Meet two members of the Irish Team – You could help them to get to Cairo.…

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Danny Lynch

Danny Lynch from Galway Lawn Tennis Club is heading to his third World Squash Junior Championships, having featured in Nancy in 2022 and Houston last year.

The reigning Ireland BU19 champion will begin his tournament in Cairo in the individual section against Brazilian Bernardo Jorge Guimaraes in round two, with the winner playing Pakistan’s Anas Ali Shah (17/32 seed) or Canadian Luke Yang in round three.

Lynch is also part of the four-strong Ireland selection for the men’s team competition, along with Conal Jackson, Christian Dromgoole and Aaron Knox.

First Squash Memory:
Probably my dad bringing me down to play when I was nine years old.

Racket Type:
Harrow.

Best Career Moment:
Probably playing for Ireland for the first time in the U13s in the Five Nations.

Pre-Match Meal:
Probably chicken and pasta, rice and chicken, something simple like that.

Early Or Late Game:
I prefer late games.

Favourite Shot:
Probably the backhand drop.

Biggest Influence:
Probably my coach. I also look up to maybe Nick Matthew a lot as well.

What Does Playing For Ireland Mean:
I’m very proud to represent my country and very excited. I just hope I do my best.

Ella Walsh

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Second in the 2025 Nationals, Ella Walsh of Sutton Lawn Tennis Club is one of four entries from Ireland in the 100-player start list for the women’s event at the World Squash Junior Championships.

She will start in Cairo against Leelou Laporte of France, with the prize of a match against Charlotte Sze of the USA (17/32 seed) awaiting.

Walsh will also represent Ireland in the team event in Egypt, linking up with Riley Slade, Zoe Yeomans and the America-based Ella Erickson.

First Squash Memory:
Probably starting with my little sister.

Racket Type:
The Tecnifibre.

Best Career Moment:
Probably getting to the semi-final of the Danish.

Pre-Match Meal:
Weetabix with honey.

Early Or Late Game:
Early

Favourite Shot:
Backhand kill.

Biggest Influence:
Probably Nour El Sherbini.

What Does Representing Ireland Mean:
Just very proud to represent my country.