Irish Hockey Sees European Milestones In Record-Breaking Weekend

HerSport Editor
April 22, 2025
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Braxgata, Euro Hockey League, EuroHockey, EuroHockey Club Trophy I, hockey competition Europe, Irish hockey history, Irish hockey medal, Irish international hockey players, Irish women’s hockey, Katie Mullan, Lily Lloyd, Loreto bronze medal, Loreto Hockey Club, Michelle Carey, Niamh Carey, Railway Union, Railway Union historic win, Women's Hockey
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Irish hockey clubs and internationals delivered standout performances on the European stage over the weekend, as Loreto and Railway Union carved out major milestones, while Niamh and Michelle Carey secured silverware in a European club competition. Bronze For Loreto in Czechia Loreto Hockey Club led the charge early, storming to a 6-1 victory over France’s Cambrai HC in the …

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

Grace Fisher
June 8, 2024
Hockey
Caoimhe Perdue, Charlotte Beggs, Christina Hamill, Elena Neill, Ellen Curran, FIH Nations Cup, FIH Pro League, Hannah McLoughlin, Ireland Hockey, Katie McKee, Katie Mullan, Liz Murphy, Michelle Carey, Naomi Carroll, Niamh Carey, Roisin Upton, Sarah Hawkshaw, Sarah McAuley, Sarah Torrans, Siofra O'Brien
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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 …

EYHL Wrap: Wins for Old Alexandra, Railway Union and Ulster Elks in Division 1

Grace Fisher
April 7, 2024
Hockey
Abi O'Mahony, Abi Russell, Ali Scott, Ards, Ava Maleady, Avoca, Belfast Harlequins, Catholic Institute, Chloe Gillard, Chloe Stewart, Chloe Watkins, Ciara Feely, Claire Whitesite, Corinthians, Elizabeth Holden, EYHL Women's Division 1, EYHL Women's Division 2 Pool A, EYHL Women's Division 2 Pool B, Hannah De Burge-Whyte, Jane Murphy, Katie Mullan, Katie-Jane Marshall, Leah Cleary, Loreto, Lurgan, Mikayla Powers, Monkstown, Naomi Carroll, Niamh Carey, Niamh Shaw, Old Alexandra, Orla Macken, Pegasus, Pembroke Wanderers, Rachel Kelly, Railway Union, Rebecca Carthy, Ruth McCandless, Sarah Fitzgerald, Sarah Hawkshaw, Serena Campuzano, Sophie McDowell, Stephanie Thompson, Susannah Cotter, UCC, UCD, Ulster Elks, University of Galway, Yasmin Pratt, Zara Malseed
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EYHL WOMEN’S DIVISION 1 PEGASUS 3 CATHOLIC INSTITUTE 3 Pegasus are determined to hang on to their EYHL Division 1 status and proved the point in this game at Queen’s University Sportsground against Irish Senior Cup Finalists Catholic Institute. Zara Malseed gave Pegasus the lead with a goal from open play in the 11th minute. Sophie McDowell increased their lead in …

Wins for Catholic Institute, Monkstown, UCD and Railway Union in EYHL Division 1

Grace Fisher
March 24, 2024
Hockey
Aisling Cullen, Alex Dale, Amy-Kate Trevor, Ards, Avoca, Catholic Institute, Chloe Watkins, Cliodhna Sargent, Corinthians, Cork Harlequins, Emma Paul, Emma Smyth, EYHL Division 1, EYHL Division 2 Pool A, EYHL Division 2 Pool B, Greenfields, Jenny McLaughlin, Joy Sampson, Julia McCarthy, Kilkenny hockey, Leah Clery, Lily Lloyd, Loreto, Michelle Barry, Molly Cole, Monkstown, Muckross, Naomi Carroll, Niamh Carey, Nikki Barry, Old Alexandra, Pegasus, Pembroke Wanderers, Railway Union, Robyn Hetherington, Sarah Hawkshaw, Sarah McAuley, Sophie McDowell, UCC hockey, UCD, Ulster Elks, University of Galway Hockey, Yasmin Pratt, Zara Malseed, Zoe Watterson
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EYHL WOMEN’S DIVISION 1 CATHOLIC INSTITUTE 2 OLD ALEXANDRA 1 Catholic Institute came back from being 0-1 down at Rosbrien, scoring twice in the fourth quarter to secure a win in the EYHL Women’s Division 1. The first half was scoreless and the scoreline was 0-0 until the 43rd minute. The visitors were awarded a penalty corner which was converted …

