Ireland Nickname(s) The Green Machine [ 1] Association Hockey Ireland Confederation EHF (Europe)Head Coach Mark Tumilty Assistant coach(es) Neville Rothman Manager Raymond Geddis Captain Sean Murray Top scorer Shane O'Donoghue Current 10 [ 2] Highest 9 (April 2017, August 2024) Lowest 16 (2011) Appearances 3 (first in 1908 ) Best result 2nd (1908 ) Appearances 3 (first in 1978 ) Best result 12th (1978 , 1990 ) Appearances 15 (first in 1970 ) Best result 3rd (2015 )
The Ireland men's national field hockey team is organised by Hockey Ireland and represents both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland in international men's field hockey competitions, including the Men's Hockey World Cup and the EuroHockey Nations Championship . They have previously competed in the Men's Intercontinental Cup, the Hockey Champions Challenge , the Men's FIH Hockey World League and the FIH Hockey Series . The team also competes at the Summer Olympics , though it officially only represents the Republic of Ireland then (using the Republic's flag and national anthem), while still selecting players from the entire island. On 26 January 1895 Ireland played in the first ever international field hockey match when they defeated Wales 3–0 in Rhyl . Ireland were finalists and silver medallists at the 1908 Summer Olympics . Ireland were also bronze medallists at the 2015 Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship .
1895 The Irish Hockey Union was founded on 6 February 1893 and on 26 January 1895 Ireland played in the first ever international field hockey match when they defeated Wales 3–0 in Rhyl .[ 3] [ 4] England for the first time. This was also England's first ever international field hockey match. England's first four international matches, in 1895, 1896, 1897 and 1898, were all against Ireland.[ 5] [ 6] [ 7] First World War , Ireland had played 55 international matches, mostly against Wales, England or Scotland . This saw 605 individuals represent Ireland, at least 164 of whom were brothers.[ 8] Jack and Walter . In 1904 the Peterson brothers were members of the Ireland team that won the Triple Crown. Ireland won the title after defeating Wales 4–2 away and England 3–2 at home. As well as Jack and Walter, the team also included their brothers Nicholas, William and Cecil. Another brother, Herbert made two Ireland appearances between 1900 and 1902. In total the brothers won 66 caps between them.[ 9] [ 10]
In 1908 , with a team that included Jack and Walter Peterson , Ireland played in the very first Olympic field hockey tournament . After defeating Wales 3–1 in the semi-final, they lost 8–1 to England in the final. The Ireland team was part of the Great Britain at the 1908 Summer Olympics team. Because of this, the silver medal won by Ireland is credited to Great Britain and not Ireland .[ 11] [ 12] [ 13] [ 14] [ 15] 1980 Ireland were invited to enter the tournament after a number of teams dropped out following the boycott . However the offer was turned down by the Irish Hockey Union due to the short notice. Shortly after it was proposed that Ireland apply to enter in 1984 . However following a meeting on 16 May 1980 it was rejected due to opposition from the Ulster Branch . Ireland have entered Olympic qualifying tournaments since 1992 .[ 16] 2008 [ 17] 2012 ,[ 18] qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics after finishing fifth in the 2014–15 Men's FIH Hockey World League Semifinals .[ 19] Australia 's 3–2 victory over New Zealand in the 2015 Oceania Cup confirmed Ireland's qualification.[ 20] [ 21]
Ireland qualified for the 1978 Men's Hockey World Cup after finishing as runners-up at the 1977 Men's Intercontinental Cup.[ 33] [ 34] David Judge [ 35] [ 36] Tommy Allen .[ 37] 1990 Men's Hockey World Cup after finishing fifth at the 1989 Men's Intercontinental Cup.[ 38] [ 39] Jimmy Kirkwood , Stephen Martin , Billy McConnell and Martin Sloan .[ 40] 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup after finishing fifth in the 2016–17 Men's FIH Hockey World League Semifinals .[ 41]
EuroHockey Championship [ edit ] Ireland have played regularly in the EuroHockey Nations Championship . With a team that included Harry Cahill and David Judge , Ireland competed in the inaugural 1970 tournament.[ 44] [ 35] [ 36] 1995 tournament .[ 45] 2003 , Ireland were relegated to the 2005 Men's EuroHockey Nations Trophy . After winning this tournament, Ireland were promoted to the 2007 Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship .[ 46] [ 47] [ 48] 2009 Men's EuroHockey Nations Trophy , they were promoted to the 2011 Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship .[ 49] [ 50] 2015 when they won the bronze medal after beating the hosts, England , 4–2 in the third place play-off with goals from Shane O'Donoghue , Alan Sothern and Eugene Magee .[ 51] [ 52]
[ edit ] Between 1977 and 2006 Ireland played regularly in the Men's Intercontinental Cup. Ireland qualified for the 1978 Men's Hockey World Cup after finishing as runners-up at the 1977 Men's Intercontinental Cup.[ 33] Jimmy Kirkwood , Stephen Martin , Billy McConnell and Martin Sloan , Ireland qualified for the 1990 Men's Hockey World Cup after finishing fifth at the 1989 Men's Intercontinental Cup.[ 38] [ 39] [ 73] 1997 Men's Intercontinental Cup .[ 74] [ 75] [ 76]
Hockey Champions Challenge [ edit ] Between 2009 and 2014 Ireland competed in the Hockey Champions Challenge . They initially played in the second level tournament . However after winning the 2011 Men's Hockey Champions Challenge II they were promoted to the 2012 Men's Hockey Champions Challenge I .[ 82]
Hockey Champions Challenge I [ edit ] Hockey Champions Challenge II [ edit ] [ edit ] Between 2012 and 2017 Ireland played in the Men's FIH Hockey World League . Ireland won World League tournaments in 2012 ,[ 91] 2015 [ 92] 2017 .[ 93] [ 94] qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics after finishing fifth in the 2014–15 Men's FIH Hockey World League Semifinals .[ 19] 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup after finishing fifth in the 2016–17 Men's FIH Hockey World League Semifinals .[ 41]
During 2019, Ireland played in the FIH Hockey Series .
FIH Hockey Nations Cup [ edit ] Invitational tournaments [ edit ] Roster for the 2024 Summer Olympics .
Ireland announced their squad on 24 June 2024.[ 106]
Head coach: Mark Tumilty [ 107]
The following players have been called up for the national team in the last 12 months.
London 1908 Source :[ 11] [ 12] [ 13] [ 14]
Rio 2016 Source :[ 22] [ 23] [ 24] [ 25] [ 26]
Great Britain The following Ireland internationals have also represented Great Britain at the Summer Olympics .
Source :[ 15] [ 16]
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Field hockey in Ireland
Governing bodies National Teams Men's competitions Women's competitions Schools Competitions
Ireland squads – International Tournaments
1 (19 December 2024)[2]
SV Kampong
Hampstead & Westminster
Banbridge
Braxgata
Chile, 3 August 2022
Austria, 7 August 2022
Spain, 1 June 2022
Paul Revington [111][112]
Andrew Meredith[113]
