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Belfast Telegraph
2 days ago
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Ireland captain makes long-awaited return for final stretch of Pro League matches
The Gantoise midfielder has been absent since the Paris Games but has been included in the panel for their double-header with Pro League leaders and Olympic champions the Netherlands in Amstelveen. Mark Tumilty's side will be in action at the famous Wagener Stadium on Wednesday and Thursday before travelling on to Antwerp for matches against Belgium, Australia and Spain, starting on Saturday. There is also a recall for Banbridge forward Johnny McKee, who is also returning from an absence that stretches back to the Olympics, while Champions Trophy winning Banbridge goalkeeper Luke Roleston is named in the squad as well. Ireland are currently marooned at the bottom of the Pro League standings without a win from their eight games thus far, their only point coming from a draw against England in December. Ireland 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.
Irish Independent
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
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) Learn more 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
