International
Cox a major coup for Irish senior men’s team
July 24, 2018 | 1,079 views | Leave a commentIrish hockey have secured a major coup with the announcement of Alexander Cox as the new senior men’s coach for the upcoming World Cup campaign and the hope he can be pinned down on a longer-term basis. The vacancy came up following Craig Fulton’s shock decision to depart the role he had made his own […]
Five-star Irish U-18s keep alive survival hopes at Euros
July 21, 2018 | 925 views | Leave a commentIreland’s Under-18 boys gave themselves a chance at avoiding relegation from the European top tier as they beat Poland 5-0 in Santander.
Daly’s dual passion driving her on for World Cup
July 19, 2018 | 896 views | Leave a commentA lifetime in the making, the multiple sporting strands of Nicci Daly’s life reach an incredible crescendo this month.
Under-23s caught late to tie with GB; U-18s frustrated; Chambers keeps on firing
July 18, 2018 | 991 views | Leave a commentThe Irish underage international sides had another tough day at their respective tournaments with two draws gleaned from the six games played across the continent.
Under-23 women and U-16 boys pick off strong wins
July 17, 2018 | 679 views | Leave a commentIreland’s Under-23 women and Under-16 boys both enjoyed strong wins on Tuesday afternoon as they got the best of Canada and England, respectively, in their Six Nations tournaments.
Pratt and Burns combo crowns great win over Belarus
July 16, 2018 | 905 views | Leave a commentYasmin Pratt’s glorious combination with Alex Burns saw Ireland’s Under-18 girls crown an excellent 3-1 victory over Belarus to get off the mark and raise hopes of a semi-final spot at the Euros in Santander.
Jersey presentation marks start of special week for Irish women
July 16, 2018 | 756 views | Leave a commentNine months on from World Cup qualification, Irish coach Graham Shaw says Friday evening’s jersey presentation very much felt like “the start” of the competition proper.
Tough opening weekend for junior age group teams
July 15, 2018 | 1,143 views | Leave a commentThe Irish underage sides endured a tough weekend on the results front with eight losses from eight outings against strong opposition at tournaments in Antwerp, Santander and Cork.
Irish leg of World Cup prep ends with Italy draw
July 15, 2018 | 565 views | Leave a commentIreland’s women completed their home World Cup preparations with a feisty and open 2-2 draw against an aggressive and loud Italian side at Pembroke.
Junior Age Groups begin series of 30 fixtures this week
July 14, 2018 | 728 views | Leave a commentThe Irish underage teams begin a series of over 30 games this week with the Under-23s in Belgium, the Under-18s at the European Championships in Santander and the Under-16s hosting a Six Nations in Cork.
Ireland fall to surprise US loss as Bessell outlines coaching situation
July 14, 2018 | 1,015 views | Leave a commentIreland’s men fell to something of a shock loss to USA at Belfield as two goals in the closing eight minutes saw them succumb to the visitors.
Ireland take Route 66 to cruise past USA
July 12, 2018 | 899 views | Leave a commentIreland eased to a facile 5-1 win over USA at Belfield with John Bessell taking the coaching role for the night with two goals in the first 66 seconds setting up the success.
Beatty cracker gives Ireland 1-0 win over Chile
July 12, 2018 | 696 views | Leave a commentMegan Frazer made her first appearance for Ireland in over two years as they continued their World Cup warm-up with a 1-0 win over Chile at Belfield
Belfield to host Thursday night international double-header
July 10, 2018 | 1,029 views | Leave a commentBelfield will host its first international hockey matches since October 2015 on Thursday evening as a late stand-in venue with the Irish women and men lining out in a double-header.
U-18 and 16 girls warm up for Euro battles with five wins from six over Scotland
July 8, 2018 | 1,200 views | Leave a commentIreland’s Under-16s and 18s won five out of six games with Scotland over the weekend at Jordanstown, warming up for their big summer tournaments in great style.
Matthews’ last minute corner nicks victory over Japan
July 8, 2018 | 468 views | Leave a commentAnna O’Flanagan’s last minute goal saw Ireland’s women complete the Cork leg of their World Cup preparation with an upbeat 2-1 win over Japan at the Mardyke.
Japan overturn Torrans’ calmly taken strike
July 6, 2018 | 580 views | Leave a commentFor a second successive game, the 53rd minute was cursed for Ireland as Japan came from a goal down to win 2-1 at the Mardyke in their World Cup build-up series.
Improving Irish U-16 boys set for Six Nations
July 6, 2018 | 948 views | Leave a commentIreland’s Under-16 boys warmed up for their Six Nations Tournament with an ever-improving series of results in Edinburgh last weekend ahead of their big summer action.
Japan strike twice in 53rd minute for 2-0 win
July 4, 2018 | 486 views | Leave a commentTwo goals in the 53rd minute saw Ireland fall to a 2-0 defeat to Japan in the first of their three games at Mardyke this week.
Irish U-23s warm up with strong series against Wales
July 3, 2018 | 839 views | Leave a commentThe Irish Under-23/21 selection put in some fine performances over the weekend against Wales at Santry Avenue to continue their preparation for a Six Nations tournament in Antwerp later this month.