Ireland men's hockey coach resigns ahead of 2020 Olympic qualifiers
Alexander Cox had been in the role for just over a year.
Alexander Cox had been in the role for just over a year.
The 3-2 win also ensures Ireland Women’s place in the 2021 edition of the tournament.
The Three Rock Rovers forward made his debut for the Green Machine in 2006 and went on to play at the Olympic Games and the World Cup.
Alexander Cox’s side fell just short of picking up a big result in their tournament opener in India.
Goals from Daragh Walsh and Mitch Darling saw Gareth Kidd’s men overcome England 2-1 on Sunday.
The defender won European bronze with Ireland in 2015 and represented his country at the Olympic Games.
It’s England, Belarus and Germany for the women and the Netherlands, Scotland and Germany for the men’s side.
Irish hockey star Nicci Daly on the recent World Cup success and going back in time to pay tribute to her father.
Tom Tierney’s side will face off against England in Donnybrook on St Patrick’s Day.
It’s the second consecutive award for the Corkman.
“This is not a once-off. This is not a fluke. This is what we want to do every time.”
Argentinian pressure ultimately pays off as Gonzalo Peillat’s double eliminates Ireland.
The Irishmen received a 5-0 drubbing from the men in orange tonight in Rio.
Ireland open their historic campaign against India on 6 September.
Harte’s super performances helped Ireland to qualify for the Rio Olympics.
The Green Lantern themed jerseys will be available soon.
It is the first time an Irish team from any sport has qualified for the Games since 1948.
The Green Machine will play England or the Netherlands after today’s draw against Belgium.
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Golf seems to be the sport that offers the greatest financial return but Robbie Keane and Damien Duff are flying the football flag.
Ireland came out on top in their dramatic bronze medal decider against Malaysia at Champions Challenge I yesterday.
But for a huge fundraising drive which brought in €60k, the Irish men’s hockey team would not even be at the Champions Challenge I tournament. Now they’re on the brink of a place in the final.
Ireland will now face either Argentina or Canada in Saturday’s Champions Challenge I semi-final.