Ames vows to return for Ireland
David Ames insists his loyalty still lies with Ireland — but has yet to set a date for when he will end his self-imposed international exile.
Ames and Sloan out of Argentina trip
The ongoing unavailability of David Ames and Ian Sloan sees a couple of new faces included in Andrew Meredith’s first Ireland squad as the green machine gears up for the Champions Challenge I in Argentina later this month.
Clubs frustrated in bid to tackle IHA
Clubs hoping to take the Irish Hockey Association (IHA) board to task over their handling of Ireland’s participation in a high-profile tournament in Argentina have encountered delays in their attempts to get a special general meeting held.
Meredith takes the reins
Irish captain Ronan Gormley yesterday hailed the “world-class” appointment of Andrew Meredith to the senior men’s national post.
Frenzied fundraising drive has a happy ending
A remarkable fundraising drive by the Irish hockey community – which saw more than €60,000 raised in less than five days – had a happy ending as Ireland’s participation in next month’s men’s Champions Challenge I in Argentina was confirmed yesterday.
’50 Saves of Gray’ help Ireland to bronze
Ireland were left thankful for what one wag termed “The 50 Saves of Gray” as they claimed a brilliant bronze at the Champions Challenge I tournament in Dublin yesterday.