Having found a way into our sporting hearts they deserve their chance to shine once more

People have rediscovered simple joys of running, walking, cycling and swimming

‘I felt bad for even having concerns about the Olympics because this is a global pandemic’

Ireland forced to move warm-weather tour from Malaysia over coronavirus

Goalkeeper McFerran the hero after dramatic penalty shootout against Canada

Second leg of Olympic qualifier ends in another scoreless draw leading to penalties

Reaching the World Cup final has given the Irish women’s hockey team motivation

In a World Cup year, back must continue to clear every hurdle on the road to Tokyo

Two gloriously tense shoot-outs catapult sport from obscurity

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Graham Shaw’s side return to action after winning World Cup silver medal

UCD open title defence at Pegasus with most internationals playing domestically

The new brand unveiled its first new sponsor on Wednesday as changes continue apace

Evenly-matched sides know each other so well after 26 previous meetings in the last five years

Johnny Watterson profiles the 18 hockey players and their coach

Rival nations field full-time athletes while Irish women pay €550 a year in an uphill battle

Confidence in the camp high following the impressive opening victory over the USA

Two-goal Deirdre Duke a hero as Ireland win first World Cup tie in 16 years

Irish women have prepared meticulously for hockey’s biggest stage

Frazer is recovering from a knee ligament injury

Monkstown down three international players as they face Belfast Harlequins away

Today’s defeat ends Irish hopes of direct qualification for next year’s World Cup

Several changes made to World League Round 2 winning team ahead of US trip

In-form goalkeeper records clean sheets in shootouts in both semi and final of contest

Lena Tice double retains title for student side and ends Hermes’s unbeaten streak

World League semi-finals next up after hosts Malaysia are beaten 3-0 in sixth straight win

Hosts Malaysia next up for Ireland in Pool B of World League Two

Nikki Evans sealed Hermes’ sixth win in as many games with a reverse strike from the top of the circle

Leinster side defeat champions 7-0 at Jordanstown

Fifth place finish for spirited Irish squad in Hawkes Bay Cup

Second semi-final is repeat of Saturday’s EY league tie when Ulster Elks beat UCD 3-1

Chloe Watkins converts two penalty corners to extend Hermes’ winning run to 10

Teenager put in another fine performance in Valencia

Ulster clubs get the better of Leinster opponents in three of five Irish Senior Cup second round ties

After defeating UCD, Booterstown club take on Ulster’s reigning league champions Ards

After-effects of shoot-out defeat to China all too apparent in the heartbroken squad

Darren Smith’s side wasteful as they’re beaten in sudden death after draw in Valencia

Uruguay had fought back from 2-0 down to level matters in Valencia

Win over higher-ranked South Africa a fine start to Hockey World League campaign

Victory guarantees Ireland retain a place in the top tier of European club hockey for another season