This month saw 2 players being selected for player of the Month. Congratulations to Majella and Keelan. Introducing our Female player of the Month for April. This is the remarkable Majella Haverty, a household name in the racquetball circuit. With a stellar record spanning years, Majella is not only a formidable competitor but also a dedicated coach to the juniors. Hailing from Castlebar Racquetball Club, she has become synonymous with excellence in the sport. Majella’s presence in Open finals is a given, and she has garnered significant experience representing Ireland at both Junior and Senior Worlds. Adding to her accolades, she recently made history by clinching the singles title at the German Open, becoming only the second Irish woman to achieve this feat. Beyond her own achievements, Majella is known for her generosity in coaching aspiring juniors in Castlebar also. Congratulations to Majella for her well-deserved recognition as the Female Player of the Month for April. We are delighted to announce to you all….April’s Male Player of the Month, Keelan O’Gorman. Keelan embodies perseverance and exceptional achievement. His journey at the All Irelands this year showcased his determination and talent. From earning a spot on the Elite Team to competing in Germany, Keelan exemplified the essence of hard work. His dedication paid off with his first Open Singles title, making him an All Ireland Champion in a remarkable feat. Keelan’s notable achievements include competing at Junior Worlds, particularly his success in Costa Rica in 2019 where he earned a Silver Medal in the Boys Under 14 Event alongside Daniel Hanrahan. With his remarkable track record, Keelan is undoubtedly one to watch, and it’s clear his journey is far from over. Congratulations, Keelan This past weekend at the Kingscourt Open showcased Johnny O'Keeney's return to top form as he clinched both the Open Singles and Open Doubles titles. In a spectacular performance, O'Keeney secured the Open Singles title by defeating his clubmate Noel O'Callaghan in three straight games. Later, he teamed up with Damien Kavanagh to secure the gold in the Open Doubles, overcoming the duo of Gary Lynch and Ryan McCabe. In the C/D Singles, Ryan McCabe emerged victorious in a hard-fought final against Billy Nolan. However, Nolan didn't go home empty-handed as he claimed the Novice Singles Title. Thomas Carolan of Kingscourt triumphed in the Novice Plate, outshining his clubmate Stephen in the final. In the C/D Doubles category, Shane Brennan and Jack Carroll of Clogh secured the gold over the Kingscourt pair Pauric Clarke and Stephen Clarke. The winners in the overage categories were Michael Barnes (40+), Noel O'Callaghan (50+), and Frances Duffy (60+). Jay Barnes claimed the Boys Under 16 title after a closely contested match against Ryan Lawlor, while Conor O'Callaghan won the Under 16 Plate by defeating his brother Daragh O'Callaghan in the final. It was an excellent event and we would like to congratulate all of the Winners and Runner Ups on their results. Full results here. |
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