International
Jackson relishes Irish return as Green Machine make it two from two
May 28, 2019 | 500 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 | 174 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 | 377 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 | 63 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 | 852 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 | 695 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 | 660 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 | 423 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 | 308 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 | 847 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 | 1,104 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 | 1,944 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 | 687 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 | 1,094 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.
Banbridge step in to host women’s Hockey Series Finals
March 12, 2019 | 591 views | Leave a commentBanbridge’s Havelock Park has been confirmed as the new host venue for the women’s Hockey Series Finals to take place from June 8th to 16th this year, ending a six-month saga.
Shaw leaves Irish role to take up new life in New Zealand
March 5, 2019 | 205 views | Leave a commentGraham Shaw’s shock resignation as national coach has sent seismic waves through the Irish hockey community as the sport’s most successful coach moves to New Zealand to take up the top job there.
Green Army’s FIH Series Finals schedule confirmed but venue tbc
February 28, 2019 | 474 views | Leave a commentThe Irish women’s FIH Series Finals schedule has been confirmed with the side beginning their campaign against Malaysia on June 8 before facing the Czech Republic the following day.
Spain take the laurels from series with much-changed Ireland
February 7, 2019 | 178 views | Leave a commentIreland drew a dramatic second test against Spain on Wednesday morning before losing 4-1 on Thursday as Graham Shaw rang the changes
Darling retires after sparkling Irish career
February 5, 2019 | 132 views | Leave a commentMitch Darling has announced his retirement from the men’s international hockey team following a glittering career, highlighted by a European bronze medal and being part of both the ground-breaking Olympic and World Cup squads.
Spain overhaul Mullan goal to land first game in Granada
February 4, 2019 | 228 views | Leave a commentIreland fell 2-1 to Spain in the first formal re-match of the World Cup semi-final in Granada as Katie Mullan’s early goal was overturned by the hosts.