Ireland: EY Ireland Extends Sponsorship of Hockey League
EY Ireland has announced it will continue as the official sponsor of the Irish Hockey League, Ireland’s highest-performing hockey competition on the island of Ireland for a further three years. The EY Irish Hockey League (EYHL) with ten men and ten women’s teams from around the Island of Ireland coming together to compete. Matches are […]
Ireland: France Brush Aside the Green Army to Place One Foot in Next Summer’s Top Tier
Men’s EuroHockey Championship qualifiers Ireland 1 (L Madeley) France 4 (E Tynenez, G Baumgarten, C Sellier) Ireland fell to a 4-1 defeat at the hands of France in Calais to leave their chances of qualifying for next summer’s European Championships top tier all but over. The French hosts got off to a stunning start, netting […]
Ireland: Irish Men Look to Take Down France in Euro Qualifiers
Jonny Lynch, Luke Witherow, Callum Robson and Nick Page will make their ranking tournament debuts as Ireland’s men begin their EuroHockey Championship qualifiers in Calais on Wednesday with a first ever meeting with Lithuania (world ranked 61st). A day later, they come up against hosts France (ranked 11th) in what looks to be the vital […]
World Cup: the Fall of Ireland, From World Cup Silver to a Supporting Role
Four years ago, they were the surprise of the World Cup. Then the Irish women left the tournament with a radiant face and a silver medal. In this edition, The Green Army did not survive the first group stage. And that hurts, with goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran. Kampong’s last defence was there four years ago when […]
World Cup: Ireland’s Hopes Hang on a Thread
Irish eyes quickly turn to Germany after tough World Cup defeat to Chile Women’s Hockey World Cup – Pool A Ireland 0 Chile 1 (D Krimerman Losada) Ireland will have to produce one of their biggest wins yet on Wednesday if they are to continue their World Cup journey following a 1-0 defeat to debutantes […]
World Cup: Reigning Champions Netherlands Start Strong Title Defence Vs Ireland
The Netherlands kicks off the World Cup with a carefree victory over Ireland The Orange Women have started their World Cup convincingly. In a sold-out Wagener Stadium, 9500 spectators witnessed a 5-1 victory over Ireland. A win that signalled that the hunt for title renewal is on and marks a new era. For months, […]
Ireland: Drama Galore as Insta Qualify for Europe While Men’s Final Set for All-ulster Affair
Dramatic late goals were the order of the day as both Catholic Institute and Lisnagarvey scored in the last 10 seconds of their EY Champions Trophy semi-finals to reach Sunday’s decider. For Institute, it put them through to the women’s final, bringing with it a first ever European place in 2023 as they beat UCD […]
Ireland: EYHL Division 2’s Big Playoff Weekend at Whitechurch Park
The journey to EY Hockey League promotion and Division 2 glory reaches its final destination this weekend at Whitechurch Park with eight hopefuls battling it out for glory. The host club made it through to the final four with a hugely impressive 5-0 home win over Cork C of I last weekend with Jessica McGrane […]
New Zealand: Blacksticks Coach to Return Home
Vantage Black Sticks Women head coach has decided to return to his homeland of Ireland ending a three-year tenure with the team.
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Ireland: Lisnagarvey Survive Heartstopping Late Drama to Win Men’s EYHL
Lisnagarvey survived a real final day scare to land the men’s EY Hockey League title following a heart-stopping final day of the season. The Comber Road men needed just a draw to secure the title ahead of Three Rock Rovers and they looked to be cruising with 15 minutes to go as they led 4-3 […]
