Ireland get morale boost with victory over SpainWomen's Hockey: There were times on the flight back to Europe from Argentina earlier this week that the Irish squad wondered…Fri Feb 20 2004 - 00:00
Smiles suggest it wasn't half badPlayers' reaction: Well, for the Irish players doing the talking last night that was another box ticked in the "lifetime's ambition…Thu Feb 19 2004 - 00:00
Loreto denied three-in-a-rowWOMEN'S HOCKEY: The last time Loreto lost in the Irish Senior Cup was when Hermes knocked them out in the second round in December…Mon Feb 16 2004 - 00:00
Pegasus hoping cup dream won't be grounded againHockey: Having won the Irish Senior Cup four times in the 1990s, bringing their total number of triumphs to nine (six short …Fri Feb 13 2004 - 00:00
Argentina reinforce gulfWomen's Hockey Round-up: While the quality of opposition lined up for Ireland's build-up to next month's Olympic Qualifier in…Mon Feb 09 2004 - 00:00
Interpros offer chance to stake international claimWomens Hockey: This time a year ago six of the Irish senior squad currently in Argentina preparing for next month's Olympic …Fri Feb 06 2004 - 00:00
Brazil to bring top stars to DublinIn return for the substantial fee they will be paid by the Football Association of Ireland for coming to Dublin to play a friendly…Wed Feb 04 2004 - 00:00
Pembroke maintain their cup defenceWomen's Hockey Weekend round-up: It might be proving to be a disappointing season for Pembroke Wanderers on the league front…Mon Feb 02 2004 - 00:00
UK Sport accepts NI funding anomalyWOMEN'S HOCKEY: As the Irish squad prepare to leave for Argentina next Monday for a series of games against some of the world…Fri Jan 30 2004 - 00:00
Loreto maintain advantageWOMEN'S HOCKEY/Weekend round-up: It's "as you were" at the top of the Leinster first division table after the top four all won…Mon Jan 26 2004 - 00:00
Loreto side to catchWOMEN'S HOCKEY: After last weekend's Irish Senior Cup exertions the leading clubs return to the business of league title-chasing…Fri Jan 23 2004 - 00:00
Loreto given a tough taskWOMEN'S HOCKEY : If Loreto are to become the first club in 55 years to win three Irish Senior Cups in-a-row they're going have…Mon Jan 19 2004 - 00:00
South Korea join long list of top-flight oppositionWomen's Hockey News round-up: While the Irish team continue their preparations for March's Olympic qualifier in New Zealand …Fri Jan 16 2004 - 00:00
US tour final chance for hopefulsWomen's Hockey Ireland squad Five matches in seven days (starting Sunday) against the United States in San Francisco, three …Fri Jan 09 2004 - 00:00
Perry's proud reign continuesSQUASH: Both finals at the National Championships in Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club yesterday were a repeat of last year's deciders…Mon Dec 22 2003 - 00:00
Big two strengthen their gripWOMEN'S HOCKEY: When Hermes and Loreto lose the services of their five internationals after Christmas their Leinster League …Mon Dec 22 2003 - 00:00
Another setback for UCD's hopesWomen's Hockey: UCD's hopes of a top-three finish in the Leinster League this season, one that would qualify them for the All…Fri Dec 19 2003 - 00:00
Five newcomers get the callHockey: Five uncapped players have been included in Riet Kuper's 20-strong squad which travels to the United States in January…Tue Dec 16 2003 - 00:00
Head-wrecking permutations"Ah here, the only 'permutation' I want is one in my hair," said Irish assistant manager John McDonnell, patting his head, a …Thu Dec 04 2003 - 00:00
Irish squad Player-by-player guideHenderson, one of a lengthy Cabra dynasty of goalkeepers (including father Paddy, brothers Stephen and Dave and nephew Stephen…Sat Nov 29 2003 - 00:00
Final chance to impress KuperWomen's Hockey: Division One players around the country may have to be reminded of the rudiments of hockey by the time they …Fri Nov 21 2003 - 00:00
Last chance to impress SmithRep of Ireland v Paraguay Richmond Park Kick-off: 7.30 p.mWed Nov 19 2003 - 00:00
Kuper runs rule over big squadWomen's Hockey After adding five more names to the senior development panel, which meets in Dublin this weekend, national coach…Fri Nov 14 2003 - 00:00
Longford Town's Dillon called into Irish under-20 squadWorld Youth Cup: The National League's representation in the Republic of Ireland under-20 squad that leaves for the World Youth…Thu Nov 13 2003 - 00:00
Corinthian build sound foundations for successWomen's Hockey: With most of Leinster's leading teams off duty this weekend attention falls on the opening rounds of the Jacqui…Fri Nov 07 2003 - 00:00
