Passmore focused as Ireland hosts Setanta Trophy

IRELAND’S two senior teams are getting ready to embark on the biggest tournament to take place in the country this year.

The Setanta Sports Trophy sees some of the big hockey nations descend on Dublin to compete in the tournament, beginning today and running for four days at the National Hockey Stadium, UCD.

Ireland, South Africa, Scotland and Olympic champions Germany make up the pool on the women’s side of the tournament and Ireland, Canada, Egypt and Wales make up the competition on the men’s side.