International
Tumilty says Irish side getting their mojo going ahead of Olympic qualifier
October 23, 2019 | 668 views | Leave a commentSafely installed in Vancouver, new Irish coach Mark Tumilty says the Irish men’s squad are bubbling up nicely for their two-legged Olympic qualifier against Canada.
O’Donoghue says Irish men in good place for Olympic qualifiers
October 22, 2019 | 739 views | Leave a commentShane O’Donoghue says Ireland are in a good place ahead of their huge men’s Olympic qualifiers next weekend at Rutledge Field in Vancouver.
O’Flanagan nets on 200th appearance for green army
October 16, 2019 | 923 views | Leave a commentWomen’s international test match Ireland 2 (H Matthews, A O’Flanagan) Belgium 4 (S vanden Borre 2, A Gerniers, J Boon) Anna O’Flanagan scored on her 200th international appearance for Ireland but the side fell 4-2 to Belgium as part of “simulation week” for the side ahead of their Olympic qualifiers. The Green Army endured a rough […]
Ireland find Belgians too hot to handle in Wavre
October 15, 2019 | 708 views | Leave a commentIreland lost 6-0 to the reigning World Cup and European champions Belgium at the Lara club in Wavre in the Green Machine’s final warm-up game for the Olympic qualifiers.
Garvey hit Rovers for six; UCD keep on flying high as reds land first ever EYHL success
October 14, 2019 | 968 views | Leave a commentOn a dramatic day three in the men’s EY Hockey League, Lisnagarvey scored six times in the second half against Three Rock, Corinthian got their first EYHL win, UCD kept their 100% record while Glenanne and Town won too
Tumilty keen to deploy players in preferred positions for Olympic qualifier
October 9, 2019 | 1,013 views | Leave a commentMark Tumilty says he is keen to seeing his Ireland side getting back to deploying players in their regular positions as he announced his Olympic qualifiers panel to meet Canada on October 26 and 27.
Tumilty reign begins with two wins from two in France
October 2, 2019 | 711 views | Leave a commentMark Tumilty’s reign as Irish coach started in pleasing fashion as they beat France twice in Bordeaux as they close in on their Olympic qualifiers.
Ireland beat China as Green Army qualifier ticket details released
September 28, 2019 | 772 views | Leave a commentIreland won their series against China with two wins from two of the formally capped matches at Belfield this week.
Tumilty makes several changes as Caruth and McKee return
September 26, 2019 | 1,123 views | Leave a commentMark Tumilty has made several changes to the Irish men’s squad for their two-match series with France next week, his first games in charge since taking on the coaching reins for the Olympic qualifying campaign. Crucially, the squad looks to have a more attacking outlook with Peter Caruth and Jonny McKee getting their first inclusions […]
Ireland run-up lively win over China as O’Flanagan returns and Tice and Wilson hit 100
September 22, 2019 | 771 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 | 524 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 | 647 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 | 822 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 | 792 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 | 601 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 | 1,050 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 | 933 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 | 1,237 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 | 1,044 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 | 442 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.