International Tournament
Irish women’s wait for Olympic debut pushed back to 2021
March 24, 2020 | 3,588 views | Leave a commentThe Irish women’s wait to play in the Olympic Games for the first time has been put on hold for a year following the decision by the IOC and Tokyo to postpone the event until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Green Army preparing as best they can in a world of social distancing
March 19, 2020 | 3,807 views | Leave a commentIt is a good thing one of Sean Dancer’s mantras to the Irish women’s squad is “those that can adapt are the one who will succeed” as the Green Army attempt to keep up their training in a world of social distancing. It means the panel have been innovating, making the best of the implements […]
Ireland’s glistening silver lining and promotion in Bratislava
January 26, 2020 | 1,040 views | Leave a commentIreland’s women earned European indoor promotion at the first attempt after they romped over the line in Bratislava, earning them a silver medal from the third tier of continental competition with two big wins on Sunday..
Ireland on brink of second place and promotion in Slovakia
January 25, 2020 | 514 views | Leave a commentIreland’s indoor women put themselves in a super position to land one of the two promotion spots on offer in Slovakia as they beat the hosts in a thriller before seeing off Denmark.
Ireland face big Slovakia battle after opening day win and loss
January 24, 2020 | 588 views | Leave a commentIreland ended day one of the women’s EuroHockey Indoor Championships III in Slovakia in contention for a potential promotion place following a 5-0 win over Portugal and a 5-1 loss to Spain.
Bronze medal match awaits Ireland after loss and a win
January 18, 2020 | 447 views | Leave a commentThe Irish men’s indoor side finished the day with a bronze medal match assured, copper-fastened by a 4-0 win over Slovenia in their final group game of the EuroHockey Indoor Championship III in Santander.
Indoor men take the lessons from first international for 33 years
January 17, 2020 | 897 views | Leave a comment“A good day, a challenging day and a really educational day, an amazing experience,” John Jackson reflected after a draw and a loss marked Ireland’s return to indoor international action after 33 years.
Jackson raring to go for Irish indoor return in Santander
January 16, 2020 | 355 views | Leave a commentAfter 33 years wait, the Irish men’s indoor side finally return to action on Friday with a double-header against Wales (11am) and Scotland (5pm) in Santander in the EuroHockey Championships III.
Meeke, Patton and Humphreys set for indoor debuts at Euros
January 10, 2020 | 515 views | Leave a commentAli Meeke, Sarah Patton and Hannah Humphreys will all make their indoor international debut at the EuroHockey Championships III in a fortnight’s time following Dave Passmore’s final selection for the event in Bratislava.
Mullan’s Green Army to make their mark on Olympic group in Tokyo
November 29, 2019 | 512 views | Leave a commentIrish skipper Katie Mullan says there are “definitely points to be had” from their Olympic group after they were confirmed last Saturday to play against the Netherlands, Germany, Great Britain, India and South Africa by the FIH.
Shoot-out queens end years of pain with ticket to Tokyo
November 4, 2019 | 188 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 | 925 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 | 728 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 | 586 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 | 512 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 | 457 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 | 920 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 | 769 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 | 1,094 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 | 923 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