The day Ireland silenced over 60,000 in Wembley
January 1, 2021 | 3,654 views | Leave a commentJenny Redpath, Annette Fortune and Claudia Tierney reflect on the day Ireland shocked a Superstar-laden England in front of a bumper crowd in Wembley
Euro World Cup spots in spotlight as FIH launch Nations Cup bidding process
December 18, 2020 | 3,564 views | Leave a commentWhile the European Hockey Federation has secured a high quota of tickets to the 2022 and 2023 World Cups, precisely where and how those tickets will be allocated is under discussion.
Dancer names reduced panel for 2021 Olympic bid
December 18, 2020 | 3,097 views | Leave a commentUncapped Michelle Carey and Zara Malseed have been given a late chance to stake a claim for an Olympic spot following Irish women’s head coach Sean Dancer’s decision to reduce his panel.
Brennan appointed Under-21 men’s coach
December 12, 2020 | 3,534 views | Leave a commentJoe Brennan has been appointed as the national boys development coach and Under-21 men’s head coach.
Siobhán Madeley the November Volunteer of the Month
December 9, 2020 | 2,935 views | Leave a commentSiobhán Madeley has been named Leinster Hockey’s November Volunteer of the Month for her work introducing and promoting hockey for people with special needs in Ireland.
Competition on hold until new year; HI AGM reveals hefty financial difficulties
December 1, 2020 | 3,916 views | Leave a commentHockey Ireland has confirmed no all-Ireland competition will start until a four-week lead-in period has passed from the point in time that training is allowed on the entire island of Ireland.
LHA seeking Development Programme Manager
November 30, 2020 | 3,079 views | Leave a commentThe Leinster Hockey Association want to appoint a Development Programme Manager (DPM). This will be a full time role – running as two-year fixed term contract with the potential to extend.
O’Flanagan aiming to inspire schoolkids as part of Dare to Believe campaign
November 23, 2020 | 3,307 views | Leave a commentAnna O’Flanagan, Roisin Upton, Nicci Daly, Shirley McCay, Emma Buckley and Shane O’Donoghue are among 25 athlete ambassadors for Sport Ireland’s Dare to Believe which aims to bring Olympic stars into the classroom.
Henchy named Leinster’s October Volunteer of the Month
November 20, 2020 | 2,982 views | Leave a commentAdrian Henchy has been selected as the Leinster Hockey Volunteer of the Month for October for his superb work in north county Dublin to bring hockey to the heart of the Donabate community.
Daly hoping to hit top gear in 2021
November 16, 2020 | 3,334 views | Leave a commentWith positive noises the Olympic Games will go ahead – with or without fans – Nicci Daly is grateful for the long lead-in time as she looks to potentially sign off a remarkable career on the biggest stage.
Indoor season forced to adapt at local, national and Euro level
November 12, 2020 | 3,180 views | Leave a commentThe indoor season is set for an overhaul with Covid-19 restrictions leading to postponements at Leinster, national and European level this winter.
Jacob appointed Irish women’s team manager
November 12, 2020 | 2,761 views | Leave a commentLisa Jacob has been appointed as the new Irish women’s hockey team manager, taking over from Arlene Boyles in the role to work with head coach Sean Dancer for the remainder of the 2021 Olympic campaign.
“It feels like only yesterday” – Katie Mullan on a year since Olympic qualification
November 12, 2020 | 2,620 views | Leave a commentExactly a year since that electrifying night in Donnybrook’s Energia Park, Katie Mullan was probably expecting to be basking in the afterglow of a maiden Irish women’s Olympic hockey campaign.
Bray invite all clubs to get involved with Hooked Together challenge
October 29, 2020 | 3,415 views | Leave a commentThe aim of Hooked Together is to provide a nationwide lockdown opportunity for teams and players to keep active individually and within their 5km
Abbeyleix’s Luttrell named September Volunteer of the Month
October 29, 2020 | 2,647 views | Leave a commentAbbeyleix Hockey Club’s Garry Luttrell has been named the inaugural Leinster Hockey Volunteer of the Month Award which was launched in September
Tumilty casting the net wide to get Green Machine motoring again
October 23, 2020 | 3,901 views | Leave a commentWhile Mark Tumilty only dropped the “interim” part of his title of Irish men’s head coach this week, the former Banbridge boss has already laid plenty of groundwork for his tenure, assessing almost 70 potential players to date.
Kick in the teeth for Harte as Hoofdklasse considered ‘amateur’ competition
October 21, 2020 | 3,207 views | Leave a commentWhile last Thursday’s deferral of the EY Hockey League’s has seen many at the top end of the game question what esteem Ireland’s top competition holds locally, David Harte is enduring the same travails in the Netherlands.
