International
Tough opening weekend for junior age group teams
July 15, 2018 | 837 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 | 337 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 | 500 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 | 779 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 | 675 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 | 439 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 | 690 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 | 841 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 | 189 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.
Japan overturn Torrans’ calmly taken strike
July 6, 2018 | 350 views | Leave a commentFor a second successive game, the 53rd minute was cursed for Ireland as Japan came from a goal down to win 2-1 at the Mardyke in their World Cup build-up series.
Improving Irish U-16 boys set for Six Nations
July 6, 2018 | 660 views | Leave a commentIreland’s Under-16 boys warmed up for their Six Nations Tournament with an ever-improving series of results in Edinburgh last weekend ahead of their big summer action.
Japan strike twice in 53rd minute for 2-0 win
July 4, 2018 | 261 views | Leave a commentTwo goals in the 53rd minute saw Ireland fall to a 2-0 defeat to Japan in the first of their three games at Mardyke this week.
Irish U-23s warm up with strong series against Wales
July 3, 2018 | 589 views | Leave a commentThe Irish Under-23/21 selection put in some fine performances over the weekend against Wales at Santry Avenue to continue their preparation for a Six Nations tournament in Antwerp later this month.
Dutch experience helps build O’Flanagan’s mental toughness for World Cup after fine Hoofdklasse season
July 2, 2018 | 810 views | Leave a commentCoping with the forthright Dutch mentality is something Anna O’Flanagan says she initially took a while to get used to but says she will ultimately be stronger for the experience.
Fulton exits to guard of honour after ground-breaking tenure with the Green Machine
July 1, 2018 | 508 views | Leave a commentCraig Fulton was given a suitable send-off as three goals in the closing 17 minutes saw Ireland beat France for a second day in succession at the Mardyke.
O’Donoghue closes in on Jermyn record with fab four
June 30, 2018 | 740 views | Leave a commentShane O’Donoghue is closing in rapidly on John Jermyn’s Irish scoring record as he scored the first four goals of a thumping 6-1 win over France in game two of their series.
Grundie and Hack name panels for Under-18 Euros
June 29, 2018 | 1,306 views | Leave a commentIrish Under-18 coaches Gareth Grundie and Elun Hack have named their respective squads for the European Under-18 championships which take place in July
Passmore names extensive Irish U-23/21 summer panel
June 29, 2018 | 992 views | Leave a commentAn Irish Under-23/21 selection kickstart a busy month this evening when they play the first of three challenge matches against Wales.
Cork and Ireland legend Jermyn says goodbye at packed Garryduff
June 29, 2018 | 747 views | Leave a commentJohn Jermyn signed off on his international career in front of the “biggest crowd” he has seen at his Garryduff home, scoring a typically powerful penalty corner into the bargain.
Shaw to give Frazer every chance to hit World Cup fitness
June 26, 2018 | 238 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.