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Alan Sothern’s goal seals Ireland’s World Cup spot

Alan Sothern’s goal seals Ireland’s World Cup spot

Men’s side qualify for India 2018 thanks to first ever win over New Zealand

Sun Jul 23 2017 - 13:31
Irish women on edge of World Cup qualification after India win

Irish women on edge of World Cup qualification after India win

It earned a seventh place finish for Ireland, one rank above their pre-tournament rating

Sat Jul 22 2017 - 13:32
Ireland almost certain of World Cup spot

Ireland almost certain of World Cup spot

Today’s nail-biting victory over France should be enough for Irish men

Fri Jul 21 2017 - 16:00
South Africa close World Cup door on Ireland

South Africa close World Cup door on Ireland

Today’s defeat ends Irish hopes of direct qualification for next year’s World Cup

Thu Jul 20 2017 - 15:35
Ireland left frustrated by Spain as World Cup hopes dealt blow

Ireland left frustrated by Spain as World Cup hopes dealt blow

Inspired performance from goalkeeper Quico Cortes the difference in Johannesburg

Wed Jul 19 2017 - 14:40
Ireland women lose to Argentina but World Cup dream still alive

Ireland women lose to Argentina but World Cup dream still alive

Graham Shaw’s side edged out in Hockey World League quarter in Johannesburg

Tue Jul 18 2017 - 14:15
Irish hockey team lose to Germany but real business starts now

Irish hockey team lose to Germany but real business starts now

Hockey World League Semi-Final: They play Spain on Wednesday for World Cup spot

Mon Jul 17 2017 - 17:36
Ireland women tune up for Argentina with narrow England defeat

Ireland women tune up for Argentina with narrow England defeat

Graham Shaw’s side edged out in final Hockey World League group fixture

Sun Jul 16 2017 - 17:27
Late goal sees Irish hockey team progress from group stages

Late goal sees Irish hockey team progress from group stages

Hockey World League Semi-Final: Ireland struggle against unfancied Egyptian team

Thu Jul 13 2017 - 13:32
Hockey: Ireland women just one win away from World Cup

Hockey: Ireland women just one win away from World Cup

Goals from Evans and Pinder gave Graham Shaw’s side a 2-0 win over Poland

Wed Jul 12 2017 - 15:34
Ireland’s unbeaten run ended in Hockey World League semi-final

Ireland’s unbeaten run ended in Hockey World League semi-final

Red Lions of Belgium prove too good, thoughts now turn to Egypt on Thursday

Tue Jul 11 2017 - 20:06
Ireland denied famous win over Germany by clock blunder

Ireland denied famous win over Germany by clock blunder

Graham Shaw said 40-second countdown clock not observed before final penalty corner

Mon Jul 10 2017 - 18:39
Ireland hold strong to overcome South Africa on home turf

Ireland hold strong to overcome South Africa on home turf

Meanwhile, the women’s team opened up their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Japan

Sun Jul 09 2017 - 19:10
Ireland and Japan can’t be separated in Johannesburg

Ireland and Japan can’t be separated in Johannesburg

Rosin Upton puts Graham Shaw’s side in front before Shihori Oikawa’s equaliser

Sat Jul 08 2017 - 13:23
Fulton cautious ahead of Ireland’s World League semi-final campaign

Fulton cautious ahead of Ireland’s World League semi-final campaign

Side has had immaculate run of form in 2017 but will enter contest missing key players

Sat Jul 08 2017 - 07:00
Katie Mullan driven by painful memories of 2015 defeat ahead of World League

Katie Mullan driven by painful memories of 2015 defeat ahead of World League

Ireland meet Japan on Saturday morning in the first of four group games at the World League semi-final

