International
O’Donoghue strike not enough as France strike late
June 4, 2019 | 256 views | Leave a commentIreland’s men succumbed to a final hooter Hugo Genestet corner goal to draw the opening game of their series with France at Lisnagarvey 1-1.
Barry goal puts Ireland on course for U21 final as senior men face France
June 4, 2019 | 465 views | Leave a commentMichelle Barry’s single goal proved just about enough to see the Irish Under-21 women through to the final of the Cantor Fitzgerald Under-21 Four Nations tournament; Ireland’s men set for French tests
BBC SPORT NI to stream live Ireland Women’s matches at the FIH Hockey Series
June 3, 2019 | 1,091 views | Leave a commentThe quest for a women’s place at the Olympic Games for the first time ever begins for Ireland with the eight-nation tournament. All of Ireland’s games will be streamed live on the BBC Sport NI website.
Junior Green Army look to pin down final berth against Canada
June 3, 2019 | 415 views | Leave a commentIreland’s Under-21 women go into their final Cantor Fitzgerald Four Nations tournament group game against Canada (3.30pm, Pembroke) on Monday with a draw or win ensuring them a place in Tuesday’s final against India.
Hawkshaw, Barr and Buckley set for major tournament debuts
May 31, 2019 | 1,059 views | Leave a commentSarah Hawkshaw, Bethany Barr and Emma Buckley are all set for their world ranking tournament debuts as they made the final cut for next week’s FIH Series Finals in Banbridge.
Junior Green Army ready for key Four Nations preparation matches
May 30, 2019 | 575 views | Leave a commentDave Passmore’s Junior Green Army will play a key tournament in their Junior EuroHockey Championship preparations at the Cantor Fitzgerald Four Nations at Serpentine Avenue.
Jackson relishes Irish return as Green Machine make it two from two
May 28, 2019 | 487 views | Leave a commentPenalty corner goals from Shane O’Donoghue and Luke Madeley saw Ireland’s men complete a 2-0 win over USA at Serpentine Avenue, adding to Friday’s 5-0 success over the same opposition.
Five-star Ireland start summer series on a high note
May 27, 2019 | 170 views | Leave a commentThe summer of International hockey got off to a great start at Serpentine Avenue on Friday evening as an impressive Ireland team overcame the USA 5 -0 in the first of a two-match series.
Green Machine to host fun clinic post-USA test
May 23, 2019 | 362 views | Leave a commentIreland’s men are encouraging children to bring their sticks along to their Friday night match against USA to take part in a special fun, post-match clinic, free for all comers.
Park Developments announce four-year investment in Irish women’s team
May 20, 2019 | 31 views | Leave a commentPark Developments, one of Ireland’s leading property development groups has announced an investment in Irish Women’s Hockey over the next four years.
Dancer set for Belfast-base for Green Army rein
May 15, 2019 | 842 views | Leave a commentIreland women’s hockey head coach Sean Dancer will be based in Belfast in a departure from the norm as he prepares to take over the reins from Graham Shaw
Jackson to return while Madeley set for ranking tournament debut
May 13, 2019 | 686 views | Leave a commentAlexander Cox has rung the changes in the Irish men’s squad for the next stage in the Olympic qualifying process – June’s FIH Series Finals in Le Touquet, France – with six changes from December’s World Cup line-up.
Cantor Fitzgerald to sponsor women’s Under-21 tournament
May 10, 2019 | 638 views | Leave a commentInvestment firm Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland has been confirmed as title sponsor for the Under-21 Women’s tournament being hosted from 31 May to 4 June at Pembroke Wanderers.
Green Army match preparations curtailed as Canada withdraw from series
May 3, 2019 | 418 views | Leave a commentIreland’s preparations for the first stage of the women’s 2020 Olympic qualifying process have received a set back with news that Canada will now not be travelling for four internationals which were due to take place shortly before the tournament gets underway next month.
Sean Dancer appointed as the new Green Army coach
April 25, 2019 | 293 views | Leave a commentIreland and New Zealand’s exchange of coaching know-how is set to continue with Sean Dancer swapping hemispheres to take on the role as Green Army head coach.
Dublin Lord Mayor puts backing behind JAG U-18s as fundraising drive for youth projects steps up
April 8, 2019 | 829 views | Leave a commentThe Lord Mayor of Dublin, Nial Ring, joined the Ireland Under-18 boys hockey squad on their #RoadtoEindhoven fundraising campaign by hosting the boys at Mansion House on Sunday, March 31.
Junior Green Army secure precious home tournament
April 8, 2019 | 1,092 views | Leave a commentThe Irish Under-21 women’s side has secured a precious home tournament at Pembroke as they welcome Scotland, Canada and India in late May and early June for a vital preparation for the European Junior Championships.
Ireland U-21s to face France three times this week
April 8, 2019 | 1,923 views | Leave a commentThe Irish Under-21 men will face France three times this week at Grange Road as part of their build-up to the European Junior Championships this summer.
Green Machine back in action with two uncapped wins over France
April 5, 2019 | 683 views | Leave a commentIreland’s men won their first two games since the World Cup as they beat France 2-0 and 2-1 in Utrecht this week in a pair of uncapped fixtures, kicking off their Olympic qualifier preparations.
Boyles takes on lead role with Green Army
March 14, 2019 | 1,087 views | Leave a commentArlene Boyles has been handed the lead coaching role with Ireland’s women on a temporary basis following last week’s shock resignation of Graham Shaw who is leaving to take charge of the New Zealand national team, writes John Flack.