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# hockey-ireland - Tuesday 12 March, 2019
Hockey Ireland forced to move Olympic qualifying tournament out of Dublin
A lack of a suitable venue in the capital means the FIH tournament will be played in Banbridge this summer.
# hockey-ireland - Tuesday 5 March, 2019
Huge shock as Graham Shaw resigns as Ireland women's hockey coach
The World Cup silver medal-winning coach is taking up a role with New Zealand hockey.
# hockey-ireland - Tuesday 26 February, 2019
Fixtures for Ireland's Olympic qualifying bid in Dublin this summer announced
Graham Shaw’s side will begin their Tokyo 2020 qualification campaign against Malaysia in June.
# hockey-ireland - Thursday 24 January, 2019
Olympic-focused Ireland set for packed schedule as they bid to build on World Cup
Lizzie Colvin and Shirley McCay are back in Graham Shaw’s squad ahead of the crucial Tokyo qualifying tournament.
# hockey-ireland - Wednesday 26 December, 2018
'It was the best moment of any of our lives, and none of us will ever forget it'
A documentary on Ireland’s magical Women’s Hockey World Cup campaign airs on BBC tomorrow night.
# hockey-ireland - Friday 21 December, 2018
Two of Ireland's World Cup stars nominated for world hockey awards
Ayeisha McFerran and Elena Tice have been shortlisted for two end-of-season FIH accolades.
# hockey-ireland - Monday 17 December, 2018
Barr twins among four uncapped players as Shaw's Ireland return to action
16 of the World Cup panel included for January trip to Chile.
# hockey-ireland - Sunday 16 December, 2018
Christmas Day session, Olympic dreams and becoming female role models
Irish hockey star Nicci Daly wants to help inspire the next generation of female athletes.
# hockey-ireland - Friday 14 December, 2018
Irish hockey's Tokyo 2020 preparations boosted by new €600,000 pitch
The facility will be located at the National Sports Campus in Blanchardstown.
# hockey-ireland - Friday 7 December, 2018
'I feel empty because you never get used to losing. It's painful'
Alexander Cox said he is proud of his Ireland team after they bowed out of the World Cup at the hands of England.
Ireland's World Cup dream fails to take off as Cox's men bow out after England defeat
Goals from Chris Cargo and Shane O’Donoghue not enough for the Green Machine in India.
Going home or going through? Ireland and England set for World Cup showdown
Alexander Cox’s side require a draw to advance through to the Men’s Hockey World Cup play-offs.
# hockey-ireland - Tuesday 4 December, 2018
Frustrating China stalemate leaves Ireland facing do-or-die England showdown
Alexander Cox’s side were left to rue their inaccuracy and profligacy in today’s Pool B encounter.
# hockey-ireland - Friday 30 November, 2018
Ireland push top-ranked Australia all the way in World Cup opener
Alexander Cox’s side fell just short of picking up a big result in their tournament opener in India.
# hockey-ireland - Thursday 29 November, 2018
'It was surreal. I could have hugged the doctor, but managed to restrain myself'
David Harte was told he wouldn’t play at Ireland’s first World Cup in 28 years, but he has managed to get back to full fitness to captain the Green Machine in India.
# hockey-ireland - Sunday 18 November, 2018
'We're not going to use the excuse of being amateur athletes. We'll give it a right crack'
Ahead of the upcoming World Cup, Irish hockey star Shane O’Donoghue joined us to chat about the tournament, trying to emulate the women’s team and playing in Belgium.
# hockey-ireland - Thursday 8 November, 2018
Huge relief as Ireland captain Harte receives all-clear for World Cup
It was initially feared the Cork native suffered a broken leg.
# hockey-ireland - Wednesday 7 November, 2018
Ireland captain Harte emerges as major injury doubt for World Cup
It is feared the goalkeeper suffered a fractured fibula at the weekend.
# hockey-ireland - Wednesday 24 October, 2018
'We're going to dream big': Ireland take inspiration from women's World Cup success
New head coach Alexander Cox has targeted reaching the quarter-finals at next month’s Hockey World Cup in India.
# hockey-ireland - Tuesday 23 October, 2018
New Ireland coach Cox names squad for first World Cup in 28 years
The Green Machine face Australia, China and England in next month’s tournament.
# hockey-ireland - Tuesday 25 September, 2018
'I look back with great pride' - Long-standing Ireland hockey captain and Rio Olympian announces retirement
The defender won European bronze with Ireland in 2015 and represented his country at the Olympic Games.
# hockey-ireland - Friday 7 September, 2018
Graduation, 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.
# hockey-ireland - Saturday 18 August, 2018
'I'm glad I didn't throw the towel in and I was able to give my family something to cheer about'
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.
# hockey-ireland - Tuesday 14 August, 2018
'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.
# hockey-ireland - Monday 13 August, 2018
Hockey Ireland to receive €500k high performance grant following women's success at World Cup
The organisation received the highest allocation of funding earmarked for 17 different sports bodies.
Hockey 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.
# hockey-ireland - Friday 10 August, 2018
Shaw 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.
# hockey-ireland - Wednesday 8 August, 2018
'The turning point': Ex-Ireland rugby international played a key role in World Cup success
Gary Longwell’s work with the women’s hockey team as a performance coach has been widely praised.
# hockey-ireland - Tuesday 7 August, 2018
Funding the key issue but Shaw wants 'creative solutions' to drive Irish hockey forward
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.
# hockey-ireland - Monday 6 August, 2018
Ireland hold their heads high after bringing the nation on their magical journey
‘We’ve now put ourselves on the map of where we want to be.’
'The support was incredible. It was like we were playing in Dublin, Belfast or Cork'
Thousands of Irish fans took over London’s Lee Valley Stadium yesterday to witness a memorable sporting occasion.
# hockey-ireland - Sunday 5 August, 2018
Ireland'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.
Ireland'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.
As it happened: Ireland v Netherlands, Women's Hockey World Cup final
Could Ireland pull off one more major shock and complete the fairytale campaign?
# hockey-ireland - Saturday 4 August, 2018
Ireland'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.
Ireland in dreamland as Graham Shaw’s history-makers advance to first-ever World Cup final
Gillian Pinder held her nerve to score the decisive penalty in another dramatic shootout victory in London.
As 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?
# hockey-ireland - Monday 16 July, 2018
'It's unbelievable to play with your best friends, and now we get to play in a World Cup together'
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.
# hockey-ireland - Sunday 8 July, 2018
'These players give every single day of their lives to the sport. They deserve this'
After several near misses, it has been a long and emotional journey back to the World Cup for Ireland.
# hockey-ireland - Tuesday 26 June, 2018
Ireland 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.
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