Thu Jul 06 2017 - 19:24
Conor Harte in Ireland squad for World League semi-final

Conor Harte in Ireland squad for World League semi-final

Experienced defender on board as Ireland bid to secure place in 2018 World Cup

Tue Jun 27 2017 - 21:40
Conor Harte in Ireland squad for South Africa

Conor Harte in Ireland squad for South Africa

Defender will travel to World Cup qualifying event next month

Tue Jun 27 2017 - 14:06
Assured Ireland get the better of Korea

Assured Ireland get the better of Korea

Shirley McCay and Katie Mullan goals give Ireland a 2-1 win

Sun Jun 18 2017 - 13:50
David Harte helps SV Kampong to historic Dutch title

David Harte helps SV Kampong to historic Dutch title

Ireland goalkeeper delivers stunning final performance to secure first title in 32 years

Sun May 21 2017 - 12:52
David Harte on the brink of becoming first Irishman to win Dutch hockey league

David Harte on the brink of becoming first Irishman to win Dutch hockey league

He previously became the first Irish player to win the Euro Hockey League in 2016

Thu May 18 2017 - 13:19
Ireland women’s hockey squad strengthened with eight new players

Ireland women’s hockey squad strengthened with eight new players

Several changes made to World League Round 2 winning team ahead of US trip

Mon May 08 2017 - 17:19
UCD clinch Champions Trophy as Cassin proves unbreakable

UCD clinch Champions Trophy as Cassin proves unbreakable

In-form goalkeeper records clean sheets in shootouts in both semi and final of contest

Sun Apr 30 2017 - 20:10
Three Rock Rovers win maiden EY Champions Trophy

Three Rock Rovers win maiden EY Champions Trophy

Mitch Darling wonder goal secures victory over Monkstown at Grange Road

Sun Apr 30 2017 - 19:54
European adventure ends for Banbridge and Lisnagarvey

European adventure ends for Banbridge and Lisnagarvey

Shoot-out defeat to Racing Club particularly painful experience for Banbridge

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:43
Banbridge and Three Rock level  at top of Hockey League

Banbridge and Three Rock level at top of Hockey League

Busy week takes its toll on Co Down side while Three Rock continue their dominance

Sun Apr 09 2017 - 18:45
Magee double seals 11th  hockey cup final for Banbridge

Magee double seals 11th hockey cup final for Banbridge

Co Down side keep treble hopes alive after Monkstown fail to rattle Mark Tumilty’s men

Sun Apr 02 2017 - 18:30
Hockey: UCD strike late to claim another Irish Senior Cup

Hockey: UCD strike late to claim another Irish Senior Cup

Deirdre Duke’s goal two minutes from time denies Cork Harlequins in close contest

Sun Apr 02 2017 - 17:02
Ireland hockey team go one better than objective

Ireland hockey team go one better than objective

Shoot-out win over France in final adds to earlier qualification for next round of World League

Sun Mar 19 2017 - 19:02
Ireland women’s hockey team begin World Cup journey in Malaysia

Ireland women’s hockey team begin World Cup journey in Malaysia

Graham Shaw admits timing not ideal as side make long-awaited return to action

Sun Jan 01 2017 - 17:19
Banbridge on right track after victory over Railway Union

Banbridge on right track after victory over Railway Union

Mark Tumilty’s side return to the top of the men’s EY Hockey League as Monkstown lose

Sun Dec 18 2016 - 19:00
Mossley advance to last eight with shock win over Railway

Mossley advance to last eight with shock win over Railway

Simon Todd scores four as outsiders are one of three regional teams in quarter-finals

Sun Dec 04 2016 - 20:45

Matthew Bell puts Banbridge to the top of the men’s Hockey League

Tie of round six was the 5-5 draw between Glenanne and UCD in Tallaght

Sun Nov 13 2016 - 18:05
Ben Walker seals All-Ireland schoolboys title for St Andrew’s College

Ben Walker seals All-Ireland schoolboys title for St Andrew’s College

Banbridge Academy were given hope with two goals from Jake Rowe

Fri Oct 28 2016 - 17:47
Lisnagarvey and Monkstown on track for repeat of Irish Senior Cup

