Hockey Ireland

WORLD CUP COMPETITION TIME 🌍☘️

To celebrate the upcoming 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, we have teamed up with our friends at VISITWallonia to give you and a guest an unforgettable sporting getaway to come and support the IRL Women and Men at the Belfius Hockey Arena!

Win TWO Tickets to the FIH Hockey World Cup on August 18 & 20, plus a FOUR-night stay at the Ibis Style Louvain-la-Neuve (August 17 - 21).

To Enter:

1️⃣ - Like this post and tag the person you would bring with you to the FIH Hockey World Cup.

2️⃣ - Follow & .unitedkingdom on Instagram.

3️⃣ - Click the link below and answer two simple questions!

https://play.visitwallonia.be/quiz/1817285_969/BTOUK2026-Hockey.html

BONUS - Share this post to your story for an extra entry!

Winner will be announced on Thursday, July 23!

🚨 Hockey Ireland Membership 2026/27 Now Open! 🚨

We are delighted to let you know that member registration for the upcoming 2026/27 season is now open.

Register early!

Hockey Ireland recommends members register early and will continue to work with the Provinces and Clubs to ensure all members of all ages, playing and non-playing, seniors and juniors, are registered for the new season ahead.

Membership is a mandatory requirement for all involved in the sport of Hockey and full membership compliance is an essential part of sustaining and developing the sport across the island of Ireland.

Membership fees for Season 2026/27 remain unchanged and there are additional benefits including insurance, vetting and partner discounts.

To begin the registration process, head over to hockey.ie/membership, or click the link in our bio!

Please note: Your membership for the current season is due to expire on July 31, 2026 and we encourage you to register early to avoid last minute panics!

Let the Countdown Commence.....

With 40 days to go, all roads lead to the Belfius Hockey Arena, Wavre as we ready ourselves for the impending 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup.

Join us for our Mini World Cup Blitzes, follow the action online, and join us in the stadium for what promises to be a very special summer.

Hockey Mondays Episode #140 - A Catch-Up with the Ireland Women’s Masters Teams! 🔊

This week, we look back at what has been a busy few weeks for our Ireland Women’s Masters Teams, during which time six teams returned home from Four Nations Tournaments with silverware!

We sit down with players and coaches from across the teams including Holly Jenkinson (W35s), Jean McDonnell Doak (W40s), Ross Harding (W45s Coach), Valerie Cappell (W50s), David Morel (W55s Coach), & Emilie Ryan Doyle (W60s Coach).

👉 Episode #140 available now in our bio!

Hockey Ireland is pleased to announce the co-opting of two additional new members to its Board of Directors, to go with the four Directors appointed at the organisation’s AGM in May, strengthening the organisation’s governance and bringing a wealth of expertise from across sport, business and public life.

The appointments come at an exciting time for Hockey Ireland as the organisation continues to deliver on its strategic ambitions to grow participation, support high performance, strengthen clubs and deliver exceptional experiences for everyone involved in hockey.

For the full story, visit hockey.ie

THE 2026 U16 GIRLS 8-NATIONS - TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 🔴

International hockey is on its way to Cork from July 12 - 18 as Europe’s top teams come together at the Mardyke, UCC for a week of action in the Rebel County.

Tickets on sale now on hockey.ie or in the link in our bio!

Another Mega Hockey4All Blitz in Lisnagarvey ✅

The vibes were sky high at Lisnagarvey Hockey Club as Hockey4All teams from across the country came together for two unforgettable days, both on and off the pitch. Hockey, bowling, and barbecues all helped create a weekend that will live long in the memory!

A huge thank you to the volunteers, parents, and clubs involved for making the event happen.

Is your club interested in starting its own Hockey4All programme? Get in touch with us at [email protected] to learn more!

Hockey Mondays Episode #139 - The FIH Hockey Pro League Conclusion! 🔊

In this week’s episode we wrap up the Berlin Stage of the FIHHockey Pro League, looking back on hour our IRL Women faired in their final ties, with exclusive insights from head coach Gareth Grundie.

👉 Episode #139 available now!

Congratulations, Rob & Ali ☘️

A massive congratulations to Irish Hockey Umpires Rob Argent and Alison Keogh on their recent international duties in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup & FIH Hockey Pro League.

Rob travelled to Cape Town, South Africa where he officiated in ten different games, including being appointed as an umpire to the final between hosts South Africa and France.

Ali headed to London’s Lee Valley Hockey Centre where she was involved in 4 Women’s FIH Hockey Pro League games. The appointments mean Ali has taken part in every season of the FIH Hockey Pro league, the highest tier annual international hockey competition, since its inception in 2019.

A special night for our IRL U16 & U18 Teams 💚

On Thursday, we had the pleasure of presenting our IRL U16 and U18 Boys & Girls with their green jerseys following on from Easter tours and ahead of their summer competitions.

A proud moment for the players, surrounded by their families, coaches, support staff and sponsors, without whom their journeys would not be possible.