International
Four German second half goals sees off Ireland
July 27, 2018 | 341 views | Leave a commentFour second half goals saw Germany pull away from Ireland at the Four Nations Cup in Dusseldorf on a day when Callum Robson became the latest Irish international.
The Green Army dream lives on as quarter-final beckons
July 26, 2018 | 738 views | Leave a commentThe incredible dream lives on. Anna O’Flanagan’s 13th minute corner deflection sent the sport into a new stratosphere as a gritty dog-fight saw Ireland grasp an incredible top spot in Pool B at the Hockey World Cup.
Ireland get further boost as England and US draw
July 25, 2018 | 329 views | Leave a commentIreland’s women could become the first side to reach the World Cup quarter-finals if they can land their second successive victory in London on Thursday afternoon when they take on India.
Ireland savour the moment with magical World Cup win over US
July 24, 2018 | 422 views | Leave a commentDeirdre Duke’s glorious counter-strikes sent Ireland’s women into dreamland as they won their first World Cup tie in 16 years with a breathtaking 3-1 win over USA on Saturday evening in London.
Cox a major coup for Irish senior men’s team
July 24, 2018 | 714 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 | 599 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 | 503 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 | 655 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 | 398 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 | 552 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 | 471 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 | 801 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 | 311 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 | 456 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 | 745 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 | 654 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 | 411 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 | 620 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 | 694 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 | 173 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.