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.
Loss of Irish EHL place confirmed
Ireland has lost its place in world hockey’s premier men’s club competition as a worrying slide down the European rankings was confirmed yesterday.
Smith axes stars in Irish squad shake-up
Some of Ireland’s most established international hockey players – including Munster-based Cliodhna Sargent and Miriam Crowley – were left reeling yesterday after being dumped from Darren Smith’s squad ahead of August’s European championships.
IHA to become limited company but club levy motion fails
Life begins as a limited company for Irish Hockey on July 1, 2013 following an emphatic vote at the IHA’s AGM on Saturday but clubs rejected a proposed €233 levy for the next two years.
IHA call on clubs to help pay off €60,000 deficit
The country’s hockey clubs will be asked to foot the ball for the Irish Hockey Association’s deficit if a controversial motion is passed at the national body’s AGM tomorrow.