Hockey: Angus Kirkland has been appointed the new chief executive of Irish Hockey Association, succeeding Paul Varian who left last year.
Kirkland, a former chief operating officer with Irish Squash, will take up his new role in June. His first major challenge will be the implementation of the IHA's strategic plan which aims to step up the development of the sport throughout the country.
"Angus's appointment is timely for a number of reasons," said IHA chairman John Dennis. "Firstly, it follows an extended vacancy of the position of Chief Executive and secondly it coincides with the imminent finalisation of the next phase of our strategic planning.
"This plan outlines the development of hockey over the next four years."