International
Crookshanks and Johnson buzzing for Euros after Scottish clean sweep
July 12, 2019 | 663 views | Leave a commentMatthew Crookshanks and Ben Johnson are buzzing to get going on Sunday in the men’s EuroHockey Junior Championships II when they face Belarus in the Czech Republic.
Junior Green Army go out of the fire-pit into the Valencia heat for Euro Under-21s
July 12, 2019 | 1,069 views | Leave a commentDave Passmore resisted saying “it is what it is” as he will have to cope without being able to select Sarah Torrans from around the fire pit this week in Valencia.
Passmore names final Junior Green Army squad for Euros
July 4, 2019 | 2,917 views | Leave a commentDave Passmore has named his panel of 18 for the Irish Under-21 women’s side whose EuroHockey Junior Championship gets underway on Saturday, July 13 in Valencia.
Irish underage sides win seven out of seven against Scotland
July 1, 2019 | 1,084 views | Leave a commentThe Irish underage men’s teams picked up seven wins out of seven over the weekend against Scotland in Ulster with the Under-21s running up three out of three.
Latest world ranking list narrows range of possible Olympic qualifier options
July 1, 2019 | 850 views | Leave a commentThe Irish women look all but assured of a home draw for the Olympic qualifiers later this year while the men are likely to be on the road following the release of the latest world ranking list over the weekend.
Olympic qualifier target achieved but Irish reflect on low-key end to FIH Series campaign
June 24, 2019 | 1,094 views | Leave a commentWhen the dust settles, the Irish men can reflect on a decent week’s work in Le Touquet and their demeanour will probably prove far more upbeat than their dejected exit from the Eric Choteau field
Green Machine beat Korea for first time in ranking tie to land Olympic qualifier date
June 22, 2019 | 1,643 views | Leave a commentThe Green Machine recorded their first ever win over Korea in a ranking competition to guarantee their place in next October’s Olympic qualifiers with a 4-2 win in the FIH Series semi-final in Le Touquet.
Ton-up O’Donoghue says Green Machine back sucking on diesel after Egypt derailing
June 21, 2019 | 626 views | Leave a comment“It’s very humbling and very honoured to knock in 100 goals for my country,” Shane O’Donoghue said as he became the first Irish hockey player to hit the huge milestone.
O’Donoghue hits century mark as Ireland take full advantage to top FIH Series group
June 18, 2019 | 496 views | Leave a commentShane O’Donoghue’s historic hat trick helped Ireland on their way to the all-important top spot in Le Touquet, putting them within one win of a confirmed Olympic qualifier place.
Korea crash Irish party but Green Army reflect on Olympic qualifier spot after joyous week
June 17, 2019 | 800 views | Leave a commentWhen Jina Kang clipped home the killer goal with six seconds on the clock, an eerie quiet fell over a sold out Banbridge as the game was up in pursuit of FIH Series gold, a slightly deflating end to a joyous week for the Green Army.
Ireland succumb to Egypt in second FIH Series group game
June 17, 2019 | 630 views | Leave a commentIreland’s chances of topping their men’s FIH Series Finals group took a big blow as they succumbed to world number 20 side Egypt in Le Touquet.
Brown steps in for whirlwind return to Green Amry
June 15, 2019 | 989 views | Leave a commentChloe Brown described her call-up to replace Megan Frazer in the Irish women’s squad for the FIH Series Finals semi-final against the Czech Republic as something of a whirlwind.
Green Army march through to Series final and a big step forward on Road to Tokyo
June 15, 2019 | 621 views | Leave a commentIreland’s women took a big leap forward on their Road to Tokyo as they dismissed the Czech Republic 4-0 at a drenched Banbridge, assuring they will be part of next October’s Olympic qualifiers.
Magee magic fires Green Machine to opening victory
June 15, 2019 | 1,714 views | Leave a commentEugene Magee’s double set Ireland on course for a winning start to their FIH Series Finals campaign in Le Touquet, seeing off Scotland 4-2.
Hartes go back to where it all began as vital cogs in the Green Machine
June 14, 2019 | 892 views | Leave a commentLe Touquet will always hold a special place for the Harte household as the French coastal venue brought international debuts for David, Conor and Emer all on the same weekend; the twins are back this week looking to make their mark again
Green Army one win from a guaranteed Olympic qualifier place
June 14, 2019 | 797 views | Leave a commentInterim coach Gareth Grundie says last Sunday’s 8-1 mauling of the Czech Republic will have “no bearing” on his Ireland side’s outloook as they face a rematch in Saturday’s FIH Series’ semi-final at Banbridge.
Evolving tactical approach to serve Green Machine well in Le Touquet
June 14, 2019 | 636 views | Leave a commentAlexander Cox is hoping the evolving tactical approach he is looking to implement with the Irish senior men will serve the side well at the FIH Series Finals in Le Touquet.
Madeley raring to go for first world ranking tournament
June 13, 2019 | 694 views | Leave a commentLuke Madeley is raring to go to finally making his world ranking tournament debut at the FIH Series Finals this weekend in Le Touquet.
Ireland ease through to move within one win of Olympic showdown ticket
June 11, 2019 | 798 views | Leave a commentThe Green Army marched into the semi-final of the FIH Series Finals with the minimum of fuss as their 11-0 win over Singapore at Banbridge puts them one win away from a guaranteed direct Olympic qualifier tie.
O’Flanagan’s quartet crowns complete performance from Ireland over Czechs
June 9, 2019 | 789 views | Leave a commentAnna O’Flanagan’s quartet of goals saw Ireland move to the brink of an FIH Series Finals semi-final spot as the put in a breathtaking 8-1 win over the Czech Republic on day two at Banbridge.