O’Flynn gets Ireland chance
Audrey O’Flynn will face up to the biggest test of her fledgling international career next month after she was yesterday named in Gene Muller’s 18-strong Ireland squad for the World Cup Qualifiers in Chile.
Judge delivers Celtic Cup verdict as Munster sides shine
Ireland’s Celtic Cup campaign ended in disappointment, but Catholic Institute and Fermoy both reached domestic finals to ensure it wasn’t all bad news on a weekend where C of I held Quins to a draw that does neither side’s title challenge any favours
Irish drown out French challenge
Ireland showed their resolve as they twice bounced back twice to record an impressive 3-2
Butler and Shaw call time on international careers
Ireland’s senior men’s squad is now more than 300 caps lighter in terms of experience following yesterday’s decision by Glenanne duo Stephen Butler and Graham Shaw to bring the curtain down on their international careers.
Ireland seeking bonne chance
Ireland’s senior women’s squad touched down in Nice, France yesterday ahead of this weekend’s Celtic Cup tournament, knowing many are in the last chance saloon as they bid to secure a place in the squad for next month’s World Cup qualifier in Chile.
McKinnon blasts centralisation plan
One of Irish hockey’s most influential coaches has added his voice to the growing dissatisfaction within the sport with Irish senior women’s coach Gene Muller’s plans to base the national squad in Dublin on a full-time basis.