Ireland men's head coach Mark Tumilty has named his 20-player squad for next month’s FIH World Cup qualifiers in Chile.
Ireland will take on Canada, Korea and Poland from 1-4 March with the aim of securing a place at the 2026 Hockey World Cup.
The Green Machine last competed at the World Cup stage in India eight years ago.
Jaime Carr will be Ireland’s first choice between the sticks, with the shot-stopper continuing his world class form into 2026 with both Ireland and Belgian club Gantoise. Alongside him is Luke Roleston, who joins the squad once again having impressed with Banbridge.
Kyle Marshall, Peter McKibbin, Mark McNellis, and Sam Hyland will lead Ireland’s defensive efforts centrally, with Lee Cole, Luke Witherow and Fergus Gibson supporting from the full-back positions.
Greg Williams also joins the squad as part of the back line, playing in just his second major senior international tournament after an exceptional display for the Ireland U21s at the FIH Hockey World Cup in India where he scored six times.
In midfield, Sean Murray and Peter Brown will be the focal points, with Johnny McKee, Jonny Lynch and Adam McAllister linking up with them as Ireland transition from defence to attack.
Up front, the experienced Jeremy Duncan leads the line, with the Monkstown forward fast approaching his 150th cap.
Matthew Nelson will play alongside him looking to add to his goal tally, with Ben Walker, Ali Empey and Louis Rowe completing Ireland’s attacking line.
"The squad have worked exceptionally hard to ensure we are in the best position to earn qualification for the World Cup," Tumilty said.
"We have a very strong group travelling to Chile whom I have the upmost confidence in to get the job done.
"Our objective is simple: return to the FIH Hockey World Cup. We know it won't be an easy task, but we are ready for the challenge."
Ireland begin their Pool B campaign against Canada on 1 March (3pm Irish time). Two days later they take on Korea (2.15pm), whom Ireland beat in 2024 to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games before concluding the group on Wednesday 4 March against Poland (12pm).
Ireland squad: Jaime Carr, Luke Roleston, Greg Williams, Luke Witherow, Fergus Gibson, Lee Cole, Kyle Marshall, Mark McNellis, Sam Hyland, Peter McKibbin, Peter Brown, Johnny McKee, Adam McAllister, Sean Murray, Jonny Lynch, Jeremy Duncan, Ben Walker, Matthew Nelson, Louis Rowe, Ali Empey
Fixtures (Irish time)
1 March Ireland v Canada (3pm)
3 March Ireland v Korea (2.15pm)
4 March Ireland v Poland (12pm)
6-8 March Crossover Matches (semi-finals, final and ranking games)
