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Passmore outlines squad for 2019 Junior Euros
October 12, 2018 | 1,288 views | Leave a commentDave Passmore has named a number of extensive selections as the Irish Under-21 women set their sights on next July’s Junior European Championships in Valencia.
Irish Under-21s battle hard in three close run ties with England
August 13, 2018 | 429 views | Leave a commentThe Irish Under-21 side played out a hard-fought three game series with England at Stormont over the weekend, drawing one and losing the other by the minimum.
Irish stars set to attend Under-21 tie at Stormont
August 9, 2018 | 834 views | Leave a commentUlster hockey fans will get a chance to meet and greet 13 of the World Cup stars at Stormont with a number of the silver medal winners set to be in attendance at the Under-21 international between Ireland and England at Stormont
Five-star Irish U-18s keep alive survival hopes at Euros
July 21, 2018 | 740 views | Leave a commentIreland’s Under-18 boys gave themselves a chance at avoiding relegation from the European top tier as they beat Poland 5-0 in Santander.
Under-23s caught late to tie with GB; U-18s frustrated; Chambers keeps on firing
July 18, 2018 | 818 views | Leave a commentThe Irish underage international sides had another tough day at their respective tournaments with two draws gleaned from the six games played across the continent.
Under-23 women and U-16 boys pick off strong wins
July 17, 2018 | 525 views | Leave a commentIreland’s Under-23 women and Under-16 boys both enjoyed strong wins on Tuesday afternoon as they got the best of Canada and England, respectively, in their Six Nations tournaments.
Pratt and Burns combo crowns great win over Belarus
July 16, 2018 | 724 views | Leave a commentYasmin Pratt’s glorious combination with Alex Burns saw Ireland’s Under-18 girls crown an excellent 3-1 victory over Belarus to get off the mark and raise hopes of a semi-final spot at the Euros in Santander.
Tough opening weekend for junior age group teams
July 15, 2018 | 949 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.
Junior Age Groups begin series of 30 fixtures this week
July 14, 2018 | 577 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.
Belfield to host Thursday night international double-header
July 10, 2018 | 837 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 | 1,026 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.
Improving Irish U-16 boys set for Six Nations
July 6, 2018 | 778 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.
Irish U-23s warm up with strong series against Wales
July 3, 2018 | 683 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.
Grundie and Hack name panels for Under-18 Euros
June 29, 2018 | 1,456 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 | 1,095 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.
Eugene F Collins to sponsor Irish underage girls teams
May 3, 2018 | 434 views | Leave a commentEugene F Collins, one of Ireland’s leading law firms, announced its sponsorship of Ireland’s U-16, U-18 and U-21 girls’ teams for the next 12 months.
Caren hails self-funded U-21 men after England series
April 1, 2018 | 1,920 views | Leave a commentIreland’s Under-21s came close to sharing their series with England at Pembroke with a 3-2 defeat on Saturday morning, following a 5-4 win on Friday and a 3-1 loss in the opening game.
Passmore lays out plans for 2018 Under-21/23 women
March 15, 2018 | 1,131 views | Leave a commentIrish Under-21 women’s head coach Dave Passmore has named a 27-player panel for a three-match series against USA to be played in St Gerard’s next week.
Under-21 panel gets go-ahead for long-term development
December 14, 2017 | 744 views | Leave a commentDave Passmore received clearance in November to run an ongoing women’s Under-21 programme from Hockey Ireland with the long-term plan to qualify for the 2020 Junior World Cup.
Several Irish Under-21s get senior chance after Euro reprieve
October 5, 2017 | 648 views | Leave a commentThe Irish Under-21 women’s team had their status in the top tier of European competition assured thanks to an EHF executive board decision this week, keeping their hopes of playing in the 2020 Junior World Cup alive.