International Tournament
Shoot-out queens end years of pain with ticket to Tokyo
November 4, 2019 | 50 views | Leave a commentIreland’s shoot-out queens are Tokyo-bound as Ayeisha McFerran added another glorious entry into her own sporting folklore with three incredible shoot-out saves.
Dancer admits it wasn’t pretty after first leg stalemate
November 3, 2019 | 777 views | Leave a commentSean Dancer admitted “it wasn’t pretty” as the first leg of the Irish women’s Olympic qualifiers double-header in a rain-soaked 0-0 draw at Energia Park in Donnybrook against Canada.
Green Machine rediscover mojo to build important half-time advantage
October 27, 2019 | 569 views | Leave a commentIreland’s men put themselves into a golden position to claim a second successive Olympic spot as they will carry a two-goal lead into the second leg in west Vancouver.
Tumilty’s Ireland primed for Olympic showdown in Vancouver
October 26, 2019 | 401 views | Leave a commentMark Tumilty his Ireland team are primed and fully motivated for this weekend’s Olympic qualification showdown with Canada in Vancouver. Speaking after yesterday’s captain’s run to Eoin Luc O’Ceallaigh, the Ireland boss said that his team were ‘buzzing’ to put the disappointing European campaign behind them. “We’ve come off the back of a disappointment. We’ve […]
Tumilty says Irish side getting their mojo going ahead of Olympic qualifier
October 23, 2019 | 362 views | Leave a commentSafely installed in Vancouver, new Irish coach Mark Tumilty says the Irish men’s squad are bubbling up nicely for their two-legged Olympic qualifier against Canada.
Donnybrook Stadium to be host venue for women’s Olympic qualifiers
September 11, 2019 | 302 views | Leave a commentHockey Ireland have confirmed ambitious plans to install a drop-in pitch at Donnybrook’s Energia Park for the women’s side’s Olympic qualifiers which take place on November 2nd and 3rd against Canada.
Green Machine set for tough but doable away date in West Vancouver
September 9, 2019 | 780 views | Leave a commentGiven the chance from the offers on the table, the Irish men would likely have plumped for a trip to West Vancouver to face Canada for a place at the Tokyo Olympics.
McCay and Watkins’ full focus on finally reaching Olympic promised land with Canada date set in stone
September 9, 2019 | 622 views | Leave a commentWhen the glitchy live draw stream suddenly popped up with Ireland’s women facing Canada, it elicited staccato laughter and the odd cheer and hand-clap from the fully assembled Green Army squad.
Irish sides to learn Olympic qualifier opponents on September 9th
August 29, 2019 | 949 views | Leave a commentIreland’s women and men will find out their Olympic qualifier opponent on September 9th, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has confirmed.
Bell expresses regret as Cox steps away with Olympic qualifier looming large
August 29, 2019 | 792 views | Leave a commentIreland men’s hockey captain Jonny Bell has expressed his regret at head coach Alexander Cox’s decision to quit the job after only a year in charge and with just eight weeks to go before the crucial Olympic qualifiers
Mullan’s last-gasp winner equals Irish women’s best Euro finish
August 25, 2019 | 216 views | Leave a commentKatie Mullan’s 58th minute winner secured fifth place for Ireland from the women’s EuroHockey Championships in Belgium as they beat Russia 3-2.
Green Machine relegated after 4-0 loss to Wales
August 25, 2019 | 238 views | Leave a commentIreland fell to a devastating 4-0 defeat to Wales on the final day of the men’s Belfius EuroHockey Championships, ending up eighth and dropping to the second tier for 2021.
O’Flanagan snatches vital late winner to all but assure Euro top tier status
August 23, 2019 | 617 views | Leave a commentAll-time top scorer Anna O’Flanagan added another vital goal to her memorable collection to earn Ireland a 2-1 win over Belgium that all but secures safety for the 2021 edition of the European Championships.
Slow start leaves Green Machine’s A status on the brink
August 22, 2019 | 242 views | Leave a commentIreland’s men go into Saturday’s final EuroHockey Championship tie with Wales in a perilous position with their chances of avoiding the drop largely out of their hands after a 2-1 loss to England.
Green Army tantalisingly close to first ever Euro semi
August 21, 2019 | 418 views | Leave a commentIreland’s women fell tantalisingly short of a first European Championships semi-final berth with their 1-1 draw against Germany not quite enough to see them through in Antwerp.
Ireland set for home nations dust up after loss to Germany
August 20, 2019 | 372 views | Leave a commentIreland’s men have two huge tussles ahead of them to stay in the top tier of European hockey after their 5-0 loss to Germany in Antwerp.
Cross and O’Donoghue rescue point in stunning late finale against Scotland
August 18, 2019 | 584 views | Leave a commentA huge late fightback saw Ireland salvage what could be a crucial point in their Belfius EuroHockey Championships campaign, coming back from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 with Scotland in Antwerp.
Green Army thwarted in rousing fightback against England
August 18, 2019 | 516 views | Leave a commentIreland’s women produced a rousing last quarter but could not find an equaliser from their opening Belfius EuroHockey Championships tie in Antwerp.
Reigning champs’ blistering breaks down Green Machine
August 17, 2019 | 454 views | Leave a commentIreland’s men fell to a tough opening 5-1 loss to the three in-a-row chasing Netherlands at the Belfius EuroHockey Championships in the teeming rain in Antwerp.
Blood, sweat and tears: Jackson eye still on the prize after 250 caps as sixth Euro campaigns beckon
August 15, 2019 | 962 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 […]