International Friendlies
Carroll and Colvin combine in strong Irish win
August 3, 2016 | 812 views | Leave a commentNaomi Carroll’s 52nd minute goal saw Ireland extend their winning streak to five successive games as they beat Chile 2-1 in the semi-final of the Four Nations Invitational tournament at the Merrion Fleet Arena.
Fourth successive win as O’Flanagan hot streak continues
August 2, 2016 | 641 views | Leave a commentAnna O’Flanagan and Ireland’s hot streak continued as the striker scored the only goal of a 1-0 win over Chile, her fifth goal in three games.
O’Flanagan’s double double has Ireland in control
July 31, 2016 | 681 views | Leave a commentAnna O’Flanagan made it four goals in two games as Ireland produced a superbly aggressive second half performance, coming back from a goal deficit at half-time to beat higher ranked Belgium.
Double celebrations all round as Ireland see off Scotland
July 30, 2016 | 1,006 views | Leave a commentTwo goals apiece from captain Megan Frazer and Anna O’Flanagan meant that Ireland got their Four Nations campaign off to the perfect start at the Merrion Fleet Arena on a cloudy Saturday afternoon.
Mullan’s winner cools Chile challenge
July 27, 2016 | 828 views | Leave a commentKatie Mullan’s goal two minutes from saw Ireland’s women beat Chile 2-1 in a challenge match on a Tuesday evening when Jessica McGirr and Rebecca Barry both made their international debuts.
Barry set for Irish debut at Four Nations
July 26, 2016 | 1,228 views | Leave a commentRebecca Barry is the latest new cap in the Irish women’s senior panel to get the chance to impress Graham Shaw this summer as they prepare for a four-team tournament at the Merrion Fleet Arena this week.
Women’s Four Nations tournament set for Rathdown
July 17, 2016 | 1,235 views | Leave a commentIreland’s women will play a four-nations tournament featuring Chile, Scotland and Belgium at the Merrion Fleet Arena from July 30 to August 5.
No panic for Fulton as Ireland finish local-based Olympic preparation.
July 7, 2016 | 1,269 views | Leave a commentIreland completed the local training phase of their Olympic preparation with a 5-0 loss to the world number two side the Netherlands at the Mardyke.
Dutch masters run up 7-2 win over Ireland
July 4, 2016 | 1,364 views | Leave a commentFatigue looked to play a part as Ireland fell 7-2 to world number two side the Netherlands in their Fexco challenge match at the Mardyke, their third game in three days and sixth in eight days all told.
Harte heroics earns Ireland draw with Blacksticks
July 2, 2016 | 934 views | Leave a commentIreland scrambled to a second successive draw at the Six Nations Tournament in Valencia, clinging on at times for a 1-1 tie with world number eight side New Zealand.
Quemada’s last ditch flick usurps Irish victory in Valencia
June 30, 2016 | 875 views | Leave a commentIreland picked up their first point of the Six Nations tournament in Valencia but were ultimately frustrated as Pau Quemada’s drag-flick on the final hooter meant they had to share the spoils with Spain.
Fulton reflects on positive series despite Caribou comeback
June 14, 2016 | 1,042 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 | 1,156 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
Three from three for Ireland over Canada
June 13, 2016 | 664 views | Leave a commentThe Green Machine made it three wins from three against Canada and back-to-back series victories as they beat their Rio rivals 2-0 on Sunday afternoon.
O’Donoghue double downs Canada
June 11, 2016 | 640 views | Leave a commentIreland 2 (S O’Donoghue 2) Canada 1 (F Van Son) ***words from Kyle Good**** Two drag flicks from Shane O’Donoghue at Stormont ensured that Ireland maintained a 100% record in the four game series against Canada, coming from a goal down to earn the win. The series now moves to Dublin for the second two […]
Spain fight back to earn series draw
June 10, 2016 | 382 views | Leave a commentSpain won the final game of the Phoenix Gas series at Univeristy of Ulster in Jordanstown on Friday morning, leaving Graham Shaw’s side with a tie from the series against the Olympic bound opposition.
Ireland eventually see off Canada in tight opening series game
June 9, 2016 | 675 views | Leave a commentMen’s senior international test match Ireland 2 (M Watt, J Jackson) Canada 0 Irelantd played the first of four test matches against Canada this evening at the beautiful setting at the Playball, Stormont. Both Canada and Ireland are Rio bound and will face one another on the 11th of August in the Olympics. Ireland eventually […]
Spain bounce back with comfortable win
June 9, 2016 | 712 views | Leave a commentIreland’s run of good form came to an abrupt end as Spain were much the sharper side in game three of their series in Belfast with a confident 3-0 win at Jordanstown.
Olympic prep moves north for Canada dates
June 9, 2016 | 775 views | Leave a commentThe Olympic preparation goes north this evening with Ireland’s men facing Rio group opponents Canada at Stormont in the first of four matches in their latest series.
Frazer fires cracking winner in closing moments
June 7, 2016 | 910 views | Leave a commentMegan Frazer’s last minute goal made it two wins from two for the Irish women as they beat Spain 2-1 in Stormont.