Heskin: Ireland weren’t gelling under Meredith
Irish Hockey Association chief executive Mike Heskin admits change at the top was necessary to keep Ireland’s senior men’s bid for Olympic qualification on track.
Meredith and Ireland part company
Andrew Meredith will depart Irish hockey next week after his turbulent tenure as senior men’s coach was ended “by mutual consent” last night.
Ireland’s road to Rio takes shape
Ireland are headed for the USA and Uruguay for World League 2 in 2015, Yvonne O’Byrne gets a senior call-up while Gary Wilkinson, Simon Wolfe and Nick Burns are in the Irish U21 shake-up – read on to find out all the latest Irish international news.
Munster’s own all-American champion
Limerick woman Róisín Upton says she is thankful to the University of Connecticut for taking a chance on her after helping to repay their faith by playing a key role in their first NCAA title victory in 28 years.
Harte headed for India
Cork man David Harte is preparing for a unique Asian adventure after becoming the first Irishman to be signed up for the Hero Hockey India League.
Pressure on to find new competition after U16 Euros withdrawal
Ireland have followed the lead of Europe’s major hockey nations by withdrawing their U16 boys and girls sides from European competition.