Hockey Ireland

SoftCo and Hockey Ireland agree to sponsor Irish Men’s and Women’s Teams on an equal basis

By Jack Neville / January 12, 2022 /

It means both the Irish men and women’s teams will enjoy the same level of support, aligning perfectly with hockey’s pursuit of gender-equality of opportunity and ambition.

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LISTEN | “It fills me with pride” | Roisin Upton on the AIB GOAL Mile Run and Limerick’s Hockey growthHockeyIreland

By Jack Neville / December 16, 2021 /

Upton discussed the growth of Hockey in Limerick, Catholic Institution and her busy 2022 schedule. Limerick and Irish Jockey Superstar Roisin Upton is one of this years AIB GOAL Mile…

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Roisin Upton named in Irish Hockey side ahead of World Cup Qualifying competition in Pisa

By Jack Neville / October 12, 2021 /

Irish women’s coach Sean Dancer has named an 18-player central panel and two travelling reserves ahead next week’s World Cup qualifying competition in Pisa. Limerick’s Roisin Upton is included in…

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Netherlands late flurry sees Ireland taste defeat in Tokyo

By Mark Reilly / July 26, 2021 /

Ireland Women’s Hockey side fell to a 4-0 defeat at the hands of world number one side Netherlands at the Oi Stadium on day two of the Olympic hockey tournament.…

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Roisin Upton selected on Irish Women’s Hockey team for Tokyo Olympics

By Jack Neville / June 21, 2021 /

Limerick’s Roisin Upton is named on the 16-woman strong squad for the Olympics next month. Team Ireland has officially selected the hockey team of sixteen players who will compete at…

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EuroHockey Championships Preview: Ireland v Spain – a must-win game

By Joe Saunders / June 9, 2021 /

EuroHockey Championships: Ireland v Spain, Amsterdam, Wednesday 11:30am – Live on RTÉ2 Having beaten Scotland on Sunday, all eyes turn to today’s must-win Group A finale against Spain for the…

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Róisín Upton stars in crucial Irish EuroHockey Championship victory over Scotland

By Joe Saunders / June 7, 2021 /

The Ireland women’s team came out on top in their vital EuroHockey Championship clash against Scotland as Naomi Carroll’s goal ended up being the difference between the sides. After the…

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Ireland’s EuroHockey Championship games to be screened live by RTÉ

By Jack Neville / June 3, 2021 /

Ireland’s games at the Women’s EuroHockey Championships from the Netherlands will be screened live on RTÉ2, starting on Saturday 5 June against the host nation. Ireland’s two further Pool A…

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Upton scores again as Ireland and Great Britain play out a draw in final game of series

By Jack Neville / March 17, 2021 /

Ireland and Great Britain played out a 1-1 draw in the final clash of their their three game series on Tuesday.

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Irish Women’s Hockey team to return to action later this month

By Jack Neville / March 3, 2021 /

Hockey Ireland have announced the SoftCo Series with the Irish Women taking on Great Britain on Saturday the 13th, Sunday the 14th and Tuesday the 16th of March in Queen’s…

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