Masters
Grand Masters make big strides at Barcelona World Cup
July 6, 2018 | 664 views | Leave a commentIreland Grand Masters Hockey made great strides forward despite the Spanish sapping heat in Barcelona last week as they took on the World Cup at Real Club de Polo and Castelldefels Hockey Club.
Grand Masters squads jet out to Barcelona World Cup
June 18, 2018 | 789 views | Leave a commentThree Irish Grand Masters men’s Squads are off to the World Cup in Barcelona next week with two Over-60s panels and one Over-65s involved.
Grand Masters squads named for Celtic Cup series
April 14, 2018 | 705 views | Leave a commentThe Ireland Grand Masters Squads have been announced for the Celtic Cup Tournament in Lille, France (on 20th-22nd April 2018) at the Polo Hockey Club.
Masters Medals for Over-55s, 50s and 45s
August 22, 2017 | 442 views | Leave a commentThe Irish ladies Masters Over-55 team took home a brilliant silver medal following their week at the European Masters Championships in Tilburg.
Masters reach final showdowns at Euros in Tilburg
August 17, 2017 | 680 views | Leave a commentThe Irish women’s Over-55s bid for Euro Masters glory advanced on Thursday as they reached the final while the Over-40s are into the semis; on the men’s side, three sides will battle for fifth place.
Ireland Over-40s top pool in Tilburg
August 17, 2017 | 530 views | Leave a commentDay four of the European Masters Championships saw the Irish Over-40s and 55 women land strong wins that put them in the frame for medals following a great Tuesday of action.
Walsh’s quadruple bolsters Over-50s run as Over-55s defeat Netherlands in Tilburg
August 14, 2017 | 655 views | Leave a commentBig wins for the Irish Over-50s and 55s women saw them bolster their Euro Masters campaigns as the group stages hot up in Tilburg; reports and round-up from day four of the competitions
Over-40s and 45 women lead way at Masters Euros
August 13, 2017 | 828 views | Leave a commentThe eight Irish Masters sides continued their European Championships campaigns over the weekend in Tilburg with the women’s Over-40s and 45s leading the way with two wins from two to date
Over-45 women shine on Masters Euros opening days
August 12, 2017 | 510 views | Leave a commentIreland O-45 women began their European championships against Wales in Tilburg on Friday evening with a 4-0 victory as several Irish masters teams started their campaigns
Irish Over-45s land Home Nations for a first time
July 3, 2017 | 392 views | Leave a commentThe tale of the Irish women’s Over-45s success at last week’s Home Nations as they beat both Wales and England 2-1 at Grange Road
Irish Masters win three out of four at Home Nations
June 26, 2017 | 648 views | Leave a commentIreland won three of the four Home Nations titles in which they were competing in their most successful competition ever, taking gold at Over-40s, Over-45s and Over-50s level
Over-40s and 45s keep on rolling at Masters Home Nations
June 25, 2017 | 681 views | Leave a commentOn the second day of the women’s masters Home Nations at Three Rock Rovers, the Irish Over-40s and Over-45s continued their winning ways, while the Over-50s were held to a draw with the Over-55s lost out
Three from three for Ireland at Masters Home Nations
June 24, 2017 | 1,007 views | Leave a commentIreland started the first day of the Home Nations Women’s Masters tournament with three strong wins by the O-40s, O-45s and O-50s.
Over 350 Masters to battle for Home Nations at Grange Road
June 22, 2017 | 1,317 views | Comments (2)Grange Road will this week host hundreds of Masters hockey players in the Home Nations tournament when seasoned internationals and World Cup winning player compete for the title of Home Nations Champions.
Ireland Over-40s dig deep to land dramatic Home Nations win
May 22, 2017 | 1,373 views | Leave a commentIreland’s Over-40s won the Home Nations in Lisnagarvey last weekend with dramatic results against both England and Scotland on Saturday and Sunday to land the victory, writes Dug Good.
Grand Masters win Over-60s Celtic Cup
May 2, 2017 | 692 views | Leave a commentFollowing comfortable wins against the Grand Masters of Wales and France, a final narrow win against Scotland was the crucial result for Ireland to regain the Celtic Cup in Cork at Garryduff.
Grand Masters form new association in time for Celtic Cup
April 27, 2017 | 926 views | Leave a commentThe new Grand Masters Hockey Ireland Association was officially formed on April 23, 2017 with elected officers: Robert Haughton President, Sean Curran Chair and Crawford McKee Secretary.
Leinster Over-40s win eighth successive interpro title
April 27, 2017 | 1,244 views | Leave a commentLeinster Over-40s are still the reigning Masters Champions and still the only name on the cup, eight years in a row, writes Dug Good.
Masters Over-40s end England Home Nations reign
June 28, 2016 | 1,138 views | Leave a commentFor the first time since Masters Hockey started just over 10 years ago, Ireland fielded four teams at the annual women’s Home Nations Championships with the Irish Over-40s securing a memorable victory in their tournament
Grand Masters finish ninth in World Cup
May 22, 2016 | 1,173 views | Leave a commentThe Ireland men’s Over-60s Grand Masters team ended ninth at last week’s World Cup in Newcastle in New South Wales in Australia as they closed out the competition with four wins in succession.