Masters
Masters reach final showdowns at Euros in Tilburg
August 17, 2017 | 472 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 | 309 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 | 459 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 | 436 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 | 303 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 | 187 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 | 403 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 | 540 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 | 787 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 | 958 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 | 995 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 | 474 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 | 720 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 | 1,045 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 | 907 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 | 1,076 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.
19 teams to contest masters Interpros
April 28, 2016 | 2,455 views | Leave a commentLeinster Women O-45s and Leinster Men O-40s are both set to defend their Interprovincial titles at home this weekend in the 2016 Masters Interprovincials at Three Rock Rovers’ Grange Road.
Ireland women’s Over-50s groundbreaking World Cup ends in silver medal
April 14, 2016 | 2,740 views | Leave a commentIreland’s Over-50s Masters were denied a famous World Cup victory last week as home favourites Australia edged them out in a thriller. Ireland had reached the final off the back of a flawless group stage, not conceding in any of their build-up matches.
Master Over-50s set for historic World Cup final
April 4, 2016 | 2,924 views | Comments (1)Ireland Master Ladies 50s have qualified for the International Masters World Cup Final in Canberra on April 6, taking on home hosts Australia in the decider.
Masters men’s Over-40s claim Euro bronze in own piece of history-making
September 2, 2015 | 1,164 views | Leave a commentWhile the Irish senior men had a week to remember, their Over-40 counter-parts had a similarly memorable time in London last week when they earned their first ever bronze medal in the Masters event; here is Duggie Good’s report from the event