Ireland

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.

Ireland June 23, 2026

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…

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

cz8 8852 20260619 scaled 1 - Ireland undone by Scotland in chaotic penultimate FIH Hockey Nations Cup match - Friday, June 19 – Cape Town, South Africa: The Ireland Men’s Hockey team suffered defeat in their penultimate FIH Hockey Nations Cup match. In what can only be described as a chaotic affair in Cape Town, Ireland came from two goals down to lead 4-3 with less than a minute remaining. Scotland however found a last-minute equaliser to force a shootout which they went on to win 8-7 in sudden death.

Ireland undone by Scotland in chaotic penultimate FIH Hockey Nations Cup match

fu1 1124 1 1 scaled 1 - Flawless Ireland end penultimate FIH Hockey Pro League stage with victory against Spain. - Thursday, June 18 – Rotterdam, The Netherlands: The Ireland Women’s Hockey Team build on their 1-1 draw the day prior to outclass Spain in the FIH Hockey Pro League. A first quarter goal from Emily Kealy, her first in a green shirt, broke the deadlock. Niamh Carey’s sublime reverse stick strike doubled the lead in quarter 3 before Sarah McAuley added a fourth, deflecting in a penalty corner. A late Spain goal gave them a brief glimmer of hope, but Ireland quickly quelled any hopes of a comeback to secure a crucial three points in their bid to remain in the FIH Hockey Pro League next season.

Flawless Ireland end penultimate FIH Hockey Pro League stage with victory against Spain.

fu1202606178338 scaled 1 - Ireland secure a crucial point against Spain in their penultimate FIH Hockey Pro League match in Rotterdam - Wednesday, June 17 – Rotterdam, The Netherlands: The Ireland Women’s Hockey team came away with a well-earned point in their penultimate outing in Rotterdam in the FIH hockey Pro League. Spain took the lead early on but Ireland responded, Hannah McLoughlin firing into the back of the net from a penalty corner. The chances favoured the green army, but Spanish goalkeeper Clara Lopez kept her side level, with Ayeisha McFerran also making some critical late saves for Ireland to see the sides share the points. Spain came away with the bonus point in the shootout, Perez making the necessary saves to help Spain come out on top.

Ireland secure a crucial point against Spain in their penultimate FIH Hockey Pro League match in Rotterdam

cz8 5761 20260616 scaled 1 - Ireland narrowly miss out on Semi-Final place following draw with South Africa in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup - Tuesday, June 16 – Cape Town, South Africa: The Ireland Men’s Hockey Team missed out on a place in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup Semi-Final by the finest of margins as they drew with South Africa in their last Pool B match. Ireland went a goal up early on through Daragh Walsh, but South Africa turned the game back in their favour with goals either side of half-time. Ben Nelson drew Ireland back level early in the final quarter, but South Africa once again went back ahead thanks to a penalty corner. Nelson gave Ireland a late lifeline with 90 seconds remaining, but South Africa held out to secure the draw they need to take second spot in Pool B.

Ireland narrowly miss out on Semi-Final place following draw with South Africa in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup

2 2 - Hockey Mondays Episode #137 – FIH Hockey Pro League & Nations Cup Update, and Loreto’s Mothers & Others Success! - Hockey Ireland

Ireland June 15, 2026

Hockey Mondays Episode #137 – FIH Hockey Pro League & Nations Cup Update, and Loreto’s Mothers & Others Success!

Hockey Ireland

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