Ireland U21s secure World Cup slot with 3-2 comeback win over France

After defeats to England and Belgium meant losing a place in the semi-finals, it was still all on the line for Ireland at the European U21 Championships: a place in the Junior World Cup and staying in the top tier of competition. And the Girls in Green came through when it counted in a thrilling 3-2 comeback win over France. …

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Heartbreak for Ireland as they lose to Spain in FIH Nations Cup Final

SPAIN 2 IRELAND 0 Sunday June 9, Terrassa Spain: Heartbreak for Ireland as they were beaten in the FIH Nations Cup Final by the hosts Spain. While it was a better showing than their Pool A opening match where Ireland were on the wrong end of a 5-1 scoreline, Ireland were unable to create worthwhile scoring opportunities when they mattered most …

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Hawkshaw a hero as Ireland defeat New Zealand 2-1 to reach FIH Nations Cup Final

Saturday June 8, Terrassa Spain: Ireland made history by beating New Zealand for the first time and putting themselves only 60 minutes away from a place in the 2024-25 FIH Pro League. They also finally lifted their semi-finals hoodoo. New Zealand went into this match on 9 previous occasions, never having lost to Ireland. For Ireland all that mattered was …

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Ireland Women bounce back in style to beat Italy in FIH Nations Cup in Terressa, Spain

IRELAND 3 ITALY 0 Tuesday June 4, Terressa Spain: Ireland World Ranked #13, took on Italy, World Ranked #17, in their second Pool A game in Terrassa Spain with each of them in need of a win. Both teams went into this game on Tuesday afternoon on the back of opening day defeats. Italy had lost to Korea and Ireland …

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Ireland Braced For Return To International Stage At FIH Nations Cup in Spain

Ireland Women’s national team are about to begin their FIH Nations Cup campaign in Terrassa, Spain starting on June 3rd. Interim head coach Facu Quirorga’s 18 strong squad are ready for action having played warm up matches against Italy, Belgium and India in Antwerp earlier in May before flying to Spain on Monday 27th May ahead of the Nations Cup. …

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Hockey Internationals Deirdre Duke, Anna O’Flanagan and Chloe Watkins Announce their Retirements

May 15, Dublin: Deirdre Duke, Anna O’Flanagan and Chloe Watkins, all of whom were part of the 2018 Hockey World Cup squad who brought home the Silver Medal for Ireland, have announced their retirements from international hockey. Sport Ireland would like to wish @irishhockey Internationals Deirdre Duke, Anna O'Flanagan and Chloe Watkins the very best as they announce their retirements …

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Railway Union triumph 1-0 over Catholic Institute to win Irish Senior Cup

RAILWAY UNION 1 CATHOLIC INSTITUTE 0 Railway Union won their first Women’s Irish Senior Cup title since 2013 by beating Catholic Institute 1-0 at Belfield on Saturday.  The two sides had met seven days ago in the Champions Trophy semi-final in Havelock Park, Banbridge, and that too was a one goal game in favour of the Dublin side. International commitments …

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