Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

18 January 2024; Katie Mullan of Ireland looks on during the FIH Women's Olympic Hockey Qualifying Tournament semi-final match between Ireland and Spain at Campo de Hockey Hierba Tarongers in Valencia, Spain. Photo by Manuel Queimadelos/Sportsfile

Mullan strike not enough as Ireland beaten by England

It was a 2-1 defeat for Ireland at the hands of England in their final outing in Monchengladbach.

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Scotland defeat Ireland at EuroHockey Championships

Ireland suffered their third loss in four outings at the EuroHockey Championships in Germany, as Scotland inflicted a 3-2 defeat on Gareth Grundie's charges.

Hockey • 15 Aug

Ireland head coach Gareth Grundie is focused on classification

Grundie: Classification is 'one we want to try and win'

Ireland women's hockey head coach Gareth Grundie has told RTÉ Sport that their focus is now on the classification tournament following the 0-0 draw with Germany last night.

Hockey • 14 Aug

EuroHockey Championships recap: Germany 0-0 Ireland

Ireland fail to reach the last four of the EuroHockey Championships after a spirited 0-0 draw with hosts Germany. Here is how the game unfolded.

Hockey • 13 Aug

Ireland out to pass French test after solid Euro start

It's rare in sport that defeat can be looked on in a positive light, but there's no denying that Ireland's opening 2-0 loss to the all-conquering Netherlands side was a commendable outcome.

Hockey • 11 Aug

Sean Murray of Ireland in action against Andrii Koshelenko of Ukraine

Murray's mint as Ireland win Euro Championship II

Ireland won the EuroHockey Championship II title 5-2 on Saturday against Ukraine as they staged a second-half comeback at the Sport Ireland Campus in Blanchardstown.

Hockey • 29 Jul 23

All of Ireland's four goals in the second half

Ireland men gain place at Olympic qualifying tournament

At the Men's EuroHockey Championship II at the Sport Ireland Campus, Ireland defeated Scotland 4-1 to reach the final, an outcome that also saw the Irish gain one of the two spots at next January's Olympic qualifying tournament.

Hockey • 31 Jul 23

Ireland are aiming to qualify for their third European Championships in a row

Ireland hoping to maintain EuroHockey qualifying record

Ireland captain Katie Mullan tells RTÉ's Game On that the squad will be trying to find a balance between youth and experience when they take to the field for the EuroHockey Championship qualifiers in Dublin this weekend.

Hockey • 17 Aug 22

Ireland head coach Mark Tumilty is looking forward to their first capped fixture since Vancouver

Tumilty hoping to move on in Poland

Ireland senior men's head coach Mark Tumilty has said that Sunday's EuroHockey Championship II tie in Poland is an opportunity to finally get November 2019's ill-fated Olympic qualifier against Canada out of their system.

Hockey • 12 Aug 21

Anna O'Flanagan, left, Deirdre Duke and Zara Malseed of Ireland celebrate after the third goal

Ireland ease past Italy to end EuroHockey campaign

Ireland finished their EuroHockey Championship campaign with a victory as Anna O'Flanagan's double underpinned a strong 3-0 win over Italy.

Hockey • 12 Jun 21

England far too strong for Ireland at Euro Championship

Ireland's World Cup qualification bid looks set to come down to October's final qualifier after they could not build on a strong start against England in the EuroHockey Championships' Pool C, eventually losing 5-1.

Hockey • 11 Jun 21

EuroHockey Championships recap: Ireland 1 Spain 1

A 1-1 draw in Amsterdam is enough for Spain to advance to the semi-finals of the EuroHockey Championships at Ireland's expense. Here is how the game unfolded at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen.

Hockey • 09 Jun 21

Chloe Watkins in action against the Netherlands earlier in the tournament

'Small details' key as Ireland face Spain for WC berth

Chloe Watkins said that the make-up of Ireland's group at the Women's EuroHockey Championship meant she always expected that it was going to come down to the final pool game against Spain, as the Green Army look to qualify for the semi-finals.

Hockey • 08 Jun 21

Ireland versus Spain will be live on RTÉ

Pinder backs Ireland to get the job done against Spain

Gillian Pinder tells RTÉ's Game On that she backs Ireland to get the job done in Wednesday's crucial Pool A EuroHockey Nations Championship clash with Spain on Wednesday.

Hockey • 07 Jun 21

Ayeisha McFerran celebrates after Ireland sealed qualification for the Tokyo Games in November 2019

'Rocky' road in rear view as McFerran eyes twin targets

Ireland goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran is aiming high ahead of the EuroHockey Championships and with an Olympics later this summer, while putting a sometimes "rocky" season at club level in her rear view mirror.

Hockey • 02 Jun 21

Lisnagarvey were leading the EY Hockey League table when the season was suspended

Hockey Ireland asks clubs to pause appeals processes

Hockey Ireland has asked clubs to pause their appeals against a decision which granted EY Hockey League club Lisnagarvey a place in next season's EuroHockey League until a final ruling is made by Sport Dispute Solutions Ireland on the matter.

Hockey • 17 Jul 20

Ireland retain top-tier status after Russian victory

Ireland have finished in fifth place at the EuroHockey Championship in Antwerp after a 3-2 victory over Russia on Sunday morning.

Hockey • 25 Aug 19

England erupt in celebration after their dramatic shootou victory

Hinch heroics clinch European gold for England

England's women won the EuroHockey Championships for the first time in 14 years as they defeated the Netherlands 3-1 on penalties to triumph on home soil.

Hockey • 30 Aug 15

Peter Caruth was on the scoresheet again for Ireland.

Ireland edge seven-goal thriller against France

Ireland prevailed 4-3 in their opening Eurohockey Championship match against France at Olympic Park in London.

Hockey • 22 Aug 15

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