The Irish Times

Leaders Pembroke take on Loreto as league returns after winter break

Four of Loreto’s players named in Irish squad for next week’s training camp in France

Thu Feb 03 2022 - 16:35

The top 25 moments in women’s sport in 2021

Mary Hannigan and Malachy Clerkin look back on the year’s most memorable events

Thu Dec 16 2021 - 12:00

Anna O’Flanagan double secures another World Cup adventure for Ireland

Sean Dancer’s side make it three major tournaments in a row after win over Wales

Sun Oct 24 2021 - 17:24

New-look Ireland have no margin for error in World Cup qualifiers

Sean Dancer’s side are the top ranked side for knock-out tournament in Italy

Thu Oct 21 2021 - 06:00

Tokyo 2020: What now for Ireland’s golden hockey generation after Britain defeat?

There’s no time to reflect for Sean Dancer’s side with World Cup qualifiers looming

Mon Aug 02 2021 - 06:00

Sarah McAuley in Irish hockey squad of 16 for Tokyo Olympics

World Cup veterans Nicola Evans and Megan Frazer both miss out on Olympic ticket

Mon Jun 21 2021 - 11:01

Anna O’Flanagan double helps Ireland finish on a high in Amsterdam

Zara Malseed grabs her first international goal as Ireland claim sixth spot

Sat Jun 12 2021 - 17:14

Defeat to England leaves Ireland facing October qualifiers

Ireland will now likely contest an eight-team qualifier in October for a World Cup ticket

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 14:47

Ireland start fast but are denied EuroHockey semis place by Spain

Roisin Upton gives Sean Dancer’s side early lead but they fall a goal short in Amsterdam

Wed Jun 09 2021 - 13:52

Goal hero Naomi Carroll praises Ireland’s patience in tight win over Scotland

Sean Dancer’s side will now face Spain on Wednesday in a high-stakes encounter

Mon Jun 07 2021 - 13:45

Ireland need to park Dutch defeat for must-win clash with Scotland

Ireland skipper Katie Mullan says side ‘in a good place’ going into Monday’s game

Mon Jun 07 2021 - 06:00

Irish women’s hockey team ready to make new memories at Euros

Ireland will again face the Dutch in first match of the European Championships

Sat May 29 2021 - 09:00

Irish women’s hockey squad named for Euros in the Netherlands

Euros is doubling up as preparation for Olympics with ramifications for World Cup

Thu May 20 2021 - 12:00

Satisfying weekend for Ireland women as they rout Scotland twice

Sean Dancer’s side put nine goals past Euros opponents across two Test matches

Sun May 16 2021 - 17:18

Ireland suffer defeat in opener against Britain

Anna O’Flanagan on target in second half after slow start

Tue Apr 27 2021 - 16:16

Ireland bound for Malaysian training camp

Hockey team will take on Great Britain and Malaysia

Thu Apr 08 2021 - 16:56

Women’s hockey: Britain fight back to edge Ireland

Both sides test their Olympic panels in three uncapped Softco Series games this week

Sat Mar 13 2021 - 17:21

Duke strikes twice as Ireland prove too strong for Spain

Dancer’s squad step up preparations for Olympic year with first game in almost 12 months

Sun Jan 10 2021 - 15:45

Róisín Upton: Ireland women adding flair to their steel with Tokyo calling

The 2018 World Cup run was built on defence but Sean Dancer’s side are looking to adapt

Fri Aug 07 2020 - 06:00

Here’s hoping Irish hockey’s greatest team don’t miss out on Olympic dream

Having found a way into our sporting hearts they deserve their chance to shine once more

Fri Jun 05 2020 - 07:00

Frazer and Carroll make welcome return to Ireland fold for South Africa tour

Ireland forced to move warm-weather tour from Malaysia over coronavirus

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 18:19

Women’s hockey tour of South Africa ends with loss to Germany

Dancer’s side go down 4-1 to suffer second defeat of the week at hands of world number four side

Wed Jan 29 2020 - 19:49

Good weekend for Loreto as they earn their festive break

Victories over Railway Union and Catholic Institute move them up to second in the table

Sun Dec 15 2019 - 22:37

Ireland women’s hockey team to face three Rio medallists in Tokyo

World champions Netherlands, Germany and Britain are all in Ireland’s pool

Sun Nov 24 2019 - 12:55

O’Flanagan helps Muckross deny Catholic Institute a winning start

Carroll’s two goals help newly-promoted side claim their first point

Sun Nov 10 2019 - 15:30

Ireland unable to break Canada down in first leg of Olympic qualifier

Irish disappointment was evident at the end of the game. It was a missed opportunity

Sat Nov 02 2019 - 21:37

Anna O’Flanagan’s vital strike all but secures safety for Ireland

Ireland beat hosts Belgium and now target fifth place in Antwerp

Fri Aug 23 2019 - 18:09

Róisín Upton leads rout as Ireland show no mercy against Belarus

Sean Dancer’s side score 11 times to record their biggest EuroHockey victory

Mon Aug 19 2019 - 18:53

O’Flanagan and Ireland step up quest to reach their Olympic goal

Qualifying for Tokyo has been World Cup silver medalists’ priority since missing out on Rio

Thu Aug 15 2019 - 06:45

Shirley McCay’s ‘skipper’ strike gets the ball rolling in Ireland win

Semi-final victory over Czech Republic moves Ireland closer to Olympic qualification

Sat Jun 15 2019 - 15:42

The 2018 Irish Times Christmas Prize Quiz

Test your knowledge of the past 12 months with these 100 questions – and you could win a prize

Mon Dec 24 2018 - 06:00

Four new players named in Irish women’s hockey squad for Spain friendlies

Barr sisters and Railway Union’s Sarah Hawkshaw and Amy Elliott get called up

Mon Nov 19 2018 - 18:21

Katie Mullan looking forward to fresh challenge in Germany

Ireland captain one of five World Cup silver medalists in action with European clubs

Thu Aug 30 2018 - 18:14

Irish Hockey World Cup star Deirdre Duke signs for Düsseldorf

There may well be more switches of Ireland players to top leagues ahead of September 1st

Wed Aug 15 2018 - 19:03