American idol Frazer in line for Irish return
Megan Frazer looks set to answer Ireland’s call once more after being named as America’s best university field hockey player.
Lynch back among Irish elite
Jason Lynch has been given a renewed vote of confidence by national coach Paul Revington after he was named in a 24-man core Irish squad in the run-up to March’s Olympic qualifiers.
O’Halloran withdraws from CPP
Former UCC player out of the Irish setup panel in the one major departure from Gene Muller’s selection following the announcement of the latest centralised programme.
IHA confirm the return of Irish U-21 programme
The IHA confirmed the return of the Irish U-21 programme on Wednesday night at the first of four IHA Branch Open Forums in Dublin, a night when they launched HookedForLife, the IHA’s long term player development model.
Ireland O45 ladies do English double
The Irish Women’s Over 45s picked up a pair of victories over England in Park Avenue in an invitational series on Saturday and Sunday, winning 1-0 and 2-1 respectively; a marked development from two rough results early this summer.
Personal landmarks not motivating Jermyn
Compliments from Dutch coaches and goalscoring records are mere asides according to Ireland midfielder John Jermyn, who says his sole focus is attaining Ireland’s first Olympic qualification in hockey since 1908.