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Ireland will face Australia, China and England at the World Cup

Women's success taught us to 'dream big', says Cox

New Ireland coach Alexander Cox doesn't think that the success of the women's team heaps any extra pressure on his side ahead of the World Cup.

Hockey • 23 Oct 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

The Irish women's hockey squad will receive a Dame Street homecoming later this afternoon

Irish women's hockey squad set for homecoming party

Fans will get to celebrate with the Ireland's World Cup silver medal winning women's hockey squad as details were announced for their homecoming ceremony this evening.

Hockey • 06 Aug 18

Grace O'Flanagan (L) with Ayeisha McFerran

Superb McFerran named goalkeeper of the tournament

Ireland's Ayeisha McFerran was recognised for her phenomenal exploits at the Women's Hockey World Cup when she was name the goalkeeper of the tournament.

Hockey • 05 Aug 18

'We're proud of how we've represented our country'

Chloe Watkins said Ireland will return home "extremely proud" of how they represented their country after a phenomenal journey at the Hockey World Cup ended in defeat to the Netherlands in Sunday's final.

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

Recap: Ireland beat Spain in nerve-shredding shootout

Ireland scored an incredible victory over Spain to book their place in the Hockey World Cup final. Read back on how it happened.

Other sport • 04 Aug 18

Katie Mullan in action against Spain during a friendly international in 2016

Ireland v Spain - The past five meetings

The last competitive meeting between Ireland and Spain was a resounding 7-2 defeat in the 2017 European Championships, but the most recent meetings have shown there is little to choose between the teams.

Hockey • 04 Aug 18

'We knew we had the best keeper in the game'

Ireland hero Chloe Watkins said having superb goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran between the sticks gave the Green Machine complete confidence they'd emerge from a nerve-shredding penalty shootout with India in the Women's Hockey World Cup.

Hockey • 02 Aug 18

India's Sunita Lakra and Neha Goyal crowd out Nicola Evans

World Cup quarter-final: Ireland v India recap

Ireland and India went to a shootout before Graham Shaw's side booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals.

Hockey • 02 Aug 18

Graham Shaw believes Ireland can overcome India again

Ireland boss Shaw confident ahead of quarter-final

Ireland go into their Hockey World Cup quarter-final against India confident that they can book a place in the last four of the competition, according to manager Graham Shaw.

Hockey • 02 Aug 18

Ireland are two matches away from the World Cup final

'Memories you keep for life' - Ireland's WC adventure

Assistant coach Arlene Boyles spoke to Declan Whooley ahead of Ireland's Women's Hockey World Cup quarter-final and says the team are eager to continue their remarkable journey.

Hockey • 02 Aug 18

Ireland will face India in the World Cup quarter-finals

Ireland v India confirmed for 6pm Thursday, live on RTE

Ireland will face India in their World Cup quarter-finals this Thursday, following India's win over Italy. The match will be broadcast on RTÉ2.

other sport • 01 Aug 18

Ireland will contest their first World Cup in 28 years

Ireland's men learn World Cup opponents

Ireland have been drawn alongside defending champions Australia, England and China in the pool stages of the men's Hockey World Cup in India later this year.

Hockey • 28 Feb 18

For two successive years Harte has been named the World Hockey Goalkeeper of the Year

Harte excited about the year ahead

With a World Hockey Cup to come and a new director of performance appointed, Ireland goalkeeper David Harte is excited about 2018.

Other sport • 21 Dec 17

Hockey World Cup

Women's success taught us to 'dream big', says Cox

'We have to make sure we keep creating history'

Irish women's hockey squad set for homecoming party

Superb McFerran named goalkeeper of the tournament

'We're proud of how we've represented our country'

Follow Ireland v the Netherlands live with RTÉ

'They fight for every single moment they have together'

Recap: Ireland beat Spain in nerve-shredding shootout

Ireland v Spain - The past five meetings

'We knew we had the best keeper in the game'

World Cup quarter-final: Ireland v India recap

Ireland boss Shaw confident ahead of quarter-final

'Memories you keep for life' - Ireland's WC adventure

Ireland v India confirmed for 6pm Thursday, live on RTE

Ireland's men learn World Cup opponents

Harte excited about the year ahead

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