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.
Munster trio make Ireland A cut
The 18-player Ireland A selection – announced this morning and selected by Dave Passmore and Denis Pritchard – includes many names likely to feature in this summer’s Irish U21 panel.
U16 sides share English series
Ireland’s U16 boys and girls shared their respective series with England this weekend, both ending with a win, draw and loss to their names in Lilleshall.
How Quins became kings – in their own words
Cork Harlequins’ Irish Senior Cup victory in 2012 was a true bolt from the blue, one of the biggest shocks in Irish hockey in recent seasons. Here, Quins coach Phil Oakley, captain Mark Black, defender John Hobbs and supporter and former manager Donal Kingston tell the story of a remarkable triumph in their own words.