International
New look Ireland set to feel the heat of Champions Challenge in Malaysia
April 25, 2014 | 1,083 views | Leave a commentA journey into the unknown for Craig Fulton’s first major tournament in charge of the Irish men’s team as they contest the Champions Challenge I in searing heat and humidity in Kuantan, Malaysia.
Irish U-16s share boys and girls spoils in Dundee
April 21, 2014 | 1,252 views | Leave a commentIreland shared both the boys and girls Under-16 three-game series in Dundee over the weekend, each side winning, drawing and losing one game a piece in front of good crowds in fine weather.
Irish men’s O-45s name World Cup squad
April 21, 2014 | 2,187 views | Leave a commentThe Ireland O-45s Masters management have announced the squad for the upcoming FIH Masters World Cup in Rotterdam, running from the 5th to 13th June.
Fulton starting Irish role with “clean slate” for players to stake their claim
April 19, 2014 | 1,289 views | Comments (1)New Irish coach Craig Fulton says that he is “90 percent” confident he will have a full panel at his disposal as the summer progresses as he looks to put his personal stamp on the Irish senior men’s squad after a helter-skelter start to his tenure.
Irish U-18 boys and girls complete clean sweep
April 19, 2014 | 1,273 views | Leave a commentIreland’s U-18 boys and girls completed clean sweeps against Scotland this week in Dublin with both running up three successive victories.
O’Flanagan on the Double as Irish enterprise pegs back India
April 18, 2014 | 879 views | Leave a commentIreland put paid to India’s perfect record in their three-game series between the sides as they played some scintillating hockey at both ends of the pitch in front of a healthy crowd.
Deflected corner double downs Ireland for second time
April 18, 2014 | 948 views | Leave a commentIreland were undone by two penalty corners in the first half as they fell 2-1 in their second game in their three game series heading into their last clash on Good Friday.
Ireland undone by India’s Corners on Rani’s 100th Game
April 15, 2014 | 921 views | Leave a commentIndia inflicted a 3-1 defeat on Ireland ladies in the first game in their three-game series in Belfield tonight. Ireland were undone by their inability to get their short-corner routine functioning, whereas India had no such problems with theirs.
India series begins busy schedule for Smith’s Ireland
April 14, 2014 | 867 views | Leave a commentIreland’s ladies take on India’s women in UCD on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evening as part of their respective Champions Challenge I warm-up campaigns that start at the on the April 27 in Glasgow Scotland.
Elliott an eye-catching inclusion in Fulton’s Irish squad
April 14, 2014 | 1,816 views | Leave a commentNew Irish head coach Craig Fulton has named a fascinating squad for the upcoming Champions Challenge I in Kuantan, Malaysia with the uncapped Maurice Elliott an eye-catching inclusion.
Jackson’s corner strikes sees new look Ireland undone in 100th test
April 11, 2014 | 1,206 views | Leave a commentCraig Fulton’s tenure as Irish senior men’s hockey coach began with a 3-0 defeat to world number four side England in Reading last night.
Ireland and England set for 100th test match
April 10, 2014 | 973 views | Leave a commentIreland’s men play England this evening and tomorrow morning in two challenge matches as part of their build-up to the Champions Challenge I in Malaysia in what will be Craig Fulton’s first game in charge.
Frazer handed Irish captaincy for Champs Challenge
April 7, 2014 | 1,349 views | Leave a commentMegan Frazer has been named as the new Irish captain for the upcoming Champions Challenge I in Glasgow later this month, taking over from the exam-tied Alex Speers.
Masters name squad for World Cup
April 4, 2014 | 2,268 views | Comments (1)The management team of the Irish Masters O40’s have named their squad for the upcoming Masters World Cup which will take place in Rotterdam Hockey Club from June 5 to 13, running alongside the FIH World Cup taking place in the Hague.
Fulton names first squad with Challenge I in mind
April 1, 2014 | 1,152 views | Leave a commentCraig Fulton’s first squad as Irish coach has an experimental look to it, building on the new look side that lined out in Spain earlier this year under Mick McKinnon as the South African reacquaints himself with the setup.
Irish senior teams launch “crowd-funding” initiatives
March 26, 2014 | 739 views | Leave a commentThe Irish senior men’s and women’s teams launched their “crowd funding” on the PledgeSports website this week as part of their efforts to raise €35,000 each in the next 40 days.
Fulton returns to pursue Irish Olympic dream
March 11, 2014 | 2,066 views | Leave a commentCraig Fulton has been confirmed as the new Irish men’s national coach, taking over from Andrew Meredith who departed from the role in late December.
Germany prove too strong for Irish Under-21s
February 13, 2014 | 1,010 views | Comments (1)Ireland’s U-21s found Germany too clinical at Newtonabbey as they fell to a 5-1 loss, meaning that overall victory from the Four Nations tournament was beyond them after good performances against Scotland and England.
English draw gives Ireland shot at Four Nations title
February 12, 2014 | 771 views | Leave a commentIreland’s Under-21s face a potential title decider with Germany on Thursday in their Four Nations international tournament in Newtonabbey following a hard fought 1-1 draw with England in abject conditions.
Shimmins nets twice for five-star Irish U-21 show
February 11, 2014 | 1,141 views | Leave a commentIreland’s U-21s produced a controlled performance to sweep aside Scotland 5-1 in Johnny Caren’s first game in charge, starting their Four Nations campaign in style at a frosty Newtonabbey.