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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

Watkins pays tribute to departing Boyles

Ireland hockey star Chloe Watkins has paid tribute to Arlene Boyles, following the announcement that the Ireland team manager will depart from her role when her contract runs out in August.

Hockey • 21 Jul 20

Roisin Upton: "I'm not too sure exactly when, but adrenaline just takes over and I just kept going."

Upton scored crucial penalty with fractured wrist

One of Ireland's penalty shootout heroines Roisin Upton scored in sudden death with a fractured bone in her wrist.

Hockey • 05 Nov 19

Recap: Ireland beat Canada to qualify for Olympics

Relive the action from Donnybrook as Ireland Women take on Canada Women in the second leg of their Olympic qualifier

Hockey • 03 Nov 19

'It's actually a goal to medal at the Olympics so this is just a stepping stone'

'This is just a hurdle. The goal is an Olympic medal'

Ireland's Gillian Pinder says that their Olympic qualifier against Canada is "just a stepping stone" on the way to hopefully winning a medal at the Tokyo 2020 Games.

Hockey • 30 Oct 19

Ireland face Canada in Donnybrook this weekend

Dancer names Ireland squad for huge Olympic qualifier

Sean Dancer has named his Ireland Women's hockey squad for the huge two-legged Olympic qualifier against Canada next weekend.

Hockey • 28 Oct 19

Katie Mullan: "It would mean absolutely everything to us to qualify for the Olympics."

'We'll fight for every ball' - Mullan ready for battle

Ireland captain Katie Mullan said the Green Army will "fight for every ball" as they gear up for a do-or-die Olympic qualifier showdown with Canada in Dublin.

Hockey • 23 Oct 19

Ireland pair Emily Beatty (L) and Megan Frazer at Energia Park in Donnybrook

RTÉ to screen Ireland's two-legged Olympic qualifier

RTÉ will carry live coverage of the Ireland's historic two-legged Olympic qualifier against Canada at Energia Park in Donnybrook.

Hockey • 17 Sep 19

It was a 4-0 win for Ireland against the Czech Republic

Ireland surge into final and Olympic qualifiers

Ireland have booked their place in the decider of the FIH Series Finals following a comprehensive 4-0 win over the Czech Republic.

Hockey • 16 Jun 19

Ireland outclassed by ruthless India

Ireland have been beaten 3-0 by India in their second test game this week in Santomera, Spain.

Hockey • 03 Feb 19

Deirdre Duke was on the mark for Ireland

Ireland wrap up Chile series with impressive win

A much-improved performance saw Ireland end their four-match series in Santiago with a comprehensive defeat of their hosts Chile.

Hockey • 16 Jan 19

Ireland go wild after Gillian Pinder's winning penalty

Anatomy of a shootout: How Ireland stole the summer

Gillian Pinder and Ayeisha McFerran spoke to RTÉ Sport about Ireland's memorable penalty shootout against Spain in the semi-finals of the Hockey World Cup. Spoiler alert: they won...

Hockey • 28 Dec 18

Shirley McCay won her first Ireland cap in 2007

Back to the grindstone for World Cup hero McCay

World Cup hero Shirley McCay is undecided on her Ireland future but can't wait to return to club duty as the EY Hockey League returns this weekend.

Hockey • 29 Sep 18

Katie Mullan: "Hopefully off the back of what we've done that support will come."

'We have to make sure we keep creating history'

Ireland captain Katie Mullan hopes her team's astonishing achievements at the Hockey World Cup lead to greater funding and support so the Green Army can "keep creating history".

Hockey • 06 Aug 18

Anna O'Flanagan and Chloe Watkins show off their silver medals

Shaw pays tribute to 'truly astonishing' Irish team

Ireland head coach Graham Shaw has hailed the "truly astonishing" performance of his team and urged the Green Army to try and push on to the next level.

Hockey • 05 Aug 18

Follow Ireland v the Netherlands live with RTÉ

Ireland will play the Netherlands in the Hockey World Cup final on Sunday [4.30pm] after the Dutch came through a penalty shootout against Australia on Saturday evening.

Hockey • 05 Aug 18

Ireland head coach Graham Shaw says he was "overwhelmed" by his team's effort

'They fight for every single moment they have together'

Ireland head coach Graham Shaw heaped praise on his team's remarkable bond after they marched into the Hockey World Cup final, and said they'll savour every single second of their dream journey.

Hockey • 05 Aug 18