Connery back in Irish fold
Áine Connery looks set to be given the chance to resurrect her Irish international hockey career, after she was confirmed as a participant of the team’s central preparation programme (CPP) yesterday.
Dutch hit form after Ireland denied a draw
The Netherlands hit form in a serious way yesterday afternoon in the second of two challenge matches against Ireland in Seville, routing a tired Irish side 5-0 just 24 hours after having to come from two goals down to defeat Paul Revington’s (above) side 3-2.