Hockey Ireland confirms increased restrictions
October 21, 2020 | 2,772 views | Leave a commentIncreased restrictions have been confirmed by Hockey Ireland following updated government advice both north and south of the border in the past few days.
Tumilty confirmed as head coach of full-time basis after year as interim boss
October 21, 2020 | 2,241 views | Leave a commentMark Tumilty has been confirmed as the Irish men’s head coach on a full-time basis following close to a year holding the post on an interim basis. He initially took on the job for the month leading up to last October’s Olympic qualifiers in Vancouver after Alexander Cox vacated the role in the wake of […]
Town make major statement in Leinster Division One
October 15, 2020 | 3,114 views | Leave a commentMonkstown produced a statement win early in the women’s Leinster Division 1 season on Wednesday; round-up from the five midweek Leinster men’s and women’s games
Cracknell steps down as Banbridge men’s coach
October 13, 2020 | 3,424 views | Leave a commentGordon Cracknell has stepped down as Banbridge men’s coach, citing the time demands as they key reason for the decision.
UCC and Banbridge through in women’s ISC
October 12, 2020 | 2,473 views | Leave a commentUCC and Banbridge took up their places in the second round of the women’s Irish Senior Cup with exciting 2-1 wins each, getting the best of Glenanne and Monkstown.
Tarf and C of I advance in ISC as Trinity and Avoca start strong in 1A
October 11, 2020 | 2,834 views | Leave a commentMen’s Irish Senior Cup and Leinster Division 1A round-up Clontarf got the best of Kilkeel to advance to the second round of the men’s Irish Senior Cup along with Cork C of I from the two ties that went ahead in the competition. For the Bulls, they are temporarily calling the Sutton Park smurf turf home as Mount Temple is […]
Railway chugging along at speed in women’s EYHL
October 11, 2020 | 2,659 views | Leave a commentRailway Union continue to set the pace in the women’s EY Hockey League as they ground out the points 1-0 from their home date with reigning champions Pegasus at Park Avenue; here’s the round-up of Saturday’s action
YM cling on to perfect record alongside Lisnagarvey
October 11, 2020 | 2,322 views | Leave a commentYMCA’s incredible start to the season continued apace as they held off Banbridge at Havelock Park to take a surprise share of top spot with Lisnagarvey after three rounds of the men’s EY Hockey League.
Saturday round-up – October 10
October 10, 2020 | 3,048 views | Leave a commentRailway Union have built a two-point lead in women’s EYHL while YMCA and Lisnagarvey head up the men’s division; here’s all the key results from Saturday
Leinster men’s Division 1A assembles for new season
October 10, 2020 | 2,558 views | Leave a commentLeinster men’s Division One’s runners and riders assemble this weekend for the start of what they hope will be a busy season amid Covid-19 and the various different competitions on their agenda.
Rathgar, C of I and Harlequins opt against travel over Covid concerns
October 9, 2020 | 2,817 views | Leave a commentRathgar’s men, Cork C of I’s women and both Cork Harlequins teams have opted against travelling for their respective out-of-province games over Covid-19 concerns.
Leinster’s top two leagues to proceed in Level 3 but lower tiers postponed
October 6, 2020 | 2,120 views | Leave a commentLeinster Hockey confirmed on Tuesday afternoon men’s Division 1A and 1B and women’s Division 1 and 2 can proceed as scheduled following the Government move to place Ireland at Level 3 of the “Living with Covid” response plan.
Big three start Leinster league on winning note
October 5, 2020 | 2,068 views | Leave a commentThe three EYHL2 sides from last year all got off to winning starts in Leinster women’s Division One while Avoca lead the way courtesy of a second successive win.
Railway and Alex flying high in women’s EYHL
October 4, 2020 | 1,897 views | Leave a commentOld Alex and Railway Union sit top of the women’s EY Hockey League table following their narrow wins on day two of the competition, both making it six points from six with 2-1 victories.
YM, Town and Garvey lead way after men’s EYHL day two
October 4, 2020 | 2,034 views | Leave a commentMonkstown, YMCA and Lisnagarvey kept their 100% records in tact with narrow victories on day two of the men’s EY Hockey League while Three Rock Rovers notched their first success and Bann fought back against the Glens
Saturday round-up – October 3
October 3, 2020 | 2,626 views | Leave a commentYMCA lead the men’s EYHL on goal difference while Railway and Old Alex head up the women’s competition; here’s the Saturday round-up
Monkstown’s favourite son favours clipboard over famous number 9 shirt after historic 20 sky-blue years
October 2, 2020 | 2,060 views | Leave a commentFor the first time this millennium, Monkstown took the field last Saturday without Gareth Watkins donning the number nine jersey for the first day of the season.
