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
Chris Walker (squash player) Chris Walker (squash player) Chris Walker (born 11 June 1967 in Chelmsford) is a squash coach and former professional squash player from England. Nationality: English Resides: Long Island City, NY (since Aug 2014) He started playing squash when he was 8 years old. At 18 years old took a job as a computer programmer. After less than 6 months he decided that he had more to give to Squash and so sold his car and bought a plane ticket to be able to compete on the World Squash tour. At that time it was called the ISPA (International Squash Players