Success for Irish Junior Handballers
The 53rd USHA Nationals took place at the Lattof YMCA in Chicago from 27-30 December 2009, and proved to be a very successful experience for the Irish junior squad under the Irish Management team of Ryan Daly (Tyrone) and Frances Ní Churraoin (Gaillimh).
A total of 8 titles were won by Irish participants:
Boys 15 & Under Singles Winner: Denis O’Neill (Cork)
Boys 17 & Under Singles Winner: Killian Carroll (Cork)
Boys 13 & Under Doubles Winners: Johnny Woods & Ryan Mullan (Tyrone)
Boys 17 & Under Doubles Winners: Killian Carroll (Cork) & Conor McElduff (Tyrone)
Girls 15 & Under Singles Winner: Ciana Ní Churraoin (Galway)
Girls 17 & Under Singles Winner: Catriona Casey (Cork)
Girls 19 & Under Singles Winner: Shauna Hilley (Wicklow)
Girls 19 & Under Doubles Winners: Shauna Hilley (Wicklow) & Catriona Casey (Cork)
Whilst in Chicago, the team had the opportunity to travel to Gaelic Park thanks to members of the North American GAA Board. A tour of the grounds and facilities was provided, and it was a very enjoyable experience. They extended this support throughout the week of the championships.
The accomplishment in Chicago builds on previous success at the World Championships last October in Portland for Irish handball and leaves handball in this country in good stead for the 2012 World Championships.
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The Irish team coach Ryan Daly works as a full time DENI Primary Schools coach for Ulster GAA.
If you have any queries regarding Handball in Ulster, you can contact Ryan on 07825 8556714