Smith keeps faith with faithfulsThe task of picking a squad of 20 for next month's World Youth Championship was, Gerry Smith admitted, one that gave him sleepless…Sat Nov 01 2003 - 00:00
Stars plucked from the skyIt remains one of the most famous of Irish sporting momentsSat Nov 01 2003 - 00:00
Make-or-break time for AlexWOMEN'S HOCKEY: Weekend previews: With two matches over the weekend Old Alexandra and Pembroke Wanderers have the chance to …Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
Long Cup run for PortadownHockey: Portadown make the longest trip of the weekend when they head south to play UCC in the first round of the Irish Senior…Fri Oct 24 2003 - 01:00
Hermes show why they are still the ones to catchHockey: While the Irish Hockey Association plotted and planned the future of the game in Ireland at the Montrose Hotel in Dublin…Mon Oct 20 2003 - 01:00
Dublin to host under-21sHOCKEY/Women's News: The Irish Hockey Association's application to host next July's under-21 women's European Championships (…Fri Oct 17 2003 - 01:00
Kinsella escapes charge over bottle throwingIrish News: UEFA and the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have confirmed that no disciplinary action will be taken against…Wed Oct 15 2003 - 01:00
Healy holds keyWomen's Hockey Weekend round-up: "I hate complimenting other goalkeepers," said Tara Browne after Saturday's scoreless draw …Mon Oct 13 2003 - 01:00
Daunting trip to NZ envisagedWomen's Hockey News round-up: While it might not be quite deemed a crisis in Irish women's hockey the loss to the senior squad…Fri Oct 10 2003 - 01:00
Irish captain Kohler decides to move onHOCKEY: In the wake of the decisions in the past few days of Annette Fortune and Graeme Francey to step down from their positions…Thu Oct 09 2003 - 01:00
A lot to the manager's lotHockey: If proof were needed of the commitment required for involvement in international hockey these days, a look at the Irish…Mon Oct 06 2003 - 01:00
Lynch remains on goal trail for LoretoHOCKEY: With the new Penneys' Leinster club season only two weeks old it might be a little early to make assumptions about the…Mon Sept 29 2003 - 01:00
Dubya shoots from hip as old pros beat about the bushTV View: There was so much guff spoken last week about the Big Story it came as an almighty relief when President George W Bush…Mon Sept 29 2003 - 01:00
Kuper starts rebuildingWOMEN'S HOCKEY: Fifteen players, all 22 or under, have been invited to attend this weekend's Irish senior get-together in Dublin…Fri Sept 26 2003 - 01:00
Duo retire from international gameHockey Men's and women's round-up: Two of Ireland's European Nations Cup squad have announced their retirement from international…Mon Sept 22 2003 - 01:00
Good news for Kerr as Keane makes an early return for SpursSoccer: After a spate of recent injury concerns Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr received some good news over the weekend…Mon Sept 22 2003 - 01:00
Breen will be fit to face Swiss says agentRepublic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr will hope Gary Breen's agent's confidence in the likelihood of his client being fit for…Sat Sept 20 2003 - 01:00
New faces all round as Leinster league campaign gets under wayIt hardly seems like 18 weeks since the last club season concluded with Hermes becoming Irish champions for the first timeFri Sept 19 2003 - 01:00
Sadlier's reality bites hardSOCCER : "Aaah, now you're talking about a footballer - he will reach the heights, the real heights," said Bob Pearson, a scout…Fri Sept 05 2003 - 01:00
Kuper rings changes in pursuit of vital pointsHOCKEY: After a chastening experience at the World Cup in Australia last year, Riet Kuper takes a much-changed squad into her…Fri Aug 29 2003 - 01:00
Woe for McCarthy as Leeds woo HealySOCCER: With Sunderland now just two defeats away from equalling a 104-year record for the longest sequence (18) of consecutive…Tue Aug 12 2003 - 01:00
Symmons omission has Jackson fumingHockey: The day began in utter frustration for Ireland under-21 coach Stephen Jackson when he learned that senior coach Riet…Fri Aug 08 2003 - 01:00
Ireland are made to pay for poor startWomen's Hockey: European champions Holland, the second-ranked team in the world, gave Ireland a torrid opening to their friendly…Mon Jul 21 2003 - 01:00
Duff still pondering next moveTransfer news: Damien Duff will spend the weekend thinking over a move to Chelsea after his talks with the London club who have…Sat Jul 19 2003 - 01:00
