Green army gets ready to conquer
Irish hockey is gearing up for another nail-biting Sunday afternoon’s viewing tomorrow as the women’s team get their shot at Olympic qualification.
O’Flynn helps Ireland edge closer to dreamland
Audrey O’Flynn’s remarkable hot streak from short corners helped Ireland to a 3-2 win over Spain in Belgium that Gene Muller and Alex Speers termed the best of their Irish careers, moving the green army to within 70 minutes of Olympic qualification.
Jackson rallies Irish troops
John Jackson has proved himself one of the most eloquent and thoughtful Irish hockey players when a dictaphone is thrust in his
direction. And even after one of the most heartbreaking moments of his sporting career, Jackson fought back the tears to offer a rousing rallying cry to team-mates and supporters.
Symmons breaks cap record as Irish win again
Second half doubles from Audrey O’Flynn and Emma Smyth finally got Ireland over the hump of world number 30 side Mexico as they eventually ran out 5-0 winners against the minnows at the women’s Olympic qualifying tournament in Kontich, Belgium yesterday.
A hockey heartbreak told through Twitter
Southern Fried Hockey collected tweets from Irish players, fans and clubs in the aftermath of the emotional Olympic qualifier final defeat to Korea
Seconds out as tale of the tape leaves Irish crestfallen
Ireland’s Olympic dream was snatched from them in the cruellest fashion yesterday, as Korea claimed a contentious winner with just nine seconds to go to stun a packed Belfield into silence.