EYHL Wrap: Loreto are guaranteed 2023/24 EYHL Champions after win over Ulster Elks

Grace Fisher
March 16, 2024
Hockey
Alex Speers, Anna Richardson, Avoca, Bethany Russ, Caoimhe Perdue, Catholic Institute, Chloe Stewart, Corinthians, Cork Harlequins, Elva Kerr, Emma Smyth, EYHL Women's Division 1, EYHL Women's Division 2 Pool A, Greenfields, Hannah Irwin, Hannah McLoughlin, Isobel Field, Kilkenny, Laura Foley, Loreto, Lynne Pomeroy, Michelle Barry, Monkstown, Naomi Carroll, Niamh Carey, Niamh Spratt-O'Shea, Old Alexandra, Paula Farrell, Pegasus, Pembroke Wanderers, Rachel Kelly, Railway Union, Sarah McAuley, Siofra O'Brien, Sorcha McCooey, UCD, Ulster Elks, Yvonne O'Byrne, Zara O'Toole
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EYHL WOMEN’S DIVISION 1 LORETO 4 ULSTER ELKS 1 Loreto are the EYHL Champions for 2023/24 having beaten Ulster Elks by 4-1 and reaching 43 points. Even if Loreto lost all their remaining fixtures and second-placed Railway Union won all their remaining fixtures including their game in hand the maximum they could get is 41. Síofra O’Brien converted a penalty …

EYHL Wrap: Railway Union and Loreto draw in top-of-table clash

Grace Fisher
March 2, 2024
Hockey
Aebhfinn Bourke, Aisling Murray, Alice Keogh, Anna Richardson, Ards, Avoca Hockey, Belfast Harlequins, Beth Anne O'Farrell, Caitlin Sherin, Caoimhe Perdue, Caro Theunisz, Christina Hamill, Cork Harlequins, Daisy Costello, Ella Pasley, Ellen Robinson, Ellie Browne, Emma Buckley, Emma Cripps, Emma Smyth, EYHL Women's Division 1, EYHL Women's Division 2 Pool A, EYHL Women's Division 2 Pool B, Grace Donald, Grace McLoughlin, Greenfields hockey, Hannah Mathews, Hannah McLoughlin, Holly Jenkinson, Jane Murphy, Jennifer McAuley, Jenny Long, Katie Dunne, Katie Fearon, Katie Mullan, Lauren Tracey, Lily Lloyd, Lisa McCarthy, Lisa Mulcahy, Liz Murphy, Loreto, Lurgan, Lydia McNeill, Mia Jennings, Michelle Barry, Michelle Carey, Muckross, Nancy Browne, Naomi Grundie, Niamh Carey, Niamh Shaw, Orla Fox, Orla Patton, Rachel Kelly, Railway Union, Robyn Murphy, Saoirse Griffin, Sarah Gardiner, Sarah Hawkshaw, Sarah Patton, Sarah Torrans, Siofra O'Brien, UCC hockey, Yasmin Pratt
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EYHL WOMEN’S DIVISION 1 RAILWAY UNION 1 LORETO 1 This top-of-the-table clash could potentially have crowned the new champions of the EYHL Women’s Division 1 had Loreto managed to maintain their 100% record by winning this game at Park Avenue. However, Railway Union can claim the distinction of forcing Loreto to drop their first two points of the season and …

Ireland fail to qualify for Olympics after heartbreaking 2-1 loss to GB

Grace Fisher
January 20, 2024
Hockey
Amy Costello, Anna Toman, Ayeisha McFerren, Beth Harper, Charlotte Beggs, Chloe Watkins, Deirdre Duke, Elena Neill, Elena Rayer, Ellen Curran, FIH Olympic Qualifiers, Fiona Crackles, GB Hockey, Giselle Ansley, Hannah French, Hannah McCoughlin, Hollie Pearne-Webb, Ireland Hockey, Isabelle Petter, Katie McKee, Katie Mullan, Katie Robertson, Laura Roper, Lily Owsley, Lily Walker, Liz Murphy, Michelle Carey, Naomi Carroll, Niamh Carey, Roisin Upton, Sabbie Heesh, Sarah Hawkshaw, Sarah Jones, Sarah McAuley, Sarah Robertson, Sarah Torrans, Sophie Hamilton, Tessa Howard
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Ireland’s dreams of Olympic qualification have disappeared after a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Great Britain in the bronze medal match of the FIH qualifiers. In 2015 Ireland suffered Olympic heartbreak in Valencia and in 2024 suffered heartbreak yet again. Great Britain went into this game having qualified for every Olympics except 2004. Ireland’s women on the other hand had only …

