Young athletes from Galway are doing the country proud with a strong presence at the 5 Nations Squash tournament in Edinburgh this weekend.
The Irish Junior Squash teams have been selected after a highly competitive year of tournaments in every province.
After a showing of commitment throughout the season, many Galway players have risen to the top in order to represent Ireland.
The entire boys U13 Irish team is made up of four players from Galway Lawn Tennis Club (GLTC) Eoin Mullery, Ben Lynch, David Connell and Jack Clery.
Ben’s twin sister Lucy Lynch is also representing Ireland girls U13 along with Laya Sabry (Sutton LTC) and Rebecca Day (Waterford).
These players are a credit to their super squash coach Dave Noone in GLTC who has harnessed their ability and competitive spirit and they are proud and excited to represent their club and country.
“I’m delighted for this group of talented athletes, they’ve worked hard over the years and playing for Ireland is as high an award you ask for.”
“Hopefully it’s just the start of great things to come,” David Noone said.
The 5 Nations Squash Tournament is an annual round robin style competition between Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales and France.
This young players tournament has athletes compete in the under 13s and under 15s categories.
The 2023 5 Nations will take place at Edinburgh Sports Club this weekend from Friday to Sunday, April 21 – 23.
