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On February 27th, Westport Squash Club proudly hosted the Stephen Walsh Memorial Squash Competition. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our members and supporters, a total of €3058.86 was raised both on the night and through online donations. All proceeds will be donated to CRY Ireland.

Pictured are Stephen’s parents, Martin and Margaret, his brother Ray, and Stephen's girlfriend Leah, as they receive the cheque from Des O’Grady of Westport Squash Club.

A sincere thank you to everyone who donated, supported, and contributed to making this year’s event such a memorable success. It means so much to all the family. We’re already looking forward to next year.👊

Three of our women members, Anne Kelly, Colette Maloney and Gillian Broderick, travelled to Leinster Cricket Club Squash to compete in the Marie Bolger Memorial Cup on Saturday— a fantastic day of competitive squash and great company.

A big thank you to Leinster Squash Club for the invitation and wonderful hospitality. We hope to welcome you to Westport soon so we can return the favour! 🙌🏽🏆

*To Celebrate International Women’s Day We Take a Look at The Rise of Women’s Squash in Westport*

The growth of women’s participation at Westport Squash Club over the past 15 years has been remarkable. In 2011, the club ladder featured just one female player — Fiona Gallagher — the only woman member playing competitively at the time.

Fast forward to today and the club now has over 55 registered female members, with 25 women competing regularly on the club ladder.

A major turning point came in 2021 when, following the pandemic, dedicated coaches Gerry Galvin and Paul Bree introduced women-only introductory squash courses. Running several times each year, these sessions created a welcoming and supportive environment for women to try the sport for the first time. The initiative proved hugely successful and the courses have since evolved into mixed introductory programmes.

Regular Monday evening coaching sessions, internal blitzes and mixed club competitions have helped players develop their skills while also building a strong and supportive community.

In 2024, the Westport ladies entered a team in the Connacht Squash League for the first time. Not only was the experience hugely enjoyable, but the team went on to win the cup in Galway — a fantastic achievement.

More recently, the club hosted a Connacht women’s blitz in partnership with Connacht Squash involving six clubs and 40 players, helping to strengthen connections between squash communities across the region.

Perhaps the greatest success story is the friendships formed along the way. Squash has proven to be an ideal sport for busy lives — it’s not weather dependent, can be played at a time that suits, and a great game can be enjoyed in just 45 minutes.

From one woman on the ladder to a thriving community of players, women’s squash in Westport is a great example of what can happen when opportunity, encouragement and community come together.

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To mark Women in Sport Week, Westport Squash Club hosted a fantastic Women’s Blitz on Monday, 2nd March 🏆

With 4 teams of 6 players, an incredible 24 x 8-minute timed games ran off without a hitch, creating a brilliant atmosphere of fun, focus and fierce competition!

Congratulations to Kathy Quinn’s team who claimed 1st place on the night, with Louise Hastings’ team finishing a very close second 👏

There was great skill and determination on display throughout the evening, showcasing the strength and spirit of women’s squash in Westport.

A huge well done to Fiona Gallagher, Trish Walsh, Carmel Moran, Colette Maloney, Gillian Broderick, and the SQUASHFATHER himself Gerry Galvin for ensuring everything ran like clockwork ⏰ 🙌

Special recognition on the night went to:
✨ Best Newcomer – Emily Giardi
✨ Super Sub – Imelda Walsh
✨ Performance of the Night – Claire Hoban 👏👏👏

A brilliant celebration of women in sport and club spirit!

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Some more photos from the Stephen Walsh memorial tournament.

On the evening of February 27th, we hosted the annual Stephen Walsh Memorial Squash Competition at Westport Squash Club. Over four hours, 32 competitors took part in 48 exciting matches across four divisions.

The first result of the night came from Division 4, where Zoe O'Grady secured victory in an exciting contest against Gillian Broderick. Cathal O Ciobhan topped division 3, following a closely contested game against Steve Brickenden.

Divisions 2 and 1 began shortly after the Division 3 final. Division 2 saw Cian O Grady emerge victorious after a tense match against Patrick O Laoghaire. In Division 1, Conor Galvin triumphed over Michael Moran in a superb final that showcased outstanding squash from both players.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped ensure the event ran so smoothly, particularly with the constant 10-minute court changeovers throughout the evening. We greatly appreciate the support from all competitors, spectators, and those who donated both on the night and online. Your generosity helped make the event a great success in honour of Stephen Walsh.

We’re already looking forward to next year. More photos to follow!