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Rising Star Tice in “total shock” at FIH nomination despite medals on four fronts in 2018
January 16, 2019 | 719 views | Leave a commentLena Tice says she “never even considered” she would be nominated for the FIH Rising Star despite one of the most spectacular years by anyone’s standards, winning medals in four separate jurisdictions.
No time to rest on laurels as Softco support brings Tokyo 2020 firmly into focus
December 20, 2018 | 677 views | Leave a commentAnna O’Flanagan says there is no time for the Green Army to rest on their laurels as the World Cup silver medalists gear up for a Christmas Day training session as Tokyo 2020 comes firmly into view.
McFerran looking forward to Living Like a Legend again in 2019
December 20, 2018 | 506 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
Irish senior teams to get new training base in Abbotstown
December 14, 2018 | 804 views | Leave a commentThe National Sports Campus in Abbotstown is set to become the new training centre for the Irish senior hockey teams following news a new water-based hockey pitch will be laid there.
Ireland left empty after devastating World Cup exit
December 8, 2018 | 1,198 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.
Conor Harte and Green Machine to summon fighting Irish spirit
December 7, 2018 | 339 views | Leave a commentConor Harte says today’s showdown with England is Ireland’s “World Cup final” with a draw or better required against the world number seven side.
Billy Pollock’s Letter from Bhubaneswar
December 5, 2018 | 781 views | Leave a commentA small but vocal Irish supporter’s group has made the lengthy trip to Bhubaneswar to cheer on the boys in green; chief among them – in his customised shamrock suit – is Billy Pollock who has penned this letter from the World Cup for the Hook!
Green Machine hail defence to go into China tie in upbeat mood
December 2, 2018 | 778 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 | 368 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 | 284 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 | 312 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.
Men’s World Cup – Ireland by the numbers
November 26, 2018 | 1,537 views | Leave a commentIreland’s men start their World Cup campaign on Friday at 11.30am (Irish time) on Friday against Australia; find out a bit more about the team by the numbers
Mullan calls on Irish businesses to employ international players
November 26, 2018 | 713 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 | 601 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.
EYHL – week seven highlights
November 9, 2018 | 518 views | Leave a commentCheck out the highlights from week seven of the EYHL featuring a full round of women’s matches when Loreto moved top while there were two men’s EYHL games on the agenda, too
Bell putting in the extra hours to continue Green Machine lifestyle
November 8, 2018 | 969 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 | 480 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 | 1,185 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 | 1,056 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 | 679 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.