Youth
Alvarez hat trick leaves Irish girls settling for sixth
July 30, 2016 | 697 views | Leave a commentPatricia Alvarez’s hat trick saw Spain claim fifth spot from the girls EuroHockey Youth Championships with hosts Ireland forced to settle for sixth in the competition at Garryduff.
Nelson inspires Ireland to claw back Italy draw and retain A division status
July 30, 2016 | 1,245 views | Leave a commentMatthew Nelson showed nerves of steel to sweep home a crucial equaliser for Ireland, one that keeps them in the top tier of the Under-18 EuroHockey Youth Championships for the next edition.
Curran cashes in to secure second Irish girls win
July 29, 2016 | 871 views | Leave a commentEllen Curran’s 12th minute sliding goal was enough to earn Ireland their second win of the Girls EuroHockey Youth Championships, giving them their second win of the campaign.
Four first half strikes too much for Irish boys
July 29, 2016 | 700 views | Leave a commentSpain produced a brilliant first half performance to assure their place in the top tier of the EuroHockey Youth Championships with a 5-0 win over hosts Ireland in Garryduff.
Belgium’s late double ends Irish boys semi chances
July 27, 2016 | 888 views | Leave a commentTwo late Belgian goals put paid to Ireland’s chances of reaching the boys EuroHockey Youth Championships semi-finals in a 3-1 result at Garryduff.
Germany too strong for Irish girls
July 27, 2016 | 1,011 views | Leave a commentThe medal matches proved out of reach for the Irish Under-18 girls at the EuroHockey Youth Championships as they fell to defeat in their final group game.
Green goal-fest puts Borland’s boys back in mix
July 26, 2016 | 926 views | Leave a commentIreland’s Under-18 boys got back in the hunt for a semi-final spot at the boys EuroHockey Youth Championships at the Mardyke thanks to an 11-1 spanking of the Czech Republic.
Barry caps stunning Irish U-18 comeback
July 26, 2016 | 1,727 views | Leave a commentA truly stunning comeback has given Ireland’s Under-18 girls a big chance of reaching the semi-finals of the EuroHockey Youth Championships in Cork with a win over Russia despite having trailed 2-0 with 19 minutes to go.
Razor sharp English first half undoes Irish girls
July 24, 2016 | 929 views | Leave a commentStevie Arbuthnot said he was “a bit gutted” with how his Irish Under-18 side began their tie with England as two early goals laid the base for a 3-0 result in their opening Girls EuroHockey Youth Championships Pool B tie.
Germany impress in opening Euro U-18 win over Ireland
July 24, 2016 | 976 views | Leave a commentGareth Borland’s Under-18 boys battled hard but found a technically impressive Germany too strong in their opening tie of the EuroHockey Youth Championships at the Mardyke.
Intense preparation bodes well for Irish U-18 Euro bids
July 22, 2016 | 1,539 views | Leave a commentGareth Borland and Stevie Arbuthnot will be hoping an intense block of training since the Leaving Certificate will help their Irish Under-18 sides to make a big impact in Cork this week as the EuroHockey Youth Championships tips off on Sunday.
Family connections abound in Irish Under-16 panel
July 15, 2016 | 1,868 views | Leave a commentThree players are back for a second year with the Ireland’s Under-16 boys with Rob McCollum, Tom Robson and Matteo Romoli set to line out at Royal Antwerp at the Osaka 6 Nations.
Arbuthnot finalises plans for Under-18s in Cork
July 7, 2016 | 1,406 views | Leave a commentSteven Arbuthnot has finalised his Irish Under-18 girls team plans for the EuroHockey Youth Championships that will take place in Cork later this month with three returnees from the 2015 vintage.
McNeill reveals Irish U-16 panel for Belgium
June 21, 2016 | 1,549 views | Leave a commentAlison McNeill has named her Irish Under-16 panel for a 6 Nations Tournament to be held in Belgium this summer with no less than eight counties represented in a diverse squad.
Borland names Irish Under-18 side for Cork Euros
June 21, 2016 | 1,774 views | Leave a commentGareth Borland is drawing an almost completely new look Irish Under-18 panel for the European championships with just three players returning from last year’s team that finished fifth in Europe last year.
Irish underage sides battle it out with Scotland
March 31, 2016 | 1,048 views | Leave a commentThe Irish Under-18 girls and boys both completed series victories over Scotland over the Easter weekend at Jordanstown as they kickstart their preparations for this summer’s European championships. The Under-16s, meanwhile, won one of three in Glasgow on the boys side while the girls had a win, draw and a loss in their series.
Ireland’s youth face Scotland in Belfast and Glasgow
March 24, 2016 | 2,026 views | Leave a commentIreland’s Under-18 and Under-16 girls and boys teams have been selected for a quartet of three game series against Glasgow over the weekend
Ireland Under-18 claim fifth with Russian rout
July 25, 2015 | 1,919 views | Leave a commentFifth place for the Irish Under-18 boys was confirmed in emphatic fashion as they ran up a 9-1 win over Russia in Santander to cap a fine week for Andy Smyth’s side.
Ireland U-18s power to victory over England
July 24, 2015 | 1,741 views | Leave a commentMatthew Nelson’s 43rd minute corner deflection handed Ireland a deserved 2-1 win over England to guarantee A status from the EuroHockey Youth Championships in Santander.
Ireland give German U-18s scare in Santander
July 22, 2015 | 1,478 views | Leave a commentIreland’s Under-18 boys gave Germany a strong rattle as they aimed sought to grab a big win and keep alive outside hopes of earning a semi-final berth but ultimately were undone in Santander 7-3.