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Ireland June 29, 2026

Hockey Mondays Episode #139 – The FIH Hockey Pro League Conclusion!

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fu1 6024 20260627 scaled 1 - Ireland’s FIH Hockey Pro League journey comes to an end with defeat to China - Saturday, June 27 – Berlin, Germany: The Ireland Women’s Hockey Team tasted defeat in their final match of the FIH Hockey Pro League, with an early China goal proving the difference-maker after a performance of real purpose and intensity from the Irish side. The result sees Ireland relegated from the tournament by the finest of margins, despite a debut campaign of real positives.

Ireland’s FIH Hockey Pro League journey comes to an end with defeat to China

fu1 3396 1 - Late drama costs Ireland in penultimate FIH Hockey Pro League match against Germany. - Friday, June 26 – Berlin, Germany: The Ireland Women’s Hockey team once again fell at the hands of late goals in their penultimate FIH Hockey Pro League match of the season against Germany. A goal in the opening quarter gave the hosts the lead, but Ireland fought back to level terms with six minutes to play, Roisin Upton finding the back of the net. Germany wasted no time restoring their lead from a penalty corner of their own before adding a third to put the result out of Ireland’s reach.

Late drama costs Ireland in penultimate FIH Hockey Pro League match against Germany.

munster blitz 4 - Celebrating a School Year of Hockey Growth in Munster and Connacht - As another school year comes to a close, Hockey Ireland’s Development Officers have been reflecting on a hugely successful few months of introducing more children to hockey across Munster and Connacht.

Celebrating a School Year of Hockey Growth in Munster and Connacht

fu1202606248155 2 scaled 1 - Heartbreak for Ireland as late goal gives China the FIH Hockey Pro League win - Wednesday, June 24 – Berlin, Germany: The Ireland Women’s Hockey Team suffered a late defeat to China in their second of four matches in Berlin’s FIH Hockey Pro League stage. After a perfect start saw Ireland captain score in the opening 15 seconds, Ireland found themselves level at half-time as China equalised from a penalty corner. Knowing the value of a draw in their bid for FIH Hockey Pro League survival, Ireland kept things tight in the second half to stay level, but a late chance for China proved the difference maker as Zhong Jiaqi found the back of the net with 2 minutes remaining.

Heartbreak for Ireland as late goal gives China the FIH Hockey Pro League win

whatsapp image 2026 06 23 at 21 39 17 - Late goals sink Ireland in first match against the hosts in Germany stage of FIH Hockey Pro League - Tuesday, June 23 – Berlin, Germany: The Ireland Women’s Hockey Team suffered a 2-0 defeat to Germany in their first of four matches in Berlin in their final FIH Hockey Pro League stage. After a huge defensive effort and standout performance from Ayeisha McFerran in the Irish net, Germany eventually broke the deadlock with less than ten minutes to play, before securing the win with a second in the closing minutes.

Late goals sink Ireland in first match against the hosts in Germany stage of FIH Hockey Pro League

whatsapp image 2026 06 22 at 13 32 37 - Hockey Ireland appoint Patrick Tshutshani as Ireland U21 Men’s Head Coach - Monday, June 22: Hockey Ireland are delighted to announce the appointment of Patrick Tshutshani as the new Ireland U21 Men’s Head Coach and IRL Senior Men’s Support Coach.

Hockey Ireland appoint Patrick Tshutshani as Ireland U21 Men’s Head Coach

whatsapp image 2026 06 22 at 15 44 58 - Manverton Expands Support of U21 Men’s Team with Front-of-Shirt Sponsorship - Monday, July 22: Hockey Ireland are delighted to unveil Manverton as the Main Front-of-Shirt sponsor for the IRL U21 Men in 2026 as preparations continue for the 2026 EuroHockey Championship II competition in Poland this July.

Manverton Expands Support of U21 Men’s Team with Front-of-Shirt Sponsorship

2 4 - Hockey Mondays Episode #138 – Victory in Rotterdam, the Conclusion in Cape Town, and More! - Hockey Ireland

Hockey Mondays Episode #138 – Victory in Rotterdam, the Conclusion in Cape Town, and More!

cz8 1680 20260620 scaled 1 - Ireland put five past USA to end FIH Hockey Nations Cup campaign on winning form - Saturday, June 20 – Cape Town, South Africa: The Ireland Men’s Hockey Team concluded their time at the 2026 FIH Hockey Nations Cup by securing a second win over the USA. A Ben Nelson brace and goals each for Alistair Empey, Greg Williams, and Matthew Nelson were enough to see the side cruise to a 5-1 victory over the tournament debutants, ending their campaign on a positive note.

Ireland June 20, 2026

Ireland put five past USA to end FIH Hockey Nations Cup campaign on winning form

Saturday, June 20 – Cape Town, South Africa: The Ireland Men’s Hockey Team concluded their time at the 2026 FIH Hockey Nations Cup by securing…

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