International Tournament
German defeat but positives a plenty for Ireland’s do-or-die Pan-Am showdowns
August 9, 2016 | 562 views | Leave a commentThe goals were unforgettable, the performance tactically astute and the reigning champions Germany were posed a large number of awkward questions. The rub is that the Germans proficiency from corners, propelled by Moritz Fuerste, broke through the defences of David Harte and his defence, condemning Ireland to a third successive defeat in Deodoro, the tie ending 3-2.
Tough scoreline to take for Gormley and Fulton
August 8, 2016 | 1,093 views | Leave a commentCheck out all the reaction from Ronan Gormley, Craig Fulton, Mirco Pruyser and Rob van der Horst from Ireland’s game with the Netherlands in game two of their Olympic journey
Ruthless Dutch run up 5-0 win over Ireland
August 8, 2016 | 450 views | Leave a commentFor a second day running, Ireland were left frustrated as strong elements of their performance in Rio de Janeiro showed little reward as they fell to a somewhat exaggerated final scoreline against the world number two Dutch side.
“We beat ourselves” – reaction to Ireland 2 India 3
August 6, 2016 | 1,271 views | Leave a commentDavid Harte said “we beat ourselves” as Ireland’s players felt frustration in the wake of their 3-2 loss to India on the opening day of the men’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
India “accuracy” undoes Ireland 3-2 in penalty corner shoot-out
August 6, 2016 | 829 views | Leave a commentIndia’s greater set piece accuracy gave Ireland a harsh lesson in their first Olympic hockey match for 108 years as three penalty corner goals to two told the tale in Deodoro this morning in intense heat.
Ireland settled and ready for Olympic Games
August 6, 2016 | 557 views | Leave a commentOn the eve of Ireland’s first Olympic Games since 1908, Craig Fulton says final preparations have put the green machine in a good place for the challenge of India on Saturday morning.
Olympic biographies – Timmy Cockram (reserve)
August 3, 2016 | 551 views | Leave a commentThe second longest serving member of the panel, Timmy Cockram made his debut in June 2004 at the Celtic Cup aged 20 and has gone on to be one of Ireland’s most fearsome attackers from open play, scoring 55 international goals.
Olympic biographies – David Fitzgerald (reserve)
August 3, 2016 | 678 views | Leave a commentThe ying to David Harte’s yang, David Fitzgerald has been the long-time back-up goalkeeper to the world’s number one, always on hand to step in when required between the posts.
Olympic biographies – Michael Robson (reserve)
August 3, 2016 | 615 views | Leave a commentA bolter in Craig Fulton’s first international tournament squad, Michael Robson was called into the 2014 Champions Challenge squad just a couple of weeks after the South African took over the head coach’s role.
Olympic biographies – Kyle Good
August 3, 2016 | 758 views | Leave a commentPowerful and pacy, Kyle Good brings a wealth of different elements to the table in addition to his regular field play to help Ireland’s cause.
Olympic biographies – Kirk Shimmins
August 3, 2016 | 791 views | Leave a commentA feverish bundle of energy in midfield, Kirk Shimmins burst onto the international scene in 2013 when still a teenager with a call-up to the European Championships squad despite just having three caps to his name.
Olympic biographies – Jonathan Bell
August 3, 2016 | 595 views | Leave a commentThe Lisnagarvey stalwart has been one of the stand-out defenders for the last four years with the Irish team since making his debut in his mid-20s.
Olympic biographies – Shane O’Donoghue
August 3, 2016 | 870 views | Leave a commentNominated for the FIH Emerging Star of the Year, Shane O’Donoghue is one of the hottest properties on the world stage at the moment and the midfield lynch-pin around which much of the Irish game ticks.
Olympic biographies – Peter Caruth
August 3, 2016 | 618 views | Leave a commentOne of the jokers in the team, Peter Caruth’s “ostrich” celebrations were one of the abiding images of the World League Round 3 success in Antwerp. It came in the wake of an absolute bullet of a goal in the 4-1 win over Malaysia that secured Olympic qualification.
Olympic biographies – Alan Sothern
August 3, 2016 | 670 views | Leave a commentOne of the most prolific goalscorers of all-time on the Irish club scene, Alan Sothern fired home five times in the World League Round 3 in Antwerp, goals that ultimately qualified Ireland for the Olympic Games.
Olympic biographies – Chris Cargo
August 3, 2016 | 506 views | Leave a commentThe versatile Chris Cargo can be used to great effect in both midfield and attack and has been a key part of the Irish panel since 2010
Olympic biographies – Paul Gleghorne
August 3, 2016 | 497 views | Leave a commentA teak-tough defender, usually in the central role alongside fellow twin tower Conor Harte, Paul Gleghorne is one of the best tacklers in the world game with an uncanny knack for nicking possession.
Olympic biographies – Mitch Darling
August 3, 2016 | 752 views | Leave a commentMitch Darling is a diminutive forward who has been a central part of the Irish panel since 2009, playing in each of the major tournaments since then. Sprightly in front of goal, he is also famed for his work in transition at the head of the team’s press, organising from the front.
Olympic biographies – John Jermyn
August 3, 2016 | 952 views | Leave a commentThe comeback kid of the Irish selection, John Jermyn had not been part of the national squad since December 2012 before making his return to the selection in May this year.
Olympic biographies – David Harte
August 3, 2016 | 583 views | Leave a commentIreland’s captain and goalkeeper David Harte is the side’s star man, winning the 2015 FIH World Goalkeeper of the Year following an amazing year in which he won goalkeeper of the tournament at both the World League Round 3 and the European Championships.