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EuroHockey Championship 2025 Ireland team before playing France

Ireland to begin maiden Pro League campaign in Dublin

The new season of hockey's FIH Pro League will begin in Dublin in December as the Ireland women's team take part in the elite international competition for the first time.

Hockey • 15 Sep

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

Ireland's Ben Walker in action against Argentina (Picture: Rodrigo Jaramillo/World Sport Pics)

Ireland sign off 2024 with narrow Argentina loss

Ireland came out on the wrong end of a 4-3 scoreline in an exceptionally close final match against Argentina in Santiago del Estero in their 2024/25 FIH Pro League clash.

Hockey • 16 Dec 24

Shane O'Donoghue scored 142 times for Ireland

Record goalscorer O'Donoghue calls time on Irish career

Ireland's record goalscorer Shane O'Donoghue has announced his international retirement after his side's EuroHockey Championship qualifier bronze medal win over Czechia in Dublin.

Hockey • 26 Aug 24

Kyle Marshall and Jamie Carr were put under pressure by Germany's attack

Germany hand Ireland a thumping in 'tough lesson'

Ireland have been beaten seven to nil by Germany in the FIH Pro League.

Hockey • 02 Jun 24

Ireland suffered a chastening defeat at the hands of Great Britain

Ireland bumped back to earth by clinical Great Britain

Ireland began the final round of FIH Pro League Series matches by falling to a 5-1 defeat against Great Britain at the Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in London.

Hockey • 01 Jun 24

Ayeisha McFerran is ruled out through injury

McFerran ruled out of Spanish tournament through injury

Ayeisha McFerran has been ruled out of the Ireland hockey squad for the upcoming FIH Nations Cup in Terrassa, Spain.

Hockey • 14 May 24

It was a difficult day for Mark Tumilty's side

Spain hit Ireland for seven in FIH Pro League

Ireland's woes in the in the FIH Pro League continued as Spain hit them for seven in India.

Hockey • 24 Feb 24

The Ireland squad shows changes from the one which qualified for the Paris Games last month in Valencia, with injury-related withdrawals and other players absent owing to work commitments

Tumilty names 23-man Ireland squad for FIH Pro League

Ireland head coach Mark Tumilty has named a 23-man squad for their first appearance in the FIH Pro League in India.

Hockey • 01 Feb 24

Ireland's Hannah McLoughlin is thwarted by Spain goalkeeper Clara Perez in the penalty shootout

Olympic qualifier recap: Ireland lose shootout

Ireland's hopes of reaching the Olympic Games suffer a blow as they lose their preliminary semi-final 3-0 to Spain on penalties.

Hockey • 18 Jan 24

Sean Murray and Ireland will need to finish in the top three of their group to qualify

Ireland sides learn Olympic qualifying opposition

Ireland's path to the Olympic Games has become clearer after the draw was made for the men's and women's qualifying tournaments in Spain in January.

Hockey • 07 Nov 23

Mark Tumilty's side will face South Africa in the final

Ireland eye Pro League spot after Malaysia victory

A flawless third quarter brought Ireland to within 60 minutes of a maiden FIH Pro League berth as they beat Malaysia 3-0 in the semi-final of the Nations Cup on Saturday.

Hockey • 03 Dec 22

First up for Ireland is a meeting with England tomorrow

Ireland finally set to begin junior World Cup campaign

After four months delay, what is another day as the Junior Green Army will belatedly get their World Cup campaign up and running on Saturday afternoon against England.

Hockey • 01 Apr 22

Netherlands hammer Ireland in Valencia

Netherlands dismantled Ireland as they record a 7-1 win in the 4 Nations Tournament in Valencia.

Hockey • 01 Nov 18

Shane O'Donoghue scored the Ireland goal

Another heavy defeat for Ireland in Azlan Shah Cup

Ireland slumped to a 4-1 defeat for the second day in succession in the Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia, this time to Australia.

Hockey • 07 Mar 18

Jonathan Bell and Ireland put in an inspired display to beat Korea

Ireland claim superb victory against Korea

Three final-quarter goals saw Ireland start their with Korea in top notch fashion, with a superb 5-2 victory over the world number nine side.

Hockey • 04 Jun 16

Anna O'Flanagan put in a fine performance, but Ireland could not match the USA

USA blitz Ireland to seal victory

Three first-half goals from the USA proved too much for Ireland as they fell to a 3-0 defeat in their final pool match of the "Champions Challenge I" tournament in Glasgow.

Hockey • 30 Apr 14

Alan Sothern was the hero for Ireland, scoring the decisive goal

Sothern strikes to seal Irish victory

Alan Sothern was the hero as Ireland have secured an 1-0 win over Japan in their final Champions Challenge I pool match in Kuantan, Malaysia.

Hockey • 29 Apr 14

Anna O'Flanagan, in action here in the first Test, scored in the second Test

Ireland fall short against India

Ireland just failed to make up a two-goal difference in the second of a triple-header Test series against India, losing out 2-1 in the end.

Hockey • 17 Apr 14

David Harte made sure the score wasn't higher (file picture)

Germany put Ireland to the sword

Ireland lost 6-0 to reigning Olympic champions Germany at the Hamburg Masters this afternoon.

Hockey • 25 Jul 13

Cliodhna Sargent was back in the Ireland team

Ireland lose to Spain in hockey friendly

The Ireland senior women began their preparations for FIH World League 2 later this month with a 2-0 defeat to Spain in a friendly international in Valencia this afternoon.

Hockey • 08 Feb 13

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