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29 July 2025; Charlotte Beggs of Ireland during the women's hockey international match between Ireland and Spain at the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Semi spot up for grabs as Ireland take on Germany

Ireland are eyeing a semi-final spot at the EuroHockey Championships in Monchengladbach, however, they will have to overcome the odds to make it through to the final four.

Hockey • 13 Aug

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Misfiring Ireland punished by France at Euros

Ireland paid for their profligacy in front of goal at the EuroHockey Championships in Germany, as France recorded a 1-0 victory over Gareth Grundie's charges, and their hopes of progressing to a first continental semi-final hang by the most frayed of threads.

Hockey • 11 Aug

Ireland goalkeeper Lizzy Murphy v Netherlands

Ireland hold Dutch to double in EuroHockey opener

Ireland began their EuroHockey Championship campaign with a battling 2-0 defeat to the sport's dominant side Netherlands in Pool A.

Hockey • 10 Aug

Katie Mullan relinquished Ireland captaincy duties last November but continues to perform at the highest level

Mullan eyes semi spot for Ireland ahead of Euros

Katie Mullan and her Ireland team-mates have set themselves a goal of reaching the semi-finals stage at the upcoming EuroHockey Championships in Germany.

Hockey • 05 Aug

20 January 2024; Elena Neill of Ireland during the FIH Women's Olympic Hockey Qualifying Tournament third/fourth place play-off match between Ireland and Great Britain at Campo de Hockey Hierba Tarongers in Valencia, Spain. Photo by Manuel Queimadelos/Spo

Ireland squad for EuroHockey Championships selected

Ayeisha McFerran and Elena Neill have missed out on the Ireland squad for the upcoming EuroHockey Championships, while Katie McKee is back in the 18-player group.

Hockey • 24 Jul

Ireland book Olympic qualification group spot with draw

Ireland will be in the qualification groups for the 2024 Olympics next January in either China or Spain following a 1-1 draw with Italy in their final game at the EuroHockey Championships.

Hockey • 26 Aug 23

Sarah Torrans celebrates her second goal in Ireland's victory over Scotland

Five-star Ireland hammer Scotland in Germany

Ireland bounced back in style to secure a 5-0 victory against Scotland in their Pool B clash at the EuroHockey Championships in Germany.

Hockey • 19 Aug 23

Hawkshaw: 'We have come together...had honest conversations about how we felt so we can move on from it'

Hawkshaw relishing Irish showdown with England

Sarah Hawkshaw is relishing the "huge opportunity" against England on Friday morning as Ireland go in search of the last remaining World Cup ticket on offer from this week's EuroHockey Championships.

Hockey • 10 Jun 21

Goalscorer Upton is congratulated by her team-mates

Game management cost Ireland dearly, says Upton

Róisín Upton says Ireland's inability to control proceedings after taking the lead against Spain proved costly in the 1-1 draw at the EuroHockey Championships.

Hockey • 09 Jun 21

The Irish goal came at the start of the final quarter

Carroll goal enough to keep World Cup hopes alive

Naomi Carroll's late goal handed Ireland a huge win over Scotland at the EuroHockey Championships in Amsterdam to set up a showdown on Wednesday with Spain where victory would guarantee a World Cup ticket.

Hockey • 07 Jun 21

Recap: EuroHockey Championship - Ireland 1-0 Scotland

Sean Dancer's side got the win they needed to keep their chances of progressing from the pool alive, as well as securing a place at next year's World Cup.

Hockey • 07 Jun 21

Sean Dancer's squad face the mighty Dutch in their opening game

EuroHockey preview: Ireland seeking World Cup berth

The Olympic Games are on the horizon for Ireland, but for now the focus is on the EuroHockey Championships in the Netherlands, where three World Cup spots and direct qualification for the Europeans in 2023 are up for grabs.

Hockey • 04 Jun 21

13 of the team that won qualification to Tokyo will be involved

Dancer names strong Irish squad for EuroHockey champs

Ireland head coach Sean Dancer has named a 18-woman squad for the upcoming European Hockey Championships with uncapped Michelle Carey set for a full debut.

Hockey • 20 May 21

O'Donoghue scored the crucial late equaliser

Ireland fightback to earn Euro Championship draw

A heroic late fightback saw Ireland salvage what could be a crucial point in their Belfius EuroHockey Championships campaign, as they drew 3-3 with Scotland in Antwerp.

Hockey • 18 Aug 19

Ireland lost their opening game in the EuroHockey Championships in Antwerp

Ireland outclassed by powerful Netherlands outfit

Ireland's men fell to a 5-1 loss to reigning champions Netherlands in their opening game at the Belfius EuroHockey Championships in Antwerp.

Hockey • 17 Aug 19

Alan Sothern scored Ireland's opening goal against Austria on Sunday

Ireland draw with Austria to avoid relegation

The Irish men's hockey team retained their European A division status after a 2-2 draw with Austria was enough to claim sixth place at the Eurohockey championship in Amsterdam.

Hockey • 27 Aug 17

Anna O'Flanagan scored twice for Ireland

Ireland fall to heavy defeat against ruthless Spain

Ireland were hammered by a rampant Spain in their EuroHockey Championship seventh-placed play-off, but the Czech Republic's 1-0 defeat of Scotland 1-0 later in the day means the Green Machine retain their position in the A Division.

Hockey • 26 Aug 17

Shirley McCay won her 250th cap for Ireland

Ireland ease past Czechs as McCay hits milestone

Goals from Lena Tice, Roisin Upton and Grace O'Flanagan Ireland swept past the Czech Republic in their EuroHockey Championship 5th-8th-placed play-off semi-final on Thursday.

Hockey • 24 Aug 17