IRELAND’S senior men’s hockey team will travel to the European Nations Championships in Rome several days ahead of schedule to acclimatise properly ahead of the tournament, which begins on Sunday, September 11.
Ireland: Irwin is on the Mark for Irelandx50
A last-gasp goal from Instonians' striker Mark Irwin helped Ireland storm back from three goals down to defeat Italy 4-3 in Rome yesterday.
Ireland finish fifth in Europeansx28
Ireland's women equalled their best ever finish of fifth place in the European Championship by beating Ukraine 4-1 in Dublin on Saturday.
Irish Girls Va Va Vroom The French
Belfast Harlequins striker Jenny McDonough stole the show at the National Hockey Stadium in Dublin last night as Ireland opened their European Nations' Cup campaign with this slender victory over France.
Irish in the mood for Euro successx23
THE sense of anticipation is mounting among the Irish squad ahead of tomorrow's European Nations' Cup tournament opener with France at the National Hockey stadium in Dublin.
Ireland: Hockey Beat: We told Eux10
FEW people in Dublin will be unaware that the European Nations Cup tournament is coming to town next week.
Ireland: Hockey Beat: We must get it Rietx6
RIET Kuper had mixed emotions after this victory at the National Hockey Stadium which will hardly instil undue confidence ahead of next week's European Nations Cup tournament at the same venue.
Ireland: Healy Dropped By Ireland
Loreto goalkeeper Louis Healy has missed out on selection for Ireland's European Nations Championship squad.
Ireland name squad for Europeansx11
Louisa Healy was the unlucky player to miss out when Ireland women's hockey coach Reit Kuper named her squad of 18 for the European Championships.
Ireland: Irish ready for Euro assaultx27
There's barely a fortnight until the European Nations Cup hits off in Dublin and all is reasonably good in the Irish camp - both on and off the field.
Ireland: Dave plays numbers gamex24
Irish coach Dave Passmore is set to make the decision soon as to his final 18 for the European Nations Trophy in Rome in September.
Ireland Hold World Championsx9
Ireland gave themselves a real boost ahead of next month's European Nations Trophy trip to Rome when they held reigning world champions Germany to a 1-1 draw at the National Hockey Stadium in Dublin yesterday.
Ireland: So near yet so farx33
IRELAND were just three minutes away from snatching what would have been a surprise draw against mighty Germany in yesterday's international at the National Hockey Stadium at Belfield.
Ireland: Ulster eight to face world champions
Irish coach Dave Passmore has named his 20-strong squad for the two games against world champions Germany in Dublin this weekend and eight Ulstermen have been included.
Ireland: Fits the bill
JENNY McDonough has overcome a major fitness scare and will be able to play in next weekend's glamour double header against Olympic champions Germany in Dublin.
Ireland: Irish ladies win Celtic Cupx4
France's men won the Celtic Cup in Edinburgh today after a third successive victory, beating defending champions Wales 4-2 having been held 1-1 at half-time.
Ireland: Beaney bags Irish girls' winning goal
A SECOND half strike from Belfast Harlequins' star Suzanne Beaney clinched Ireland a 1-0 win over Wales as they opened their defence of the Celtic Cup in sun-splashed Edinburgh yesterday.
Ireland: Irish men draw with Wales in Edinburgh
The Irish men's hockey team drew 1-1 with Wales in their first game at the Celtic Cup. The Irish goal was scored after 6 mins after excellent work by Phelie Maguite finished off by Mark Irwin.
Ireland: Jenny nifty at 50x5
WIMBLEDON and Belfast Harlequins star Jenny McDonough (pictured) will reach a memorable milstone next weekend in Edinburgh when she wins her 50th cap for Ireland at the Celtic Cup.
Ireland: U18 girls ready for European medal push
Ireland U18 coach Mick MacKinnon has spoken of his delight at the fact his charges are in the frame for a set of medals at the European championships in Poland.
Ireland: Tough test but boys eye podium hat-trick
Ireland coach Stephen Watt has paid tribute to his players' efforts in guaranteeing themselves a top four finish at the European U18 Championships in Poland.
Ireland Teams In Hunt For Gold Medals
IRELAND'S U-18 boys are guaranteed a place in the final shake up for a set of medals at the European Championships despite a 1-0 defeat by Spain yesterday in Poland.
Ireland draw with England in Polandx65
Ireland have drawn 2-2 with Engand in their 1st pool game at the European hockey youth championship in Slaskie, Poland.
Ireland lose to Germany
Ireland did well to restrict Olympic champions Germany to a 1-0 winning scoreline at the Four Nations Ladies Hockey tournament in Bremen today.
Ireland men to embark on heavy schedule
The Ireland men will travel to Edinburgh on the 21 July to compete in the Celtic Cup and start a busy two weeks of international competition.
Ireland: Barbour cuts up French
ANDY Barbour enhanced his claims for a place in Ireland's European Nations' Cup squad with an impressive display in Lille yesterday.
Ireland: Gone Southx21
BELFAST Harlequins have failed in a bold bid to attract South African Olympic star Caryn Bentley to Deramore, it was revealed last night.
Ireland: It's kids' stuff for Ireland at doublex9
IRELAND'S under 16 boys and girls had a double success against Scotland in Edinburgh last night as they prepare for next year's European Championships.