Ireland hold World #4 Belgium to draw in first Olympic qualifier

Grace Fisher
January 13, 2024
Hockey
Abi Raye, Aisling D'Hooghe, Alix Gerniers, Ambre Ballenghen, Ayeisha McFerren, Barbara Nelen, Bethany Harper, Camille Belis, Charlotte Beggs, Charlotte Engelbert, Chloe Watkins, Elena Neill, Elodie Picard, Emma Puvrez, Hannah McLoughlin, Helene Brasseur, Ireland Hockey, Judith Vandermeiren, Justine Rasir, Katie McKee, Katie Mullan Deirdre Duke, Lien Hillewaart, Louise Versavel, Michelle Carey, Michelle Strujik, Naomi Carroll, Niamh Carey, Olympic Qualification, Roisin Upton, Sarah Hawkshaw, Sarah McAuley, Sarah Torrans, Sean Dancer, Stephanie Vandenborre, Vanessa Blockmans
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Ireland, who are World ranked #13, began their Olympic qualification Pool A campaign with a defiant ‘backs to the wall’ performance against the European Silver medallists from 2023 and World Ranked #4 Belgium. Charlotte Engelbert forced a penalty corner after only 20 seconds. It was the first of nine such corners awarded against Ireland in the first half. But the …

EYHL Division 1: Round 7 Results

Grace Fisher
November 12, 2023
Hockey
Abby Russell, Aebhfinn Burke, Aisling Murray, Alex Speers, Catholic Institute, Charlotte O'Neill, Ciara Moloney, Corinthians, Emma Paul, EYHL Women's Division 1, Hannah McLoughlin, Jessica McMaster, Katharine Egan, Lisa McCarthy, Loreto, Mikayla Power, Monkstown, Naomi Carroll, Niamh Carey, Old Alexandra, Pegasus, Pembroke Wanderers, Railway Union, Sarah Fitzgerald, Siofra O'Brien, Sophie McDowell, UCD, Ulster Elks, Zara Malseed
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EYHL Women’s Division 1 Round 7 Results: LORETO 4 PEMBROKE WANDERERS 0 Things began to unravel for the visitors as early as the seventh minute when Loreto were awarded a penalty stroke. Hannah McLoughlin converted the stroke to give Loreto a 1-0 lead. This was a lead they maintained until half-time. They increased their lead before half time through a …

EYHL Division 1: Round 6 Results

Grace Fisher
November 5, 2023
Hockey
Aisling Naughton, Anna Horan, Aoife Taaffe, Catholic Institute, Corinthians, Elena Neill, Emily Kealy, Jessica McGrane, Loreto, Monkstown, Niamh Carey, Niamh Shaw, Old Alexandra, Pegasus, Pembroke Wanderers, Railway Union, Sarah Torrans, Shirley McCay, Siofra O'Brien, Sophie Kidd, Sophie Moore, UCD, Ulster Elks, Zara Malseed
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There was a full program of matches in the EYHL Women’s Division on Saturday, and here are the details of those games: PEGASUS 2 (Shirley McCay PC 15 mins; Zara Malseed PC 53 mins) OLD ALEXANDRA 3 (Aoife Taaffe FG 18 mins; Elena Neill PC 49 mins; PC 56 mins) Ninth-placed Pegasus’ struggles continued when they were on the wrong end of …

Irish Hockey Sees European Milestones In Record-Breaking Weekend

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

EYHL Wrap: Wins for Old Alexandra, Railway Union and Ulster Elks in Division 1

Wins for Catholic Institute, Monkstown, UCD and Railway Union in EYHL Division 1

EYHL Wrap: Loreto are guaranteed 2023/24 EYHL Champions after win over Ulster Elks

EYHL Wrap: Railway Union and Loreto draw in top-of-table clash

Ireland fail to qualify for Olympics after heartbreaking 2-1 loss to GB

Ireland hold World #4 Belgium to draw in first Olympic qualifier

EYHL Division 1: Round 7 Results

EYHL Division 1: Round 6 Results

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