International Tournament
Opponents for Hockey Series Finals confirmed for Irish men and women
January 22, 2019 | 138 views | Leave a commentIreland’s Olympic qualifying path became slightly clearer with confirmation of the final sides to play in June’s Hockey Series Finals.
Ireland left empty after devastating World Cup exit
December 8, 2018 | 1,033 views | Leave a commentWith emotions still raw in the wake of their World Cup departure, the Irish squad attempted to put into words their feelings following their departure from the competition.
Irish knock-out hopes brought to crushing end by England
December 7, 2018 | 251 views | Leave a commentIreland’s World Cup crossover hopes came to a crushing end at the hands of England, leaving them bottom of Pool B in Bhubaneswar.
Conor Harte and Green Machine to summon fighting Irish spirit
December 7, 2018 | 127 views | Leave a commentConor Harte says today’s showdown with England is Ireland’s “World Cup final” with a draw or better required against the world number seven side.
Cargo hails amazing World Cup atmosphere as Bhubaneswar goes hockey crazy
December 5, 2018 | 304 views | Leave a commentChris Cargo has hailed the “amazing” World Cup atmosphere as Bhubaneswar and the Indian crowds have gone wild for the event, turning the city into a mecca for hockey.
Ireland frustrated by China to set up England showdown on Friday
December 4, 2018 | 475 views | Leave a commentIreland were left to reflect on a frustrating evening in Bhubaneswar as China’s compact gameplan saw them cling on for a draw, leaving the Green Machine to go down to the wire on Friday against England.
Cox wary of China threat as Ireland look to avoid ambush
December 4, 2018 | 178 views | Leave a commentHaving seen their plans of an ambush against world number one side Australia fall just short, Ireland’s men now assume the opposite role as they look avoid the trap laid by China today in their second World Cup group game (1.30pm, BT Sport).
O’Donoghue equals record but Australia edge home
November 30, 2018 | 423 views | Leave a commentShane O’Donoghue’s record equaling 93rd international goal was not quite enough as Ireland made life incredibly awkward for the world number one side but ultimately fell to a 2-1 defeat.
Batch wary of Irish threat of “causing an upset”
November 30, 2018 | 131 views | Leave a commentAustralia coach Colin Batch says his side won’t be underestimating world number 10 Ireland in their opening game of the 2018 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar.
Harte of Mumbai getting ready for World Cup cauldron
November 30, 2018 | 144 views | Leave a commentWhile David Harte is by a distance Ireland’s most high profile men’s hockey player, there is the distinct possibility he is far more recognised in India than on home soil.
Bell putting in the extra hours to continue Green Machine lifestyle
November 8, 2018 | 819 views | Leave a commentJonny Bell says he has worked all the hours available over the last year to put him in position to continue being part of the Green Machine’s World Cup challenge.
Walsh has stomach for the Indian battle as Ireland take every precaution
October 28, 2018 | 926 views | Leave a commentDaragh Walsh says the Irish men’s team have already spent six months trying to get their stomachs ready for the World Cup in India in late November.
Madeley the new face in Irish men’s World Cup panel
October 23, 2018 | 1,145 views | Leave a commentLuke Madeley is the bolter in the Irish men’s squad named for World Cup which gets underway in late November in India after his confirmation in the 20-player panel named by new coach Alexander Cox.
Ireland set to host key phase of Olympic qualifying process
October 23, 2018 | 469 views | Leave a commentThe Irish women’s team’s Olympic Games hopes received a huge boost as they were confirmed as one of the host nations for the next phase of qualifiers for Tokyo.
“Hidden gem” Nidge no longer an Irish secret weapon
August 11, 2018 | 1,449 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 | 894 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 | 1,184 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 | 616 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 | 728 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 | 679 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.