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18 January 2024; Katie Mullan of Ireland looks on during the FIH Women's Olympic Hockey Qualifying Tournament semi-final match between Ireland and Spain at Campo de Hockey Hierba Tarongers in Valencia, Spain. Photo by Manuel Queimadelos/Sportsfile

Mullan strike not enough as Ireland beaten by England

It was a 2-1 defeat for Ireland at the hands of England in their final outing in Monchengladbach.

Hockey • 17 Aug

Roisín Upton opened scoring for Ireland from a penalty stroke

Ireland secure Nations League final with win over USA

Ireland beat USA 3-1 in the FIH Women's Nations Cup to progress to the final where they will face New Zealand.

Hockey • 02 Mar

Katie Mullan made her Ireland debut in 2012 and has been team captain for eight years

Mullan steps down as Ireland hockey captain

Katie Mullan has stepped down as captain of the Ireland women's hockey team, but insists she has no plans to retire.

Hockey • 13 Nov 24

Katie Mullan captains the Irish national team and led the team at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Irish duo join maiden women's Hockey India League

Two Ireland international players have joined Indian club Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers ahead of the inaugural women's Hockey India League.

Hockey • 16 Oct 24

Mullan has been part of Ireland's recent peak performances

Qualifying for Paris 2024 critical for Ireland - Mullan

Ireland women's hockey captain Katie Mullan feels qualifying for the upcoming Paris 2024 Games will be "critical" if they are to maintain the momentum gained over recent years.

Hockey • 05 Jan 24

Katie Mullan is hoping that Ireland can end their campaign on a high

Ireland still have plenty to play for, says Mullan

Ireland captain Katie Mullan says there is still a "burning desire" within the Irish women's team to show what they are capable of as they prepare for two classification matches to close out their World Cup campaign.

Hockey • 08 Jul 22

Eoghan Rua players celebrate with the trophy

Mullan and Homes inspire Eoghan Rua to junior A title

A goal from Ireland hockey captain Katie Mullan and a second-half masterclass by Gráinne Holmes were among the key features as Eoghan Rua edged out Clanmaurice 1-11 to 1-10 in a thrilling AIB All-Ireland junior A club camogie final at the O'Raghalllaigh grounds in Drogheda.

GAA • 05 Mar 22

The 27-year-old and her colleagues will face Clanmaurice of Kerry in the junior 'A' decider

Mullan making the most of the switch back to camogie

Ireland hockey captain Katie Mullan on that sense of renewed energy she found when re-joining the Eoghan Rua camogie set-up and reaching today's All-Ireland junior 'A' final.

GAA • 05 Mar 22

Katie Mullan leading the Irish team yesterday

Matches with Britain serving Ireland well - Mullan

Katie Mullan feels more high-quality games will serve Ireland well ahead of the second of another round of matches with Great Britain in preparation for the European Championships and the Olympics.

Hockey • 28 Apr 21

RTÉ will broadcast live coverage of the second game of the series, on Sunday, 14 March

Ireland continue summer preparations with GB series

Ireland will take on Great Britain in an uncapped series later this month as preparations for the European Championships and Olympic Games.

Hockey • 02 Mar 21

Katie Mullan: 'We would be silly of not having the goal of winning a medal at the Olympics'

Irish skipper wants Olympic medal after pandemic delay

If all had gone to plan, right now Ireland would be gearing up for their first ever Olympic Hockey game as they prepared to take on South Africa in Tokyo this Saturday.

Hockey • 21 Jul 20

Mullan making a difference during coronavirus pandemic

Katie Mullan and her Ireland hockey team-mates should be preparing for an Olympic Games this summer, but the Covid-19 pandemic has delayed those plans and has seen her adopt a crucial role in the fight against an unseen enemy.

Hockey • 23 May 20

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 have never qualified for the Olympics

Sean Dancer names squad for Euro Hockey Championships

Ireland head coach Sean Dancer has named his squad for the upcoming Euro Hockey Championships in Belgium, with Ireland opening up their campaign against England on Sunday.

Hockey • 12 Aug 19

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

Katie Mullan (R) struck the winner for Ireland in Belrin

Mullan fires Ireland to brilliant defeat of Germany

Ireland produced a superb 2-1 win over Germany, courtesy of Katie Mullan's winner two minutes from time to beat the 2016 Olympic bronze medalists in Berlin.

Hockey • 15 Jun 17

Katie Mullan