Lisnagarvey and Monkstown on track for repeat of Irish Senior Cup

Cork C of I defeat Belfast Harlequins while Three Rock Rovers had a 7-1 win over NICS

Sun Oct 23 2016 - 15:37
Banbridge and Lisnagarvey set for EHL date in Eindhoven

Banbridge and Lisnagarvey set for EHL date in Eindhoven

Ulster clubs hope to build on momentum of successful hosting of Round 1 at Havelock Park

Fri Oct 14 2016 - 15:52
Argentina end Ireland’s Olympic dreams but a lot still achieved

Argentina end Ireland’s Olympic dreams but a lot still achieved

‘I hope we’ve raised profile of Irish hockey. Because this team has sacrificed a lot’

Sat Aug 13 2016 - 03:47
Win-or-bust for Ireland and Argentina

Win-or-bust for Ireland and Argentina

Winners of Friday night’s clash in Rio will advance to the quarter-finals. The losers go home

Thu Aug 11 2016 - 18:22
Rio 2016: Ruthless Dutch put Ireland to the sword

Rio 2016: Ruthless Dutch put Ireland to the sword

Craig Fulton’s side taught a harsh lesson by the world’s number two hockey side

Sun Aug 07 2016 - 23:59
Top of table virtually assured after two big Irish wins

Top of table virtually assured after two big Irish wins

Anna O’Flanagan scores four goals in two days as Ireland beat Scotland and Belgium

Sun Jul 31 2016 - 21:26
Ireland hockey team making history as they advance on Rio

Ireland hockey team making history as they advance on Rio

Craig Fulton’s side hoping to make their mark on the biggest of stages

Fri Jul 29 2016 - 01:00
Ireland suffer heavy defeat to Netherlands in Olympic warm-up

Ireland suffer heavy defeat to Netherlands in Olympic warm-up

It was the third game in three days and sixth in eight for the men’s hockey side

Mon Jul 04 2016 - 21:19
Ireland end Valencia Six Nations series with Germany loss

Ireland end Valencia Six Nations series with Germany loss

Craig Fulton’s side without a win but much improved ahead of the Olympics

Sun Jul 03 2016 - 14:21
Ireland let two-goal lead slide as Canada claim draw

Ireland let two-goal lead slide as Canada claim draw

Ireland coach Craig Fulton confirms he will cut Olympic panel this week

Tue Jun 14 2016 - 15:04
Ireland set  for four-game series with Rio rivals Canada

Ireland set for four-game series with Rio rivals Canada

Hockey team faces Canada at Stormont on Thursday in the first of four matches

Thu Jun 09 2016 - 08:51

Anna O’Flanagan and Megan Frazer strike to deny Olympic-bound Spain

Women’s senior international Test match: Graham Shaw’s side follow up wins over Korea and India – both with tickets to Rio

Mon Jun 06 2016 - 21:45
Ireland defeat Korea with  final quarter surge

Ireland defeat Korea with final quarter surge

Craig Fulton’s side overcome world number nine side with ease in their latest Olympic warm-up tie.

Tue May 31 2016 - 21:33
Funding pressures eases for men’s Ireland hockey side

Funding pressures eases for men’s Ireland hockey side

Coach Craig Fulton’s side face Korea four times following completion of their first month of a full-time programme ahead of Rio Games

Sun May 29 2016 - 16:48
106-year-old hockey veteran relishing Olympic challenge

106-year-old hockey veteran relishing Olympic challenge

Ireland’s oldest international, Dorothea Findlater, has fond memories of epic US trip

Thu May 05 2016 - 01:00
Pumped-up Hermes take inaugural women’s EY Hockey League title

Pumped-up Hermes take inaugural women’s EY Hockey League title

A late Sinead Loughran goal killed off the game with four minutes to play

Sun May 01 2016 - 21:13
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