Over-run Irish need new inspiration
Ireland’s harrowing 5-0 defeat at the hands of Olympic silver medallists the Netherlands in Rotterdam last night has left a daunting path ahead of them if they are to reach a first World Cup since 1990.
Strong showings from Irish masters
Ireland’s masters teams put in some stellar performances at the Home Nations tournaments in Dublin this weekend but were edged out by England for the titles.
Blacksticks tame off-colour Irish
Ireland will look to patch up their short corner defence as they bid to get their World League semi-final campaign back on track against a new-look Netherlands tonight (7pm), having lost 4-2 to New Zealand on Saturday.
Ireland disappointed by Indian draw
Ireland felt vexed by some late video referral decisions as a a 4-4 World League semi-final draw with India in Rotterdam yesterday was seen as an opportunity lost.
Ireland go hunting World Cup berth
Phelie Maguire says Ireland won’t be one-game wonders as they begin their World League semi-final campaign today hoping to qualify for a major tournament for the first time since 1990.
Masters host trio of home nations tournaments
Four years after Ireland first participated in the women’s masters home nations in Swansea, with one Over 40s squad of 13, they host the tournament, fielding teams at O40s, O45s and O50s level. The tournament will take place in UCD / Railway /Pembroke on 14th – 16th June.