Hockey Ireland calls for submissions from clubs over Covid-related travel concerns
October 2, 2020 | 2,488 views | Leave a commentWhile tough penalties for sides not fielding in the EY Hockey League were outlined in regulations issued last Friday, September 25, Hockey Ireland has said such sanctions will not be automatically imposed until they have assessed submissions from clubs to explain their reasons not to travel.
Corinthian begin title defence – Leinster Women’s Division One and EYHL2 previews
October 1, 2020 | 2,322 views | Leave a commentLeinster women’s Division One enjoys its first full programme of fixtures on Saturday; check out our team by team previews along with the women’s EYHL2 line-ups
Garvey storm to women’s IHT title
September 29, 2020 | 1,244 views | Leave a commentLisnagarvey’s storming first quarter put them on course to their second national trophy in eight days as they swept past the challenge of North Kildare.
Adair paints the town red as Corinthian land third IJC title
September 28, 2020 | 1,347 views | Leave a commentCalum Adair’s close-range finish was all that stood between Corinthian and Lisnagarvey as the Whitechurch club landed the men’s Irish Junior Cup at Comber Road for the third time in their history.
Railway and Insta on fire on women’s EYHL opening day
September 27, 2020 | 2,004 views | Leave a commentCatholic Institute and Railway Union produced a couple of sensational performances to land wins over sides who were in the top four of the women’s EY Hockey League before it succumbed to lockdown last term.
Garvey, Town and YMCA off to flying men’s EYHL start
September 27, 2020 | 1,646 views | Leave a commentMen’s EY Hockey League – day one round-up Lisnagarvey 4 (B Nelson 2, J Lorimer 2) Three Rock Rovers 2 (B Johnson, P Blakeney) Two late James Lorimer penalty corners earned Lisnagarvey a big home win over Three Rock Rovers at Comber Road as their unbeaten run on the national stage was put under huge pressure. Ben Nelson twice gave […]
Saturday round-up – September 26
September 26, 2020 | 2,552 views | Leave a commentAll the results from the first day of the 2020/21 EY Hockey League
Men’s EYHL starts here – international returns to raise the bar
September 25, 2020 | 2,759 views | Leave a commentThe quality of the men’s EY Hockey League is expected to ramp up this season with the return of several international stars to the competition from the pro ranks in Belgium and beyond.
Women’s EYHL starts here – team by team preview for 2020/21
September 25, 2020 | 3,113 views | Leave a commentSix months since lockdown, the women’s EY Hockey League gets back into action on Saturday but not without one last talking point as the sport still comes to terms with the Covid-19 crisis.
From brink of extinction to “highest honour” on the Portrane rollercoaster
September 24, 2020 | 2,013 views | Leave a commentA century in the making, it was beautifully fitting that Portrane’s finest hour would see a Neville flick in the winner and a Henchy on the sideline, calling the shots.
Loreto’s O’Donnell more than happy to give back after all hockey has given to her
September 22, 2020 | 1,407 views | Leave a commentBronwyn O’Donnell says sport has given her so much in life that she is “more than happy to give back” her time as part of Irish sport’s incredible volunteer army.
Storming first half sees Pembroke II win women’s IJC
September 21, 2020 | 1,522 views | Leave a commentWomen’s Irish Junior Cup final Old Alex 0 Pembroke Wanderers 3 (T Wensley, R Scott, A De Jong). Pembroke II produced a breathtaking first half performance to land the women’s Irish Junior Cup for a tenth time on a hectic weekend of three finals for the Ballsbridge club. It put them in great shape and they were able […]
Torrans and Meeke combine again for JP final victory
September 21, 2020 | 1,309 views | Leave a commentSarah Torrans and Ali Meeke provided the magical combination for a second successive week to unlock the door to Jacqui Potter Cup success, winning the final 1-0 on home Beaufort turf on Saturday.
Cup kingpins Garvey leave it late to deny UCD fairytale win
September 20, 2020 | 1,454 views | Leave a commentIn the end, logic prevailed as the all-time record Irish Senior Cup winners Lisnagarvey prevailed against the first-time finalists UCD but, boy, did they get one hell of a scare.
UCD’s muscle memory makes light of disrupted preseason to land ISC once again
September 19, 2020 | 1,356 views | Leave a commentUCD showed plenty of muscle memory to continue their incredible run in the women’s Irish Senior Cup with a third title in four years, beating Pegasus 3-1 at Comber Road.
Saturday round-up – September 19
September 19, 2020 | 1,621 views | Leave a commentUCD and Lisnagarvey won the Irish Senior Cup titles while a series of other trophies from the 2019/20 season were decided; here’s the round-up