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Cargo’s life-changing opportunity an inspiration for future stars as Bangor man retires
January 6, 2020 | 1,219 views | Leave a comment“Hopefully I showed there is a chance to play for Ireland and we will see people from smaller clubs and schools coming through, believing they can wear the green shirt if they work hard enough and don’t give up.” Chris Cargo on his Irish legacy
Loreto and Ballymoney win EHF Club of the Year awards
January 2, 2020 | 560 views | Leave a commentLoreto were named the European Hockey Federation Large Club of the Year for their Hockey Mums project while Ballymoney earned the Small Club of the Year prize for increasing opportunities for Under-11 and 13 boys in playing the game.
Five new clubs launched in quick succession in Munster to build on recent Irish success
November 28, 2019 | 761 views | Leave a commentMichael Houghton says he has hit upon a framework that will play a key role in building a long-lasting dividend from the Irish hockey’s recent successes.
Umpires get four-year boost from Sedgwick Ireland
November 13, 2019 | 802 views | Leave a commentSedgwick, a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions has announced a four-year sponsorship agreement with the Irish Hockey Umpires Association (IHUA).
Umpires get Specialist support of new Adidas equipment
September 20, 2019 | 615 views | Leave a commentThe Irish Hockey Umpires Association (IHUA) is delighted to announce that it has signed an exciting clothing partnership with Specialist Sports Limited, the exclusive distributor for Adidas hockey equipment in the UK and Ireland.
Raw materials there to make major Olympic push, says new boss Tumilty
September 19, 2019 | 705 views | Leave a commentNew coach Mark Tumilty says it is crucial to get the Irish men’s side back playing with a smile on their face for the helter-skelter six-week preparation phase for the Olympic qualifiers in west Vancouver against Canada.
Blood, sweat and tears: Jackson eye still on the prize after 250 caps as sixth Euro campaigns beckon
August 15, 2019 | 1,447 views | Leave a comment“I’ve just got to be grateful Bruce has such a soft forehead!” Eight years ago, as his eye slowly made its way back into place over the course of three weeks, it is unlikely John Jackson could have envisaged playing his 250th international cap in the lead-up to the 2019 EuroHockey Championships. He became just […]
Apprentice Dancer looks to get one over former master as Green Army face down England
August 15, 2019 | 997 views | Leave a commentNew Irish coach Sean Dancer says there will be a “couple of tricks up our sleeve” when the Green Army take on England and his long-time mentor on Sunday in his first world ranking game in charge.
Barbour retires after a quarter century in red
July 1, 2019 | 579 views | Leave a commentCookstown legend Andy Barbour has called time on his time with the first team after 25 seasons playing at the top level for the Coolnafranky club.
Hartes go back to where it all began as vital cogs in the Green Machine
June 14, 2019 | 949 views | Leave a commentLe 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
Evolving tactical approach to serve Green Machine well in Le Touquet
June 14, 2019 | 689 views | Leave a commentAlexander 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.
Wilson’s Olympic vision comes into focus at Banbridge
June 6, 2019 | 969 views | Leave a commentThe sight of Antrim woman Zoe Wilson wearing a broad smile and proudly peering through a pair of goggles while clutching her silver medal was among the many unforgettable images at the women’s World Cup in London last August, writes John Flack.
O’Flanagan says Grundie’s calming effect a perfect match for Green Army
May 30, 2019 | 1,208 views | Leave a commentAnna O’Flanagan says Gareth Grundie’s calm, composed demeanour will complement the Green Army’s exuberant outlook for the FIH Series Finals in Banbridge next week.
Bacchus closes current Green Army chapter of long-term Irish love affair
May 23, 2019 | 1,681 views | Leave a commentAfter four summers with the Irish women’s squad, Colin “Bacchus” Stewart has decided this “chapter was over” as he looks forward to new challenges.
Dancer enjoys “weird” induction after Shaw information-swap
May 23, 2019 | 971 views | Leave a commentSean Dancer says he had a “weird” induction to the Irish women’s hockey team as the man taking over his old job, Graham Shaw, was the man showing him the ropes.
Jacob points to “the hard bits of life” that helped find her Hidden Strength
February 4, 2019 | 1,108 views | Leave a commentLisa Jacob is embarking on a new venture to help “develop hidden strength in young people”, using her experiences form a diverse sporting career in hockey, rugby and ultra marathons
Rising Star Tice in “total shock” at FIH nomination despite medals on four fronts in 2018
January 16, 2019 | 910 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 | 861 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 | 692 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 | 956 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.