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
John White (squash player) John White (squash player) John White (born 15 June 1973 in Mount Isa, Australia) is a former World No. 1 squash player. White finished runner-up at both the World Open and the British Open in 2002. He won the PSA Masters title in 2003 (beating Thierry Lincou in the final 15–8, 17–15, 17–16). He also won the British National Championships in 2004 (beating Lee Beachill in the final 17–16, 17–14, 14–15, 15–8). White reached the World No. 1 ranking in March 2004. White is known as the hardest hitter of the ball in the sport of squash. Quite frequently, he