International
Sean Dancer appointed as the new Green Army coach
April 25, 2019 | 597 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 | 1,340 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 | 1,685 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 | 2,483 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 | 924 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 | 1,335 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 | 818 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 | 398 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 | 714 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 | 413 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 | 390 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 | 443 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.
Hawkshaw earns Ireland draw with India in Murcia
February 1, 2019 | 392 views | Leave a commentSarah Hawkshaw continued her lively start to life as an Irish international, scoring her second goal in five appearances for the Green Army.
Cox set to continue as Irish men’s coach for Olympic campaign
February 1, 2019 | 414 views | Leave a commentAlexander Cox and Hockey Ireland have confirmed the Dutchman will continue as Irish senior men’s coach on a longer-term basis, overseeing the 2020 Olympic qualifying campaign.
McCay and Colvin return to Green Army fold
January 25, 2019 | 679 views | Leave a commentShirley McCay and Lizzie Colvin will both return to the Irish women’s squad for the first time since the World Cup for their upcoming trip to take on Spain and India.
Opponents for Hockey Series Finals confirmed for Irish men and women
January 22, 2019 | 459 views | Leave a commentIreland’s Olympic qualifying path became slightly clearer with confirmation of the final sides to play in June’s Hockey Series Finals.
Green Army finish with a flourish to square Chilean series
January 16, 2019 | 714 views | Leave a commentIreland’s women finished their four-game series on a high with three second half goals earning a 3-0 win, perfectly squaring the week’s matches with one win each, two draws and five goals each.
Chile take laurels from game three in Santiago
January 16, 2019 | 543 views | Leave a commentChile took the laurels from game three of four in Santiago as they secured a 3-0 win over Ireland at the Manquehue club.
Ireland denied victory by late Chilean sucker-punch
January 14, 2019 | 711 views | Leave a commentIreland were denied victory 90 seconds from time as Denise Krimerman’s deflected corner goal saw hosts Chile nick a 2-2 draw at the Prince of Wales club on Sunday evening.
Four debutantes as Ireland draw with Chile in Santiago
January 13, 2019 | 894 views | Leave a commentA fresh-faced Irish side – with four debutantes – drew 0-0 with Chile in the first of their four games in Santiago on Saturday evening as Sarah Hawkshaw, Amy Elliott and twins Serena and Bethany Barr made their first senior appearances in green.