Arklow Racquetball Success At Overage All-Ireland Championships

Arklow Racquetball Club delivered an outstanding performance at the Overage All-Ireland Racquetball Championships in Kilkenny, securing multiple titles across various categories. The club’s players continued their impressive list of performances over the years with a strong collection of medals.

Toni Neary proved unstoppable in the Women’s 30+ category, claiming gold in both the singles and doubles competitions. Partnering with Bernie O’Callaghan, Neary secured a clean sweep, reinforcing her position as one of the top competitors in her division.

Veteran player Jimmy Gannon put on a stellar display, earning gold in the Men’s 50+ Doubles alongside partner Joe Farrell. Gannon followed up with another gold in the Men’s 60+ Singles, edging out Billy Walsh in a tightly contested final.

Joe Farrell and Jimmy Gannon took home Gold in the Men’s 50+ Doubles. Michael Barnes Jnr claimed Silver in the Men’s 40+ Singles after an intense tiebreaker against Leigh O’Brien. Finally, Curtis Young won Gold in the Men’s 30+ B category, following a hard-fought and well-deserved victory.

A club representative expressed their pride in the team, stating:

“It was a fantastic weekend for Arklow Racquetball. Every player gave their all, and we are thrilled with the results. The dedication and passion of our athletes continue to shine through, and we look forward to more success in the future.”

The 42nd Irish & 39th Arklow Open is happening from May 2nd to May 5th, which will bring a weekend of top-level racquetball action to the town.