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Irish Independent
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
West Indies' Matthew Forde equals fastest ODI half-century record before rain earns Ireland share of spoils at Clontarf
All-rounder Forde launched a sensational assault on the Ireland attack, smashing eight sixes — several into the nearby gardens — as he reached the mark from 16 balls, a feat only previously achieved by South African batter AB de Villiers. Josh Little suffered the brunt of the brutality, being hit for four maximums in one over as the Windies tail took full advantage of the small boundaries at Castle Avenue to plunder 98 from the final six overs and post a mighty 352-8. Liam McCarthy was the pick of the Ireland attack, again bowling with good pace and claiming his first international wicket in his second match when he found an edge from West Indian captain Shai Hope. The Railway Union speedster also had Keacy Carty caught behind for 102 and ended Forde's rampage on 58 by knocking out his leg stump with a yorker, as he returned figures of 3-66. Rain then prevented the start of the reply, allowing the Boys in Green to escape with a share of the spoils and take a 1-0 lead into Sunday's final game of the series.
Irish Independent
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
West Indies' Matthew Forde equals fastest ODI half-century record against Ireland in second 50-overs game at Clontarf
All-rounder Forde launched a sensational assault on the Ireland attack, smashing eight sixes — several into the nearby gardens — as he reached the mark from 16 balls, a feat only previously achieved by South African batter AB de Villiers. Josh Little suffered the brunt of the brutality, being hit for four maximums in one over as the Windies tail took full advantage of the small boundaries at Castle Avenue to plunder 98 from the final six overs and post a mighty 352-8. Liam McCarthy was the pick of the Ireland attack, again bowling with good pace and claiming his first international wicket in his second match when he found an edge from West Indian captain Shai Hope. The Railway Union speedster also had Keacy Carty caught behind for 102 and ended Forde's rampage on 58 by knocking out his leg stump with a yorker, as he returned figures of 3-66. Rain then prevented the start of the reply, allowing the Boys in Green to escape with a share of the spoils and take a 1-0 lead into Sunday's final game of the series.
Irish Examiner
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Ireland call up uncapped talents for two-game trip to us
Hockey Ireland has announced the Senior Women's squad set to travel to Charlotte, North Carolina for a two-match series against the USA on Saturday, June 7 and Sunday, June 8. The upcoming series provides a valuable opportunity to face high-calibre international opposition as preparations intensify ahead of the EuroHockey Championships in August. The USA and Ireland are no strangers to each other, having last met during Ireland's impressive Silver Medal campaign at the FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Chile earlier this year. The squad features a number of players in line to potentially win their first senior international caps. Niamh Gowing (Railway Union) and Katie Larmour (Belfast Harlequins) have been rewarded for standout club seasons with call-ups to the senior squad. Also included is Amy Handcock, the highly rated 19-year-old UCD scholar who has continued to impress since starring for Ireland's U18 team last year. Another exciting inclusion is Jessica McMaster of Ulster Elks, who is named in a senior Ireland squad for the first time since 2017. The squad also boasts a core of experienced leaders. Captain Sarah Hawkshaw and Róisín Upton return to the fold, both with deep ties to US hockey from their college years at the University of Massachusetts and University of Connecticut respectively. They are joined by the likes of Elena Neill, Hannah McLoughlin, and several other Irish International stalwarts. Head Coach Gareth Grundie welcomed the opportunity the series presents: 'This is a great early opportunity to test ourselves against a strong USA side as we build toward the EuroHockey Championships in August. Playing top-level opposition away from home is exactly what we need at this stage of our preparations, and it's a valuable chance for both established players and new faces to challenge themselves in a competitive environment.' Both games will take place at 10:00 local time (15:00 Irish Time) at UNC Charlotte, the home of USA Field Hockey's international programme, and will be streamed live on Hockey Ireland TV. Ireland Women's Squad: Charlotte Beggs, Michelle Carey, Niamh Carey, Ellen Curran, Niamh Gowing, Christina Hamill, Amy Handcock, Sarah Hawkshaw (C), Emily Kealy, Katie Larmour, Katie McKee, Hannah McLoughlin, Jessica McMaster, Holly Micklem (GK), Lizzie Murphy (GK), Elena Neill, Siofra O'Brien, Caoimhe Perdue, Mikayla Power, Caitlin Sherin, Sarah Torrans, Róisín Upton.
RTÉ News
22-05-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
New faces in Ireland squad to face USA next month
Three players are in line to make a debut for Ireland in a two-match series against USA next month. Niamh Gowing (Railway Union) and Katie Larmour (Belfast Harlequins) have been rewarded for standout club seasons with call-ups. Amy Handcock, the highly-rated 19-year-old UCD scholar, is also included after some impressive appearances at Under-19 level. Jessica McMaster of Ulster Elks is also named in a senior Ireland squad for the first time since 2017. The squad also boasts a core of experienced leaders. Captain Sarah Hawkshaw and Róisín Upton return to the fold, both with deep ties to US hockey from their college years at the University of Massachusetts and University of Connecticut respectively. They are joined by the likes of Elena Neill, Hannah McLoughlin, and several other stalwarts. The squad will travel to Charlotte, North Carolina for a two-match series on 7 and 8 June Both games will take place at 3pm Irish time at UNC Charlotte, the home of USA Field Hockey's international programme. The matches will provide high-calibre international opposition as preparations intensify ahead of the EuroHockey Championships in August. The teams are no strangers to each other, having last met during Ireland's impressive silver medal campaign at the FIH Hockey Nations Cup in Chile earlier this year. Head coach Gareth Grundie said: "This is a great early opportunity to test ourselves against a strong USA side as we build toward the EuroHockey Championships in August. "Playing top-level opposition away from home is exactly what we need at this stage of our preparations, and it's a valuable chance for both established players and new faces to challenge themselves in a competitive environment."
Irish Times
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
Railway Union retain Irish Senior Cup with 2-1 victory over Loreto
A week after becoming the first club to win the Champions Trophy two years on the trot by beating Loreto in Banbridge, Railway Union rounded off an exceptional season by getting the better of the same opposition to retain the AIG Irish Senior Cup at Belfield on Saturday. A 10th-minute goal from Sarah Patton and a Róisín Upton penalty stroke three minutes from time sealed the win for Railway, Loreto getting a late, late consolation score through Nicola Torrans. As they have done all season, Railway's defence and their goalkeeper Emma Maloney excelled, Loreto racking up 15 penalty corners in the game but failing to get any joy from them until it was too late. A Patton sister act opened the scoring, Sarah turning home Orla's cross from the right in the first quarter, but it wasn't until the dying moments that they added their second when Upton sent her stroke high to Liz Murphy's right after Sarah Patton had been fouled in the circle. READ MORE Loreto, seeking their first success in the completion in 15 years, finally got a return from their penalty corner count when Torrans scored from a rebound, but by then the hooter had sounded and Railway's job was done. It's the second season in a row that Railway, coached by Una McCarthy, and Loreto have won all three major domestic honours between them, the latter having retained their Hockey League title last month.
