Ireland men's hockey team announced for FIH Pro League in Netherlands and Belgium
Jaime Carr and Luke Roleston have been named as the two goalkeepers, both bringing winning momentum from their club seasons.
Carr recently celebrated a league title with Gantoise in Belgium, while Roleston lifted the EY Champions Trophy with Banbridge, securing their place in next season's Euro Hockey League.
Ireland's defence sees the return of Luke Madeley and Lee Cole, both of whom missed the India leg of the FIH Pro League in February but featured in Ireland's home series against India earlier this month.
Also returning to the side are Seán Murray and Johnny McKee, who will make their first appearances for Ireland since the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
Ireland will open this final leg of the FIH Pro League against World number and reigning Olympic gold medallists, the Netherlands, in the iconic Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen.
The two matches are scheduled for June 11 and 12 at 7pm.
The squad then moves on to Antwerp, Belgium, to take on Belgium, Australia, and Spain across six matches from June 14 to June 22.
All of Ireland's FIH Pro League matches will be available to watch live or on demand on the TG4 Player.
Ireland Men's Squad
Jaime Carr, Luke Roleston, Lee Cole, Fergus Gibson, Nick Page, Ben Ryder, Peter McKibbin, Mark McNellis, Kyle Marshall, Luke Madeley, Sean Murray, Ben Pasley, Peter Brown, Kevin O'Dea, Daragh Walsh, Matthew Nelson, Ben Walker, Jeremy Duncan, Louis Rowe, Adam McAllister, Ali Empey, Ben Nelson, Luke Witherow, Jonny Lynch, Sam Hyland, Johnny McKee.
FIH Pro League – Netherlands Stage – Fixtures
(All times Irish)
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Wednesday, June 11: Netherlands v Ireland, 7pm Irish Time
Thursday, June 12 – Netherlands vs Ireland – 7pm
FIH Pro League – Belgium Stage – Fixtures
(All times Irish)
Saturday, June 14 – Belgium vs Ireland – 2.30pm
Sunday, June 15 – Belgium vs Ireland – 2.30pm
Tuesday, June 17 – Australia vs Ireland – 2.30pm
Wednesday, June 18 – Ireland vs Australia – 2.30pm
Saturday, June 21 – Ireland vs Spain – 9.30am
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