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Ireland restore some pride
Ireland coach Dave Passmore was given a decent send-off in his final game in charge as his side restored some pride with a spirited 2-2 draw with Argentina at Serpentine Avenue earlier today. Passmore’s replacement due to be named in the coming weeks, with the Englishman moving upstairs to a full-time role as high performance [...]
Second-half collapse costs rusty Ireland
Ireland’s lack of game-time together in the past four months since the Celtic Cup was all too apparent as they capitulated against world number seven Argentina at Belfield tonight. Tim Cockram had given his side a first-half lead with a stunning reverse, but Ireland created next to nothing thereafter and were made pay for some [...]
Black returns to Irish fold for Argentina showdown
Ireland senior men’s interim coach Dave Passmore believes the young players in his squad will be in for a serious test as they take on Argentina in the first of an international double-header at Belfield tonight (7.30pm). Passmore has named two panels for the games, with the second taking place tomorrow at Serpentine Avenue (12pm), [...]
Three Rock trio rested for Argentina clashes
Irish hockey’s high performance director Dave Passmore has opted to rest a trio of Three Rock Rovers stars for a super camp to take place ahead of the double-header with Argentina later this month. Mitch Darling, Peter Blakeney and Phelie Maguire have been excused from the two-day camp, to take place on October 25 and [...]
Ireland set for Argentina grudge rematch
Tensions are set to rise later this month after it was confirmed that Ireland’s men will take on Argentina, with both sides having scores to settle. The Irish Hockey Association (IHA) yesterday confirmed the South American side will play two games in Dublin on October 29 and 30, ending speculation that has been circulating since [...]
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