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
George Parker (squash player) George Parker (squash player) George Parker (born 25 April 1996, in Leicester), is a professional squash player who represents England. He reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 38 in December 2018. George made his professional debut in 2012 whilst finishing his accomplished junior career that culminated in him winning the prestigious U19 European Championships in 2015. George made an immediate impact on the professional tour winning the Barcelona Open just six months later, this triumph saw George break into the world’s top 100 for the first time. But George’s route to the top wasn’t to be all plain