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Jermyn’s Whatsapp wake-up call stings personal pride and sparks Olympic return
August 5, 2016 | 2,791 views | Leave a commentAfter three and a half years out of the frame, John Jermyn’s return to the Irish team makes him one of the unlikeliest of Olympians; he talks about an unflattering picture on social media sparked his fitness obsession that brought him back in the frame
By the numbers – Ireland’s Olympic return in stats
August 4, 2016 | 1,480 views | Leave a commentAhead of the Olympic Games in Rio, here are some of the key facts and figures relating to the Irish men’s team as they look to make history after 108 years away from the elite event
Olympic biographies – Eugene Magee
August 3, 2016 | 1,120 views | Leave a commentThe second man to pass the 200-cap mark, Eugene Magee has been a mainstay of the Irish midfield for over a decade since making his debut at 19 years-old.
Flying with drunken angels, riot police, dodgy curry, potent 7-Up and spotless trainers as Irish play a lament in Lahore
August 3, 2016 | 1,980 views | Leave a commentAhead of the Rio Olympics, John Flack looks back at the 1990 World Cup in Lahore, Pakistan – the last time Ireland’s men played at a major tournament.
Four Nations Feedback: Ireland’s women on opening wins
August 1, 2016 | 816 views | Leave a commentDeclan Hughes interviewed the key players from the first two days of the Four Nations Invitational tournament at the Merrion Fleet Arena; have a listen here
Conor Harte “gunning” for Olympic opening weekend
August 1, 2016 | 1,058 views | Comments (1)Conor Harte says the Olympic village is “quickly becoming our home” following the Irish team’s arrival in Rio this week off the back of a ten-day training camp in Argentina.
Tumilty and Bann ready for wonderful EHL experience
July 21, 2016 | 745 views | Leave a commentBanbridge coach Mark Tumilty says the Co Down club is buzzing following the announcement of the EHL draw and the schedule as they look forward to welcoming Round 1 from October 7-9.
Cargo travels unexpected route to Irish selection as late Ulster call proves seminal
July 19, 2016 | 2,121 views | Leave a commentFor many Olympians, they often cite long-term goal-setting as one of the central road-maps to their sporting success. Outlining plans for an international future, though, could not have been further from Chris Cargo’s plans in 2009 mere months before his debut.
Glenanne role models inspire O’Donoghue’s rise
July 17, 2016 | 1,432 views | Leave a commentGlenanne’s famous fighting spirit has transferred directly to Shane O’Donoghue in almost exclusively moulding his attitude and ability for the game, making him one of the biggest talents on the world stage.
No excuses mantra pivotal for Olympic pioneers
July 15, 2016 | 900 views | Leave a comment“No excuses” – it’s a mantra the Irish men’s team live by. It underpins their approach and preparation and has brought Olympic qualification, according to David Harte.
Beatty, Lloyd and Carey set for foreign pastures
July 12, 2016 | 1,658 views | Leave a commentEmily Beatty, Kate Lloyd and Elaine Carey are looking forward to a new challenge overseas in the upcoming season. The former duo make the switch from UCD to KHC Dragons, adding to the long connection between the Antwerp club with Irish players while Carey moves to Syracuse in the US.
Four years weight lifted as Olympic ticket becomes reality for Magee and Irish final panel
July 11, 2016 | 1,520 views | Leave a commentEugene Magee says that final selection for the Olympic Games does lift a “weight off us” as he reflects on his inclusion in the 16-player central list along with three reserves named this morning who will travel to Rio.
Cargo and Magee on Ireland’s Olympic preparations
June 18, 2016 | 886 views | Leave a commentChris Cargo and Eugene Magee were in the BBC offices this afternoon speaking on the summer club section about where Ireland’s preparations are at currently
Fulton reflects on positive series despite Caribou comeback
June 14, 2016 | 1,067 views | Leave a commentCraig Fulton confirmed he will be making a significant cut to his Irish panel, most likely from 27 players down to 20, in the coming week following Tuesday’s 2-2 draw with Canada.
Irish women making key strides for next cycle as Shaw draws on Stewart’s expertise
June 13, 2016 | 1,174 views | Leave a commentIn the absence of an Olympic ticket, “making gains” now is the key message for Irish women’s coach Graham Shaw as they use 2016 to build for a first World Cup shot since 2002 and beyond
Toole announced as new Armagh coach
June 7, 2016 | 538 views | Leave a commentArmagh have appointed Simon Toole as their new head coach, taking over from outgoing coach Niall McCool and will be immediately tasked with gaining promotion to the Ulster Premier League after their shock exit last time out.
Jermyn looking to extend out of office notice
June 2, 2016 | 1,739 views | Leave a commentComeback kid John Jermyn is hopeful he can keep his out of office notice on beyond June 16 as he continues his return to the Irish men’s senior international panel.
Kampong’s blue Harte an EHL champion
May 15, 2016 | 2,579 views | Leave a commentDavid Harte added yet another incredible achievement to his already huge list of accolades as he became the first Irish player to win the Euro Hockey League, the world’s biggest club hockey competition.
O’Donoghue breathes fire in Dragons title victory
May 13, 2016 | 1,972 views | Leave a commentShane O’Donoghue signed off his two-year stint with KHC Dragons in style with a second successive Belgian league victory, seeing off Racing Club de Bruxelles 7-6 on aggregate over their two legged final.
Bann’s EHL hopes in own hands at Euro Trophy
May 12, 2016 | 1,939 views | Leave a commentBanbridge have their own potential Euro Hockey League qualification in their own hands as they travel to Glasgow this weekend for the EuroHockey Club Champions Trophy.