International Tournament
Classy Dutch see off Irish U-18s
July 30, 2013 | 499 views | Leave a commentTournament favourites the Netherlands swept Ireland aside with a classy 6-0 win at Belfield this evening, making them the first confirmed EuroHockey U-18 girls youth championships semi-finalists.
Duncan double gets nervy Irish on the board
July 29, 2013 | 396 views | Leave a commentIreland’s U-18 girls showed a composed edge to eventually see off a resolute Wales to start their EuroHockey Youth Championships with a 5-0 win at Belfield.
Malone hopeful Ireland can push for podium
July 28, 2013 | 363 views | Leave a commentIrish U-18 coach Richie Malone says that while his side’s preparations have been limited in some respects, he says that his team is in great shape ahead of this week’s EuroHockey U-18 girls championships in Belfield.
Seven changes as Smith shuffles his deck for European championships
July 15, 2013 | 685 views | Comments (1)Darren Smith has made seven changes to the Irish panel for the European championships from the World League round two line-up with the backline set to undergo a major transformation.
Byrne and Wolfe added to Irish U-18 final selection
June 26, 2013 | 213 views | Leave a commentIrish U-18 boys coach Graham Shaw confirmed Neil Byrne and Simon Wolfe will complete his side’s 18-man panel for the EuroHockey Championships II in Gasawa, Poland which get underway on July 8.
Meredith: Irish “model has to change” in current economic climate
June 23, 2013 | 218 views | Comments (36)Andrew Meredith believes that an overhaul of the current Irish senior men’s training setup is needed with elite players being encouraged back to Ireland from their foreign bases if the side is to be able to thrive in the current economic environment.
Harte and passion sees Ireland summon incredible six-goal turnaround
June 22, 2013 | 242 views | Comments (3)From the ridiculous to the sublime, Ireland produced a psychologically vital comeback 6-4 win over France after a rough tournament in Rotterdam to end up matching their pre-tournament ranking.
Padros controversial effort leaves Ireland reviewing end of World Cup dream
June 21, 2013 | 258 views | Comments (5)Barring a European miracle, Ireland will miss out on the 2014 World Cup as a controversial Roger Padros goal saw Spain advance to the fifth place playoff of the World League round three in Rotterdam.
Netherlands blow away abject Irish performance
June 17, 2013 | 271 views | Comments (18)Ireland’s harrowing 5-0 defeat at the hands of Olympic silver medallists the Netherlands in Rotterdam last night has left a daunting path ahead of them if they are to reach a first World Cup since 1990.
England sweep Masters titles with Ireland claiming couple of second places
June 17, 2013 | 121 views | Leave a commentStrong performances from the England O-40s and O-45s against Ireland in the last day of the tournament was enough for them to retain the cups for the respective age categories.
Blacksticks intensity sees off inconsistent Irish
June 15, 2013 | 181 views | Leave a commentNew Zealand’s second half intensity put punished a lack-lustre Irish performance that showed the gap they still have to bridge to mix it at the top table of world hockey.
Ireland frustrated after succumbing to India draw
June 13, 2013 | 231 views | Comments (4)Ireland’s tempestuous affair with the video referral system came to pass once more as they were left frustrated in their opening World League round three tie, drawing with world number 11 side India, drawing 4-4.
World League 3: top four target for Ireland in Rotterdam to guarantee World Cup berth
June 12, 2013 | 223 views | Leave a commentIreland’s men’s hockey team begins their most important tournament since last March’s Olympic qualifier as they bid to reach the World Cup for the first time since 1990; full preview featuring review of potential opposition, interview links and World Cup qualification info
Maguire ready for “highest calibre” tournament of career
June 12, 2013 | 163 views | Comments (2)Phelie Maguire admits that thoughts did persist that he might “not realistically get another chance” of playing in a top level tournament but he is now looking to shine having enjoyed a new lease of life in green since Andrew Meredith took the coaching reins.
Magee ruled out of World League as Cargo back in
June 5, 2013 | 137 views | Leave a commentEugene Magee has been forced to withdraw from the Irish men’s team to play in the World League semi-final in Rotterdam due to cartilage damage at the front of his knee.
Masters host trio of Home Nations tournaments
June 3, 2013 | 774 views | Leave a commentFour years after Ireland first participated in the women’s masters home nations in Swansea, with one Over-40s squad of 13, they are set to host the tournament, fielding teams at O-40s, O-45s and O-50s level.
Good and Bell set for major tournament debuts as Meredith rings changes
May 31, 2013 | 193 views | Comments (1)Kyle Good and Jonathan Bell look set to play in their first major world level event as Irish senior men’s head coach Andrew Meredith named the duo in the 18-man final panel for June’s World League round three in Rotterdam.
Irish men bound for Rotterdam for WL3
April 5, 2013 | 245 views | Comments (5)The FIH have confirmed Ireland’s men will play in Rotterdam in round three of the World League in June as their bid to reach the World Cup for the first time since 1991 continues.
Pacella strike leaves World League dream in tatters
March 3, 2013 | 252 views | Comments (7)After Saturday’s heroics, Ireland were left at the opposite end of the emotional spectrum this morning in Valencia, falling by the narrowest of margins to a gleeful Italy.
O’Flynn gives Ireland hopes huge boost
March 3, 2013 | 130 views | Leave a commentAudrey O’Flynn’s penalty stroke gave Ireland’s World League Round Two hopes a huge shot in the arm as they bounced back with a well thought-out victory over tournament hosts Spain.