International Tournament
Conor Harte back for Green Machine’s World Cup bid
June 27, 2017 | 829 views | Leave a commentConor Harte has overcome a knock to take up a place in the Irish men’s squad for July’s Hockey World League Semi-final tournament in Johannesburg, the main qualifier for the 2018 World Cup.
Loughran set for world ranking tournament debut as Shaw names panel for HWL3
June 21, 2017 | 1,383 views | Leave a commentSinead Loughran is set for her world ranking tournament debut as she earned a place in Graham Shaw’s final plans for the Irish women’s tilt at 2018 World Cup qualification via the World League Semi-Final which takes place in Johannesburg next month.
Hockey Ireland misses out on new Pro Hockey League
June 11, 2017 | 1,878 views | Comments (1)Ireland’s bid to be part world hockey’s Pro League came to an end as they were left out of the International Hockey Federation’s final list, released on Sunday, for the first four seasons of the competition that launches in January 2019.
Bacchus back to hone Irish technical skills
May 18, 2017 | 1,596 views | Leave a commentColin “Bacchus” Stewart has returned to Ireland to link up with Graham Shaw’s women’s side until September as the national technical coach for an intense summer featuring a World Cup qualification bid and a return to Europe’s top tier.
Ireland’s women up to 15th in the world
April 11, 2017 | 934 views | Leave a commentThe Irish women found out their destination and group opponents for the World League semi-finals on the day it was confirmed they have moved up to 15th in the world rankings.
Second surgery set to rule Frazer out of summer series
March 20, 2017 | 1,008 views | Leave a commentIreland look certain to be without their inspirational team captain Megan Frazer for the World League 3 tournament in the summer which will determine whether they can reach the 2018 World Cup in London, writes John Flack.
Ireland add golden shoot-out win to HWL3 ticket
March 19, 2017 | 1,520 views | Leave a commentIreland added Hockey World League Round 2 gold on Sunday evening to their all-important to the next phase of the competition with a 4-2 shoot-out win over France at Stormont.
Composed Ireland see off Wales to advance World Cup hopes
March 18, 2017 | 1,099 views | Leave a commentIreland produced a composed performance to come from a goal down to beat Wales 3-1, guaranteeing they will advance not just to Sunday’s final but also to Round 3 of the World League where the World Cup 2018 tickets will be decided.
Ireland sweep into WL2 semi-final showdown with Wales
March 16, 2017 | 960 views | Leave a commentIreland’s young side produced their performance of the week to date in a pressure-filled tie against Poland, winning 5-1 to advance to the semi-final.
Nelson gives Italy a second headache in nine months with solo goal in Stormont
March 14, 2017 | 944 views | Leave a commentMatthew Nelson’s single goal in the 25th minute was enough to see Ireland top their group at Hockey World League Round 2 in Stormont, setting up a quarter-final date with Poland on Thursday evening.
Green Machine top of Pool B despite late Austrian sting in the tail
March 12, 2017 | 1,316 views | Leave a commentIreland earned a winning draw ahead of Austria to ensure they will top Pool A of the Hockey World League Round 2 after normal time had ended 1-1 against Austria.
New look Ireland run up nine against Ukraine
March 11, 2017 | 1,305 views | Leave a commentIreland claimed a 9-2 win over Ukraine in their opening Hockey World League Round 2 tie in Stormont with Jonny McKee netting twice while seven other players got on the score sheet.
Eight tournament debuts in Fulton’s Irish panel
March 6, 2017 | 1,673 views | Leave a commentEight players will make their ranking tournament debuts for Ireland next weekend as Craig Fulton confirmed the final 18 to play in World League Round 2 in Belfast.
New faces abound in Fulton’s latest panel for HWL2
February 27, 2017 | 2,211 views | Leave a commentCraig Fulton has named a glut of players who could potentially make their world ranking tournament debuts at World League Round 2 in Stormont in March as he announced a training panel of 24 that he will work with for the event.
Caruth makes late bid for HWL2 squad
February 24, 2017 | 1,175 views | Leave a commentPeter Caruth made a goalscoring comeback on Thursday night as Annadale moved to within a point of the top of the Ulster Premier League table with a 3-0 win at Mossley, writes John Flack.
Half-century milestone was not on the radar – O’Flanagan
January 23, 2017 | 1,417 views | Leave a commentIn addition to sweeping to World League Round 2 glory in Kuala Lumpur, Irish players scooped all of the individual awards with Anna O’Flanagan landing both the top scorer and player of the tournament prizes
Outstanding Ireland add gold to WL3 ticket
January 22, 2017 | 4,154 views | Leave a commentGraham Shaw described Ireland’s 3-0 win over Malaysia as “outstanding” as they beat the hosts 3-0, adding that the tournament will act as a benchmark for exciting times ahead.
Mission accomplished as two goals in two minute blitz powers Irish women to fine win
January 21, 2017 | 814 views | Leave a commentMission complete in Kuala Lumpur as Ireland’s women defeated Wales 2-0 to guarantee at least a top two finish at World League Round 2 with Yvonne O’Byrne and Anna O’Flanagan striking quick succession to underpin the win.
Ireland’s women a win away from World League Round 3
January 20, 2017 | 880 views | Leave a commentIreland are a win away from progression to World League Round 3 and a massive step closer to potential World Cup 2018 qualification.
Men’s World League Round 2 schedule released
January 19, 2017 | 1,062 views | Leave a commentThe schedule for the men’s World League 2 in Belfast, which runs from March 11 to 19, has been confirmed with Ireland facing Ukraine and Austria on the opening weekend before meeting Italy on March 14.