Interviews
McFerran looking forward to Living Like a Legend again in 2019
December 20, 2018 | 637 views | Leave a commentAyeisha McFerran will make her return to the Ireland squad for the first time since her World Cup heroics in August for next month’s trip to Chile as BBC2 set to look back on epic World Cup journey with Live Like Legends documentary on December 27
Ireland left empty after devastating World Cup exit
December 8, 2018 | 1,347 views | Leave a commentWith emotions still raw in the wake of their World Cup departure, the Irish squad attempted to put into words their feelings following their departure from the competition.
Green Machine hail defence to go into China tie in upbeat mood
December 2, 2018 | 896 views | Leave a commentIn the wake of the Irish game with Australia game, the Irish players reflected on a strong performance against the world number one side that ultimately ended in a 2-1 defeat. Here is what David Harte, Shane O’Donoghue and Matthew Nelson had to say:
Shane does not have to look far for World Cup inspiration
November 30, 2018 | 506 views | Leave a commentShane O’Donoghue says he does not have to look too far to draw inspiration as he looks forward to the Hockey World Cup in India this week, getting underway on Friday against reigning champions Australia.
Batch wary of Irish threat of “causing an upset”
November 30, 2018 | 414 views | Leave a commentAustralia coach Colin Batch says his side won’t be underestimating world number 10 Ireland in their opening game of the 2018 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar.
Harte of Mumbai getting ready for World Cup cauldron
November 30, 2018 | 431 views | Leave a commentWhile David Harte is by a distance Ireland’s most high profile men’s hockey player, there is the distinct possibility he is far more recognised in India than on home soil.
Mullan calls on Irish businesses to employ international players
November 26, 2018 | 856 views | Leave a commentIreland captain Katie Mullan has urged businesses around the country to consider employing international players to allow them to combine sport and work as they prepare for the Olympic qualifying campaign, writes John Flack.
Brown enjoying new challenge at East Grinstead
November 14, 2018 | 700 views | Leave a commentChloe Brown is thoroughly enjoying her first season in the English Premiership and, if all goes to plan, she hopes to extend her stay, having moved from Ards to East Grinstead over the summer, writes John Flack.
Bell putting in the extra hours to continue Green Machine lifestyle
November 8, 2018 | 1,079 views | Leave a commentJonny Bell says he has worked all the hours available over the last year to put him in position to continue being part of the Green Machine’s World Cup challenge.
McCay to be honoured in Omagh where it all began
November 1, 2018 | 579 views | Leave a commentUlster Hockey Talent Coach and Ireland World Cup silver medal heroine Shirley McCay will return to her roots on Saturday night when Omagh celebrate their 60th anniversary at a gala function at the Silver Birch Hotel.
Walsh has stomach for the Indian battle as Ireland take every precaution
October 28, 2018 | 1,302 views | Leave a commentDaragh Walsh says the Irish men’s team have already spent six months trying to get their stomachs ready for the World Cup in India in late November.
From Loughmore to Longwood and beyond: Edel Nyland’s well travelled life in hockey
September 20, 2018 | 1,152 views | Leave a commentEdel Nyland gives an in-depth look at her intriguing hockey career thus far from the fields of Loughmore-Castleiney to Ursulines to Longwood to a fruitful first month in the Bundesliga
Beatty reflects on whirlwind World Cup experience
September 9, 2018 | 820 views | Leave a commentEmily Beatty said “it was like she never left” when she arrived into the team hotel the evening before the World Cup final following her late call-up.
Kelleher “flourishing” model of coaching on show at Hooked
September 6, 2018 | 1,639 views | Leave a commentThe annual Hooked coaching conference comes to Kings Hospital this weekend with a series of fascinating coaches presenting with the focus on “developing young players with talent”.
Cox bidding to keep Irish hockey in the headlines
August 30, 2018 | 484 views | Leave a commentNew coach Alexander Cox says the never-say-die attitude of Irish hockey teams was the main attraction that drew him to apply for the men’s head coach job just four months out from the World Cup in India
Bucks to Brussels to push her Irish senior hopes
August 24, 2018 | 1,049 views | Leave a commentEmma Buckley is hoping a move to Belgium to play with Royal Racing Club de Bruxelles can help her push to become a central player for the Irish women’s senior team.
Time is now for ambition if hockey is to emulate cricket success story
August 14, 2018 | 822 views | Leave a commentAs Hockey Ireland enters a rare window of opportunity to grow the game, The Hook caught up with Cricket Ireland CEO Warren Deutrom to see what helped lifted his sport in the wake of 2007 World Cup success in the West Indies
“Hidden gem” Nidge no longer an Irish secret weapon
August 11, 2018 | 1,815 views | Leave a commentIn one of Craig Fulton’s last games in charge of the Irish men, he witnessed fine goalkeeping displays from David Fitzgerald and Jamie Carr in a 2-1 win over Germany in the absence of David Harte.
Daly’s dual passion driving her on for World Cup
July 19, 2018 | 850 views | Leave a commentA lifetime in the making, the multiple sporting strands of Nicci Daly’s life reach an incredible crescendo this month.
Jersey presentation marks start of special week for Irish women
July 16, 2018 | 720 views | Leave a commentNine months on from World Cup qualification, Irish coach Graham Shaw says Friday evening’s jersey presentation very much felt like “the start” of the competition proper.