Impressive wins not enough for Ireland
Ireland’s men narrowly missed out on picking up their second trophy of the summer, despite finishing the INSEP Five Nations in Paris as the competition’s only unbeaten side.
Maguire brace keeps Ireland afloat
Ireland’s profligacy in attack continues to cause concern after they spurned another hatful of chances in recording a 3-3 INSEP Five Nations draw with hosts France in Paris last night, thanks largely to a double from Phelie Maguire (above), his first international goals since February 2008.
Harte heroics earn a point in Paris
Goalkeeper David Harte’s late penalty stroke save earned Ireland a 0-0 draw with Poland on the opening day of the Five Nations tournament in Paris yesterday.
Ireland finish with a flourish
Ireland’s U17 girls ended their Youth Olympic adventure in Singapore with a 3-1 win over South Africa this morning, guaranteeing them a fifth-place finish.
Harte twins Holland-bound
Cork-born brothers Conor and David Harte have joined the exodus of Irish men’s international players, having decided to take up opportunities to play in the Dutch hoofdklasse with SCHC. National coach Paul Revington has named 12 foreign-based players for this week’s Five Nations tournament in Paris.
Ireland off the mark in Singapore
Ireland picked up their first points of the girls’ Youth Olympic Games in Singapore today, recording a 1-0 win over South Africa.