Green machine gets back into gear
Ireland’s narrow Olympic qualification miss was put into further perspective last night as they swatted aside London-bound South Africa 4-2 in the Celtic Cup at Lisnagarvey.
Hobbs returns to Irish senior side
Cork Church of Ireland midfielder David Hobbs is set to make his first senior international appearances in a year after he was called up for this weekend’s Celtic Cup at Lisnagarvey.
Rankings slip sees Quins’ EHL dream die
Cork Harlequins’ EuroHockey League dream was snatched from them yesterday after Ireland lost one of its places in world hockey’s top club competition.
Busy few weeks for Irish sides
There’s been no rest for the wicked – if you’re an Irish international hockey player – in recent weeks, with a flurry of activity involving the senior, A and U21 international sides.
Smith gets Ireland’s call
Alastair Smith earned a welcome surprise yesterday when he was drafted into the Ireland senior squad for the first time, ahead of this week’s three-game series against Spain in Santander.
Ireland left with plenty to ponder
Ireland left the Investec London Cup with some stinging words from Great Britain coach Danny Kerry ringing in their ears, after they finished bottom of the pile thanks to a 3-0 defeat to Great Britain in Chiswick.