International Tournament
“Hidden gem” Nidge no longer an Irish secret weapon
August 11, 2018 | 1,396 views | Leave a commentIn one of Craig Fulton’s last games in charge of the Irish men, he witnessed fine goalkeeping displays from David Fitzgerald and Jamie Carr in a 2-1 win over Germany in the absence of David Harte.
Hockey nerd Meeke says World Cup start of something special
August 9, 2018 | 863 views | Leave a commentFor the Green Army’s most ardent and self-professed “hockey nerd”, Sunday’s final was like all of Ali Meeke’s Christmases rolled into one.
Ireland road to Tokyo benefits from eight place rise
August 7, 2018 | 1,160 views | Leave a commentThe Irish women’s hockey team have soared to eighth place in the world rankings, moving up eight places following their run to the World Cup final.
McFerran emulates O’Gorman as goalkeeper of the tournament
August 7, 2018 | 574 views | Leave a commentAyeisha McFerran landed the World Cup goalkeeper of the tournament gong following her stunning World Cup, winning almost unanimous support from the panel of coaches and media.
McCay to revisit retirement plans after silver medal
August 7, 2018 | 691 views | Leave a commentIreland’s most capped sportswoman Shirley McCay raised the possibility that she may no longer retire from international hockey following the Green Army’s run to World Cup silver.
“Hockey ár lá” as spotlight finally shines on the sport
August 7, 2018 | 652 views | Leave a commentGraham Shaw hopes the seismic publicity his Green Army troops created over the last two weeks in the Olympic Park can lay the base for “a changing moment” in hockey’s history.
Orange crush Irish dream of the mother of all shocks
August 5, 2018 | 38 views | Leave a commentA ruthless Dutch performance meant that Ireland’s groundbreaking run to the World Cup final ended with a tough 6-0 defeat to women’s hockey’s outstanding standard bearers.
Shaw finally gets his wish of a Dutch showdown
August 5, 2018 | 355 views | Leave a commentGraham Shaw says there was a calm confidence in the camp prior to the World Cup semi-final as they scarcely believable run rolled on to the final courtesy of more shoot-out madness.
Pinder propels Ireland into yet another new world with historic World Cup final spot
August 5, 2018 | 84 views | Leave a commentGillian Pinder propelled Irish team sport into a whole new dimension, a first ever World Cup final of any description for a team field sport as their sublime shoot-out team prevailed against Spain at the Olympic Stadium in London.
Irish whirlwind leaves Wilson in a blur
August 5, 2018 | 361 views | Leave a comment“It all seems like a bit of a blur.” It’s not just a product of the reems of sweat fogging up Zoe Wilson’s glasses as the whirlwind of higher and higher ecstasy engulfed her and the Irish women’s team following their World Cup semi-final win over Spain.
Ireland’s fairytale takes on Spanish side on dream run of their own in World Cup semi
August 4, 2018 | 184 views | Leave a commentThe Irish hockey bandwagon rolls on. Over two days in London, the Green Army will have two shots at a medal on the World Cup stage, starting on Saturday at 2pm at London’s Lee Valley with a Sunday game for either bronze or gold.
In their words: the Green Army on their World Cup odyssey
August 3, 2018 | 839 views | Leave a commentIn the wake of Ireland’s amazing shoot-out win over India, there was a packed mixed zone with loads of players giving their thoughts; here’s a few words and clips from Chloe Watkins, Megan Frazer, Katie Mullan, Ayeisha McFerran and Lena Tice
A Southern Fried thread on the road to a World Cup semi-final
August 3, 2018 | 1,372 views | Leave a commentSouthern Fried Hockey’s Alan Good posted a thought-provoking Twitter thread, tying up the strands that have gone into the Irish women’s team and how they have got to the point of a World Cup semi-final against Spain
McFerran’s glorious shoot-out underpins Irish iron will to defeat India
August 3, 2018 | 90 views | Leave a commentWhere will it all end? Ireland’s World Cup run just keeps on rolling as Ayeisha McFerran’s glorious tournament and some sublimely cool heads in a shoot-out saw them edge out India and take a World Cup semi-final spot.
Ireland report full bill of health for crunch India game
August 2, 2018 | 201 views | Leave a commentIrish coach Graham Shaw says his side has a full bill of health ahead of their crunch World Cup date with India this evening (6pm, live on RTE2 and BT Sport) as they look to make more history in London in their quarter-final.
Where to watch Ireland vs India HWC quarter-final
August 1, 2018 | 750 views | Leave a commentRTE 2 will broadcast the Irish women’s World Cup quarter-final match against India on Thursday afternoon while a number of public houses have also confirmed they will broadcast live.
Ireland look to next challenge after narrow England loss
July 29, 2018 | 136 views | Leave a commentThe disappointment of Ireland’s first loss of the World Cup in London is unlikely to linger too long over the Green Army camp as they quickly turn their focus to a date with either India or Italy
Anything is possible as Ireland look to keep bandwagon rolling against England
July 29, 2018 | 791 views | Leave a commentIn the annals of Irish women’s hockey, there are precious few wins over England on the ledger but such is the bouyant mood around the camp, skipper Katie Mullan says “anything is possible”.
The Green Army dream lives on as quarter-final beckons
July 26, 2018 | 719 views | Leave a commentThe incredible dream lives on. Anna O’Flanagan’s 13th minute corner deflection sent the sport into a new stratosphere as a gritty dog-fight saw Ireland grasp an incredible top spot in Pool B at the Hockey World Cup.
Ireland get further boost as England and US draw
July 25, 2018 | 310 views | Leave a commentIreland’s women could become the first side to reach the World Cup quarter-finals if they can land their second successive victory in London on Thursday afternoon when they take on India.