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Arklow Racquetball Club players in superb form at All-Irelands

A total of 12 talented players from Wicklow showcased their skills, aiming for glory

Arklow Racquetball Club's Antonia Neary and her playing partner Aisling Hickey of Rossmore who were crowned doubles winners in Kilkenny.

Arklow's Scott Young receiving his silver medal from the men's open doubles competition from tournament director Jimmy Gannon of Arklow Racquetball Club.

Arklow Racquetball Club's Joseph Farrell who won the novice plate title with runner-up Charlie White from Araglin.

thumbnail: Arklow Racquetball Club's Antonia Neary and her playing partner Aisling Hickey of Rossmore who were crowned doubles winners in Kilkenny.
thumbnail: Arklow's Scott Young receiving his silver medal from the men's open doubles competition from tournament director Jimmy Gannon of Arklow Racquetball Club.
thumbnail: Arklow Racquetball Club's Joseph Farrell who won the novice plate title with runner-up Charlie White from Araglin.
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Arklow Racquetball Club had a stellar weekend at the All-Ireland singles and doubles championships in Kilkenny recently.

A total of 12 talented Arklow players showcased their skills, aiming for All-Ireland glory.

They were Michael Barnes, Leon Barnes, Jay Barnes, Jimmy Gannon, Scott Young, Curtis Young, Elliot Young, Tyler Young, Joseph Farrell, Antonia Neary, Colm O’Keefe, and Damien Kavanagh.

All-Ireland men's 'D' singles finalists Colm O'Keefe and Elliot Young, both from Arklow Racquetball Club.

In the men’s open doubles, Scott Young teamed up with Ben Carey of Araglin, making it to the final and securing a well-deserved silver medal.

Michael Barnes emerged victorious in the men’s ‘C’ division, clinching gold after a thrilling final match against Jason Tenant. His impressive performance earned him a promotion to Division B!

In the ‘D’ division it was an all-Arklow affair in the final with Colm O’Keefe and Elliot Young competing for bragging rights and the gold. Colm was in top form and couldn’t be stopped, powering his way to the gold, leaving Elliot to settle with silver.

In the men’s novice plate, Joseph Farrell showed us that he has been putting in the work by winning his first All-Ireland gold medal, defeating Charlie White in the final.

Arklow Racquetball Club's Michael Barnes clinched the 'B' title in Kilkenny.

Congratulations Joseph, we hope to see many more over the next few years.

Antonia Neary and partner Aisling Hickey triumphed once again in the ladies open doubles, retaining their title for the second consecutive year.

“A huge congratulations to all our players for their outstanding performances throughout the competition! And special thanks to Jimmy Gannon, the tournament director, for orchestrating a fantastic weekend of racquetball,” said the club.