Grand Prix opener gets squash season underway

THE Irish squash season gets underway this weekend with the traditional season-opening tournament of the Irish Grand Prix circuit, the Munster Senior Open.

Again this year, three separate venues will cater for five men’s and two women’s competitions, with Highfield SC and Sundays Well hosting the men’s B, C, D and E grades along with the ladies B competitions, while Silversprings SC is the venue for both the men’s and ladies’ A sections.

Irish national title holder Liam Kenny returns to defend the title he won last season and will start a warm favourite. Currently ranked at 47 in the world, the 28-year-old’s main challenge should come from his fellow Irish team members Galway brothers, Niall (24) and John (26) Rooney.