Carroll part of new Irish wave
Irish interim women’s coach Denis Pritchard has opted to freshen up his panel ahead of next month’s Champions Challenge I by bringing in eight new faces, including Catholic Institute’s Naomi Carroll.
Hockey at London 2012: The Olympic lowdown
Ireland might not be competing after March’s qualification tournament near misses, but there’s still plenty to pique the interest of hockey fans at the London 2012 Olympics, which get underway this weekend. Here’s Southern Fried Hockey’s guide to the tournament.
Gold comes all too easily for Irish U21 sides
A lop-sided European championship campaign came to a suitably farcical end for Ireland’s U21 sides, as they both took gold with heavy victories in their final clashes.
Passmore and Kirkland vacate IHA roles
Major changes are afoot in the Irish Hockey Association after it was revealed that both chief executive Angus Kirkland and high performance director Dave Passmore have stepped down from their respective roles.
Jermyn: Belgian offer too good to turn down
John Jermyn admits he has surprised even himself by opting for another foray into club hockey on the continent, after signing up to play with Belgium’s Royal Pingouin Nivellois for next season.
Europe beckons for Munster sextet
A sextet of Munster players – including UCC’s Stuart O’Grady, above – will head into battle for Ireland U21s as they return to the European stage for the first time in eight years next week.