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Olympic qualifier target achieved but Irish reflect on low-key end to FIH Series campaign
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When the dust settles, the Irish men can reflect on a decent week’s work in Le Touquet and their demeanour will probably prove far more upbeat than their dejected exit from the Eric Choteau field

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Green Machine beat Korea for first time in ranking tie to land Olympic qualifier date
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The Green Machine recorded their first ever win over Korea in a ranking competition to guarantee their place in next October’s Olympic qualifiers with a 4-2 win in the FIH Series semi-final in Le Touquet.

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Ton-up O’Donoghue says Green Machine back sucking on diesel after Egypt derailing
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“It’s very humbling and very honoured to knock in 100 goals for my country,” Shane O’Donoghue said as he became the first Irish hockey player to hit the huge milestone.

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#FIH Series Finals O’Donoghue hits century mark as Ireland take full advantage to top FIH Series group

O’Donoghue hits century mark as Ireland take full advantage to top FIH Series group

Shane O’Donoghue’s historic hat trick helped Ireland on their way to the all-important top spot in Le Touquet, putting them within one win of a confirmed Olympic qualifier place.

#FIH Series Finals Korea crash Irish party but Green Army reflect on Olympic qualifier spot after joyous week

Korea crash Irish party but Green Army reflect on Olympic qualifier spot after joyous week

When Jina Kang clipped home the killer goal with six seconds on the clock, an eerie quiet fell over a sold out Banbridge as the game was up in pursuit of FIH Series gold, a slightly deflating end to a joyous week for the Green Army.

#FIH Series Finals Ireland succumb to Egypt in second FIH Series group game

Ireland succumb to Egypt in second FIH Series group game

Ireland’s chances of topping their men’s FIH Series Finals group took a big blow as they succumbed to world number 20 side Egypt in Le Touquet.

#FIH Series Finals Brown steps in for whirlwind return to Green Amry

Brown steps in for whirlwind return to Green Amry

Chloe Brown described her call-up to replace Megan Frazer in the Irish women’s squad for the FIH Series Finals semi-final against the Czech Republic as something of a whirlwind.

#FIH Series Finals Green Army march through to Series final and a big step forward on Road to Tokyo

Green Army march through to Series final and a big step forward on Road to Tokyo

Ireland’s women took a big leap forward on their Road to Tokyo as they dismissed the Czech Republic 4-0 at a drenched Banbridge, assuring they will be part of next October’s Olympic qualifiers.

#FIH Series Finals Magee magic fires Green Machine to opening victory

Magee magic fires Green Machine to opening victory

Eugene Magee’s double set Ireland on course for a winning start to their FIH Series Finals campaign in Le Touquet, seeing off Scotland 4-2.

#FIH Series Finals Hartes go back to where it all began as vital cogs in the Green Machine

Hartes go back to where it all began as vital cogs in the Green Machine

Le Touquet will always hold a special place for the Harte household as the French coastal venue brought international debuts for David, Conor and Emer all on the same weekend; the twins are back this week looking to make their mark again

#FIH Series Finals Green Army one win from a guaranteed Olympic qualifier place

Green Army one win from a guaranteed Olympic qualifier place

Interim coach Gareth Grundie says last Sunday’s 8-1 mauling of the Czech Republic will have “no bearing” on his Ireland side’s outloook as they face a rematch in Saturday’s FIH Series’ semi-final at Banbridge.

#FIH Series Finals Evolving tactical approach to serve Green Machine well in Le Touquet

Evolving tactical approach to serve Green Machine well in Le Touquet

Alexander Cox is hoping the evolving tactical approach he is looking to implement with the Irish senior men will serve the side well at the FIH Series Finals in Le Touquet.

#FIH Series Finals Madeley raring to go for first world ranking tournament

Madeley raring to go for first world ranking tournament

Luke Madeley is raring to go to finally making his world ranking tournament debut at the FIH Series Finals this weekend in Le Touquet.

#FIH Series Finals Ireland ease through to move within one win of Olympic showdown ticket

Ireland ease through to move within one win of Olympic showdown ticket

The Green Army marched into the semi-final of the FIH Series Finals with the minimum of fuss as their 11-0 win over Singapore at Banbridge puts them one win away from a guaranteed direct Olympic qualifier tie.

#Euro Trophy Glens and Brennan sign off with great flourish in Wettingen

Glens and Brennan sign off with great flourish in Wettingen

Joe Brennan signed off on his playing career with a rare goal as he slammed home a penalty corner rebound for Glenanne to start a remarkable run of six late goals to earn a 9-3 win over Bohemians Prague on Monday morning.

#FIH Series Finals O’Flanagan’s quartet crowns complete performance from Ireland over Czechs

O’Flanagan’s quartet crowns complete performance from Ireland over Czechs

Anna O’Flanagan’s quartet of goals saw Ireland move to the brink of an FIH Series Finals semi-final spot as the put in a breathtaking 8-1 win over the Czech Republic on day two at Banbridge.

#Euro Trophy Glens set for seventh place playoff after Casa Pia loss

Glens set for seventh place playoff after Casa Pia loss

Glenanne will play for seventh place early on Monday morning after they fell to Portuguese champions Casa Pia Atletico Clube on day three of the men’s EuroHockey Trophy in Wettingen.

#Euro Trophy Glenanne fall to EuroHockey Trophy defeat to hosts

Glenanne fall to EuroHockey Trophy defeat to hosts

Glenanne’s chances of reaching the EuroHockey Club Trophy final came to an end at the hands of hosts Rotweiss Wettingen in Switzerland.

#FIH Series Finals Barr and Mullan set Ireland on course for opening win over Malaysia

Barr and Mullan set Ireland on course for opening win over Malaysia

Bethany Barr and Katie Mullan strikes were enough to get Ireland up and running at the FIH Series Finals in Banbridge as they got the better of Malaysia.

#FIH Series Finals Grundie anticipating tough battle from rising Malaysians

Grundie anticipating tough battle from rising Malaysians

Gareth Grundie is anticipating a tough battle from Malaysia despite Ireland holding a 100% record over the Asian sides in competitive fixtures.

#Euro Trophy Brownlow earns hair-rising draw for Glens on opening day

Brownlow earns hair-rising draw for Glens on opening day

Stephen Brownlow’s 53rd minute penalty stroke salvaged a dramatic 4-4 for Glenanne against Belarus’s SC Stroitel Brest in their opening EuroHockey Club Trophy tie after a topsy-turvy battle in Wettingen.

#FIH Series Finals Brilliant year in Bruxelles brings Buckley to Banbridge

Brilliant year in Bruxelles brings Buckley to Banbridge

“The target at the start was to stay in the season but we realised quickly that wasn’t set high enough!” Emma Buckley on her first season in Belgium and earning a world ranking tournament debut place at the FIH Series Finals

#FIH Series Finals Magee hat trick sees Green Machine preparations sign off in style

Magee hat trick sees Green Machine preparations sign off in style

A hat-trick from Eugene Magee saw Ireland beat France in the second of this two-match series at Lisnagarvey Hockey Club, signing off their FIH Series Final preparations in good style.

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