International
Shaw to give Frazer every chance to hit World Cup fitness
June 26, 2018 | 227 views | Leave a commentGraham Shaw is confident Megan Frazer and Nicci Daly will be fit to play in the World Cup as he confirmed the duo in his final 18-player line-up for London next month.
Jermyn to formally hang up stick on home turf
June 25, 2018 | 220 views | Leave a commentIreland’s record goalscorer, John Jermyn will formally hang up his international hockey stick in front of his home crowd at Garryduff on Thursday evening when the men’s side take on France in a test match.
Pre-selection series ends in 3-0 defeat to Germany
June 25, 2018 | 150 views | Leave a commentIreland’s women completed their pre-World Cup selection series in Germany with a 3-0 loss in a challenge match in Dusseldorf.
Ireland tie with Canada to claim Three Nations in Dusseldorf
June 23, 2018 | 398 views | Leave a commentIreland got the draw they needed to win the Three Nations tournament in Dusseldorf, adding a tie with the Canucks to Thursday’s win over Germany.
Meeke strikes late on for strong win over Germany
June 22, 2018 | 173 views | Leave a commentAli Meeke’s last minute goal gave Ireland a big boost as they beat the Olympic bronze medalists 2-1 in their Three Nations tournament in Dusseldorf.
Shaw makes tough calls as World Cup panel reduced to 22
June 18, 2018 | 1,187 views | Leave a commentGraham Shaw has made the first tough cut to the Irish senior women’s squad for next month’s World Cup with Cliodhna Sargent the biggest name to miss out at this stage.
Improved Ireland denied win late on by Canada in Softco Series
June 16, 2018 | 514 views | Leave a commentIreland drew 1-1 with Canada, producing a markedly improved performance in the second of their Softco Series ties this weekend at Serpentine Avenue.
Canada take first laurels in SoftCo Series
June 15, 2018 | 487 views | Leave a commentIreland’s women fell to a 3-0 loss to Canada – ranked five places below them in the world – in the first game of the SoftCo Series at Serpentine Avenue.
Softco Series offers chance to stake claims for World Cup spot
June 14, 2018 | 428 views | Leave a commentThe Irish women’s team have one of their last few chances to stake a claim for a World Cup spot this weekend as they take on Canada over the two-match Softco Series at Pembroke Wanderers in Dublin.
Shimmins set to breathe fire with Dragons next season
June 13, 2018 | 840 views | Leave a commentIrish international midfielders Kirk Shimmins, Shane O’Donoghue and Stephen Cole have all taken up contracts in Belgium for the upcoming season.
Magee and Bell admit shock but confident Irish men will continue upward trajectory
June 7, 2018 | 855 views | Leave a commentIreland’s most-capped player Eugene Magee and his fellow Ulster man Johnny Bell have admitted they were stunned to learn that national coach Craig Fulton was jumping ship fewer than six months before the World Cup
‘Catalyst’ for Irish men’s rise explains reasons for Belgian switch
June 5, 2018 | 1,744 views | Leave a commentDubbed the “catalyst” for the Irish men’s huge rise on the world stage, Craig Fulton’s decision on Thursday to resign from the role six months out from a first World Cup appearance in 28 years has sent shock waves through the local hockey community.
Ireland’s women complete clean sweep against Scotland
June 4, 2018 | 461 views | Leave a commentThe Irish women completed a clean sweep in their three-game series against Scotland at Glasgow Green to start their hectic summer schedule in confident fashion.
Fulton resigns from Irish job to take up Belgian role
June 1, 2018 | 1,877 views | Leave a commentCraig Fulton stepped down from the Irish men’s head coach role on Thursday to take up an assistant coaching role in the Belgian setup following a spell of unprecedented success.
Carroll strike gets Ireland off on the right foot
May 31, 2018 | 158 views | Leave a commentNaomi Carroll’s late goal earned Ireland a 1-0 win over Scotland to start their run-in to the World Cup on the right note at Glasgow Green
Jackson honoured in wake of Irish men’s win over Germany
May 30, 2018 | 852 views | Leave a commentPeter Jackson was given the perfect send-off as he was recognised for his incredible contributions to Irish hockey in the wake of the men’s recent 2-1 win over Germany.
Dale nets sweet 16 as Ireland U-21s win four in US
May 30, 2018 | 796 views | Leave a commentIreland’s Under-21 men ran up four wins from five in New York as they beat Japan and USA twice each with Julian Dale scoring 16 times in the process.
Shaw names 24 players for Scotland series
May 25, 2018 | 835 views | Leave a commentGraham Shaw will bring 24 players to Scotland for a three match series at Glasgow Green in the first-post EYHL matches for the Irish women’s team in the lead-up to the World Cup.
Stunning second half salvo sees Ireland beat world number fives
May 19, 2018 | 830 views | Leave a commentTwo stunning goals in the first three minutes of the second half saw Ireland beat Germany 2-1 at Serpentine Avenue, taking the laurels from their two-game series with the world number five side into the bargain.
Ireland and Germany share spoils in first test at Pembroke
May 18, 2018 | 527 views | Leave a commentIreland picked off a strong 1-1 draw against world number five side Germany at Serpentine Avenue in front of a healthy crowd in the first of their two tests.