Squash in Ireland Squash in Ireland Irish Squash includes notable players such as Jonah Barrington, Derek Ryan, Madeline Perry, Liam Kenny Aisling Blake and John Rooney. Jonah Barrington was honoured with a lifetime achievement award in 2006 at the World Squash Awards. Irish Squash is currently experiencing a resurgence in popularity following a dip in its profile during the 1990s. Belfast hosted the Women's International Squash Players Association World Championship in November 2006 with the final being played at the Ulster Hall. Irish Squash, the national governing body for squash in Ireland, celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2010. There are many growth areas
Squash in England England has produced several world number ones: As of April 2018, the highest ranked English squash players were: England has national men's and women's teams, that represent the country in international competitions. England players compete in the squash events of the Commonwealth Games, which are held every 4 years. Most recently, in the 2018 games, English players James Willstrop and Sarah-Jane Perry won gold in the men's singles event and silver in the women's singles event respectively. Squash in England is governed by England Squash. At amateur level, each county in England has its own league with multiple divisions, where