Chloe Watkins explains why she felt no pressure taking the decisive penalty in a World Cup
Between Grand Slams and gold medals, 2018 will go down as one of the most memorable years in Irish sport. Of all the achievements though, none has been more widely praised than our women’s hockey team reaching the World Cup final in London. A feat never before achieved by any Irish side, in any sport. […]
8 years ago
Irish hockey heroes lead Dublin in Christmas sing-song in August
Sure what would a homecoming really be if it didn’t involve a bit of festive cheer? Perhaps the greatest thing about Irish jubilation is that it usually reaches a point where no-one cares about anything anymore. We celebrate and marvel and come together in such a euphoric way that inhibitions are lost and, before you […]
8 years ago
Brave Irish women’s hockey team lose World Cup final to the Netherlands in London
Ireland’s women’s hockey team went for gold in the World Cup final on Sunday afternoon in London. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to take the final step and become hockey world champions after an incredible campaign. Graham Shaw’s side came up against the Netherlands, who have won the tournament seven times, and had a tough afternoon […]
8 years ago
Ireland have won the over 50’s World Cup
A fantastic achievement
8 years ago
This ridiculous Spanish chip not only needed skill, but bravery and nerve
Even Graham Shaw applauded it
8 years ago
Where and when you can watch Ireland’s Women’s Hockey World Cup final
The Irish women’s team are through to the Women’s Hockey World Cup final after a shootout win over Spain in the semi-final in London on Saturday. It was Ireland’s second successive shootout win following a victory over India on Thursday with Graham Shaw’s side now set to play the winner of the other semi-final between […]
8 years ago