International
Ireland run-up lively win over China as O’Flanagan returns and Tice and Wilson hit 100
September 22, 2019 | 621 views | Leave a commentIreland’s women ran up a lively 4-2 victory over China on Sunday evening at Belfield as they ramp up their preparations for November’s Olympic qualifying ties against Canada.
Pels and Hockey Ireland grasping unique chance to promote the sport with ambitious qualifiers project
September 19, 2019 | 379 views | Leave a commentHockey Ireland CEO Jerome Pels says the sport is grasping a “unique set of circumstances” at the launch of the ambitious project to host November’s Olympic qualifiers at Energia Park in Donnybrook.
Raw materials there to make major Olympic push, says new boss Tumilty
September 19, 2019 | 486 views | Leave a commentNew coach Mark Tumilty says it is crucial to get the Irish men’s side back playing with a smile on their face for the helter-skelter six-week preparation phase for the Olympic qualifiers in west Vancouver against Canada.
Final preparations in place for Olympic qualifiers for both sides as China visit Dublin this weekend
September 17, 2019 | 650 views | Leave a commentIreland’s men are to play recently-crowned European and reigning world champions Belgium in an away international next month after two games with France in Bordeaux to prepare for their upcoming Olympic qualifying double-header with Canada in Vancouver
Tumilty to lead Irish men’s Olympic bid
September 14, 2019 | 638 views | Leave a commentMark Tumilty will head up the Irish senior men’s team as head coach with assistance from Jason Lee for their upcoming Olympic qualifier campaign in Canada in October.
Donnybrook Stadium to be host venue for women’s Olympic qualifiers
September 11, 2019 | 433 views | Leave a commentHockey Ireland have confirmed ambitious plans to install a drop-in pitch at Donnybrook’s Energia Park for the women’s side’s Olympic qualifiers which take place on November 2nd and 3rd against Canada.
Green Machine set for tough but doable away date in West Vancouver
September 9, 2019 | 895 views | Leave a commentGiven the chance from the offers on the table, the Irish men would likely have plumped for a trip to West Vancouver to face Canada for a place at the Tokyo Olympics.
McCay and Watkins’ full focus on finally reaching Olympic promised land with Canada date set in stone
September 9, 2019 | 735 views | Leave a commentWhen the glitchy live draw stream suddenly popped up with Ireland’s women facing Canada, it elicited staccato laughter and the odd cheer and hand-clap from the fully assembled Green Army squad.
Irish sides to learn Olympic qualifier opponents on September 9th
August 29, 2019 | 1,074 views | Leave a commentIreland’s women and men will find out their Olympic qualifier opponent on September 9th, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) has confirmed.
Bell expresses regret as Cox steps away with Olympic qualifier looming large
August 29, 2019 | 901 views | Leave a commentIreland men’s hockey captain Jonny Bell has expressed his regret at head coach Alexander Cox’s decision to quit the job after only a year in charge and with just eight weeks to go before the crucial Olympic qualifiers
Mullan’s last-gasp winner equals Irish women’s best Euro finish
August 25, 2019 | 330 views | Leave a commentKatie Mullan’s 58th minute winner secured fifth place for Ireland from the women’s EuroHockey Championships in Belgium as they beat Russia 3-2.
Green Machine relegated after 4-0 loss to Wales
August 25, 2019 | 340 views | Leave a commentIreland fell to a devastating 4-0 defeat to Wales on the final day of the men’s Belfius EuroHockey Championships, ending up eighth and dropping to the second tier for 2021.
O’Flanagan snatches vital late winner to all but assure Euro top tier status
August 23, 2019 | 727 views | Leave a commentAll-time top scorer Anna O’Flanagan added another vital goal to her memorable collection to earn Ireland a 2-1 win over Belgium that all but secures safety for the 2021 edition of the European Championships.
Slow start leaves Green Machine’s A status on the brink
August 22, 2019 | 330 views | Leave a commentIreland’s men go into Saturday’s final EuroHockey Championship tie with Wales in a perilous position with their chances of avoiding the drop largely out of their hands after a 2-1 loss to England.
Green Army tantalisingly close to first ever Euro semi
August 21, 2019 | 528 views | Leave a commentIreland’s women fell tantalisingly short of a first European Championships semi-final berth with their 1-1 draw against Germany not quite enough to see them through in Antwerp.
Ireland set for home nations dust up after loss to Germany
August 20, 2019 | 489 views | Leave a commentIreland’s men have two huge tussles ahead of them to stay in the top tier of European hockey after their 5-0 loss to Germany in Antwerp.
Corner precision sees Green Army march past Belarus
August 19, 2019 | 492 views | Leave a commentAn incredible display of penalty corner conversion saw Ireland run up their biggest ever win in the top tier of the European Championships, smashing Belarus 11-0 in Antwerp.
Cross and O’Donoghue rescue point in stunning late finale against Scotland
August 18, 2019 | 676 views | Leave a commentA huge late fightback saw Ireland salvage what could be a crucial point in their Belfius EuroHockey Championships campaign, coming back from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 with Scotland in Antwerp.
Green Army thwarted in rousing fightback against England
August 18, 2019 | 601 views | Leave a commentIreland’s women produced a rousing last quarter but could not find an equaliser from their opening Belfius EuroHockey Championships tie in Antwerp.
Reigning champs’ blistering breaks down Green Machine
August 17, 2019 | 556 views | Leave a commentIreland’s men fell to a tough opening 5-1 loss to the three in-a-row chasing Netherlands at the Belfius EuroHockey Championships in the teeming rain in Antwerp.