Mark Tumility had filled the role for Tokyo Olympic qualifying series
Defeat to Wales last Saturday led to relegation to second tier in Europe
Drop from 10th to 11th place should not hurt Ireland’s chances of progressing to the next stage of the Olympic qualifying process
‘When I got my first cap in 2006 I could never have dreamed reaching the heights we did’
He had previously overseen Ireland’s incredible rise to the top 10 in the world
Shane O’Donoghue admits side was not clinical enough following defeat to England
A draw is enough to see Ireland through to a play-off for World Cup quarter-finals
Ireland start their campaign against defending champions Australia on Friday
Three Rock Rovers have the comfort of a home draw against Belfast’s Annadale in the Irish Senior Cup
Venue still be decided for eight-team FIH Series Finals; men’s World Cup squad named
Dutch experience of Cox will be useful as Ireland face into four nation competition
Defender captained side 111 times and made more than 250 Green Machine appearances
Rival nations field full-time athletes while Irish women pay €550 a year in an uphill battle
Highly regarded coach will take charge of Ireland’s for World Cup campaign
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