'It's not an ideal situation to be in 4 months from the Olympics but it's the...
Without a sponsor and €225,000 short of their funding target, the Irish hockey team find themselves in another desperate situation.
View Article'We are very grateful': Ireland receive €50,000 fundraising boost ahead of...
It has been a good week for Hockey Ireland.
View ArticleMickey Harte, Joe Schmidt and Rory McIlroy part of the Irish hockey team's...
Craig Fulton named his 16-man squad for the Olympics yesterday as the final countdown begins.
View ArticleThe good, the bad, and the dodgy: Irish hockey stars tell us all about their...
Ireland open their historic campaign against India on 6 September.
View Article'It is hot out there but there are no excuses': An agonising Olympic start...
The world number five side were given a real scare but survived to take the points.
View ArticleThis Olympics needs to be the start of Irish hockey's adventure, not the end
“This is not a once-off. This is not a fluke. This is what we want to do every time.”
View Article'Everyone recognises what Ireland have done but 2017 is going to be even bigger'
At the end of a historic year for Irish hockey, David Harte joined us to look back on 2016 and discuss what’s next for the team.
View ArticleIreland hockey captain David Harte wins world Goalkeeper of the Year
It’s the second consecutive award for the Corkman.
View ArticleFunding stand-off leaves Ireland's National Hockey Stadium unfit for purpose
The venue in Belfield can no longer host international fixtures as the playing surface doesn’t meet the required standards.
View Article'From a young age I've had dark thoughts. One day, I had enough, abandoned...
Irish hockey international Paul Gleghorne opens up to The42 on the mental health illness which saw him sink to the depths of despair. This is his journey back from the brink.
View ArticlePlayers seek answers after Ireland's application to enter new global Pro...
A lack of a suitable venue meant Hockey Ireland’s bid was rejected.
View ArticleIreland's World Cup dream alive after dramatic shoot-out victory over France
Craig Fulton’s side are one win away from a first World Cup since 1990.
View ArticleTwo goals in two minutes keep Ireland's slim World Cup dream alive
Graham Shaw’s side battled from behind to beat India in the 7th/8th place World League play-off.
View Article'We have to pay €550 to play for our country and in a World Cup year still...
Hockey Ireland has been unable to put solid preparation plans in place for next year’s tournament as they search for commercial partners.
View Article18 for 18: Ireland's teenage sharpshooter set for big year on and off the pitch
Hockey player Ben Walker is one of the most-talented young players in the country and has already won 13 senior caps.
View ArticleIreland paired with reigning world champions and England in tough World Cup...
The tournament takes place in India this November.
View ArticleMadeley's sharpshooting hands Three Rock another trophy in their season of...
The Grange Road club won their fifth trophy of an extraordinary campaign in Belfield this afternoon.
View ArticleUCD continue heavy investment in sport as National Hockey Stadium set for...
Work on resurfacing the pitch to international standards will take place this summer.
View ArticleBig blow for Irish hockey as long-serving coach steps down in World Cup year
Craig Fulton is moving on to take up a position with the Belgium national team.
View Article'If Ireland get to the top five in the world, are we still amateur? At what...
After overseeing a period of remarkable growth and success for Irish hockey, including qualification for the Olympics, Craig Fulton is stepping down to start a new challenge.
View ArticleIreland unveil squad for first World Cup appearance in 16 years at London 2018
Excitement builds as Graham Shaw’s side begin their final preparations for a landmark tournament.
View Article'These players give every single day of their lives to the sport. They...
After several near misses, it has been a long and emotional journey back to the World Cup for Ireland.
View Article'It's unbelievable to play with your best friends, and now we get to play in...
It has been a long time coming, but after years of hard work, sacrifice and pain, Nikki Evans and her Ireland team-mates will realise a career-long dream this Friday.
View ArticleAs it happened: Ireland v Spain, Women's Hockey World Cup semi-final
Could Graham Shaw’s side add another chapter to their magical campaign and reach the gold medal match?
View ArticleIreland in dreamland as Graham Shaw’s history-makers advance to first-ever...
Gillian Pinder held her nerve to score the decisive penalty in another dramatic shootout victory in London.
View ArticleIreland's golden generation make the impossible dream a reality
The magical run to the World Cup final has been no fluke, rather the result of years of hard work and sacrifice.
View ArticleAs it happened: Ireland v Netherlands, Women's Hockey World Cup final
Could Ireland pull off one more major shock and complete the fairytale campaign?
View ArticleIreland's fairytale World Cup ends with historic silver as Dutch class tells
The defending champions proved too strong for Ireland, as Shaw’s side finish as World Cup runners-up.
View ArticleIreland's hockey heroes to be welcomed home with civic reception in Dublin
Lord Mayor and Dublin City Council organise public event for Bank Holiday Monday.
View Article'The support was incredible. It was like we were playing in Dublin, Belfast...
Thousands of Irish fans took over London’s Lee Valley Stadium yesterday to witness a memorable sporting occasion.
View ArticleIreland hold their heads high after bringing the nation on their magical...
‘We’ve now put ourselves on the map of where we want to be.’
View ArticleFunding the key issue but Shaw wants 'creative solutions' to drive Irish...
Facilities for training and more time together as a group identified as priorities as the Green Army turn their attention to qualifying for Tokyo 2020.
View Article'The turning point': Ex-Ireland rugby international played a key role in...
Gary Longwell’s work with the women’s hockey team as a performance coach has been widely praised.
View ArticleShaw named manager of the month after guiding Ireland to World Cup silver
The women’s hockey head coach was the obvious choice for last month’s award.
View ArticleHockey the big winner as breakdown of additional €1.5 million funding revealed
17 national sporting bodies to benefit from injection of funding ahead of 2020 Olympics.
View ArticleHockey Ireland to receive €500k high performance grant following women's...
The organisation received the highest allocation of funding earmarked for 17 different sports bodies.
View Article'We don't want to take the medals off because then you're back to reality'
One of the stars of Ireland’s historic World Cup silver medal-winning squad, Chloe Watkins, visited The42 HQ this afternoon.
View Article'I'm glad I didn't throw the towel in and I was able to give my family...
There are sporting upsets and then there is the story of the Irish women’s hockey team at the World Cup. This is what it meant to those involved.
View ArticleGraduation, the Áras and Late Late Show - riding the crest of the World Cup wave
It’s been a busy few weeks for Gillian Pinder and Emily Beatty, as the legacy of Ireland’s success at the Hockey World Cup grows.
View Article'I look back with great pride' - Long-standing Ireland hockey captain and Rio...
The defender won European bronze with Ireland in 2015 and represented his country at the Olympic Games.
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