International Friendlies
Sublime Rebecchi upends game Irish effort
August 12, 2011 | 318 views | Comments (2)Carla Rebecchi provided the star turn for world number ones Argentina as they showed a clean pair of heels to Ireland this evening, inspiring a comfortable victory at Belfield in the first of their two-game series.
Selection issues abound after Argentine loss
August 7, 2011 | 247 views | Leave a commentHow the weekend’s results and performances affect Paul Revington’s final selection for the European Championships was the main question at the end of today’s second tie between Argentina and Ireland, the visitors winning 4-1
Improved Irish fall to third Spanish loss
August 7, 2011 | 364 views | Leave a commentWith the shackles released, Ireland produced their best hockey in the second half of their three game series with Spain at Belfield but a counter-attack penalty stroke denied the side the chance of breaking the Spaniard’s winning run.
Vila triple enough to beat lack lustre Irish
August 6, 2011 | 251 views | Leave a commentA malfunctioning green machine almost salvaged a late result but it would scarcely paper over the cracks of an error-laden performance against an Argentina side who looked keen for retribution following an INSEP pasting last week.
Spanish corner strike deja-vu for Ireland
August 5, 2011 | 541 views | Leave a commentIreland fell to a solo penalty corner strike for a second successive 1-0 loss to Spain as Lola Riera’s 45th minute drag-flick did the damage in Belfield.
Ybarra corner strike enough for Spain
August 4, 2011 | 309 views | Leave a commentIreland fell to a 1-0 defeat in the first of their three-match series against Spain at Belfield as Rocio Ybarra’s 17th minute goal did the damage.
Nine wins from ten for Irish underage sides
July 8, 2011 | 218 views | Leave a commentIreland’s young stars enjoyed a fine week as the U-18 girls and both U-16 groups had successful international series against Celtic rivals.
Ton-up Maguire celebrates in style; five star U-18s outdo France
July 1, 2011 | 361 views | Leave a commentTwo more Irish wins today as Phelie Maguire celebrated his 100th cap with a top-corner strike as Ireland claimed a free and easy 6-3 win over Egypt at Belfield, claiming their three game series 2-1; the U-18 girls won 5-1 against France
Egypt level three game series with rotating Irish
June 30, 2011 | 301 views | Leave a commentThe Irish men’s rotation passed 40 players for the summer as Monkstown’s Stephen Cole along with Banbridge duo Stephen Dowds and Phil Brown became the latest players to make their international debuts against Egypt
Revington assesses options after double win
June 29, 2011 | 213 views | Leave a commentIreland’s men notched a pair of victories earlier this week as Paul Revington looks to finalise his panel for the upcoming Champions Challenge which gets underway next Saturday in Lille
Blakeney fires magnificent Celtic seven
June 18, 2011 | 242 views | Leave a commentPeter Blakeney’s four star performance helped Ireland roll over an under-strength France in some style in Cardiff with plenty to spare, moving them close to retaining the Celtic Cup; Ireland also faced Pakistan in a close tie
Darling and Jermyn doubles fire fluid Irish
June 12, 2011 | 280 views | Comments (3)Fluidity was finally forthcoming for Paul Revington’s Ireland as they produced their best performance of the three-match series with Wales, running up a 4-1 win with John Jermyn and Mitch Darling scoring doubles
Jermyn and Darling salvage Wales draw
June 12, 2011 | 219 views | Comments (1)Paul Revington introduced an increase of 849 Irish caps – across 11 changes – to his Irish team for the second of his side’s three-game series with Wales but was forced to settle for a 2-2 tie at Belfield on Saturday
First half Irish blitz downs Wales
June 9, 2011 | 335 views | Comments (3)A patchy Irish performance from an inexperienced side yielded a 3-2 win at Belfield last night as first half goals from Andy McConnell, Peter Blakeney and Peter Caruth made the difference.
Welsh visit for three game series
June 8, 2011 | 226 views | Comments (2)Ireland’s men begin their summer campaign on Thursday evening with the first of a three-game series against Wales in the National Hockey Stadium in Belfield; they will do so without Alan Sothern, Ronan Gormley and Chris Cargo
McDonnell hat-trick smashes Scots
June 6, 2011 | 335 views | Leave a commentJean McDonnell’s first international hat-trick earned a modicum of revenge for Ireland as they ended a three-game losing streak against Scotland, winning 6-0 in Largs, against an experimental opposition line-up
Men and women to face world champs
June 1, 2011 | 219 views | Leave a commentThe IHA today confirmed Ireland’s men will play in a Five Nations tournament featuring world number ones Australia as well as Korea (currently sixth in the world) as part of their European championships build-up.
McCay celebrates 100th cap with French win
April 25, 2011 | 320 views | Leave a commentIreland completed their three game series with France with a third successive 2-0 win on the day when Shirley McCay joined the 100 cap club.
Buzzing Railway ready for European dream
April 21, 2011 | 463 views | Comments (2)Railway Union coach Mick McKinnon says he has never seen Park Avenue “more buzzing” as the club welcomes EuroHockey Club Champion’s Trophy this weekend for their maiden run at a continental outdoor competition.
Second blank for Ireland and Canada
April 21, 2011 | 219 views | Comments (1)Ireland drew 0-0 with Canada for the second day in succession at Stormont as visiting goalkeeper Anthoni Kindler hit form to leave the Irish winless from their three-game series.