Hockey Ireland to maintain support for Irish U21s

Dave Passmore has received clearance to run an ongoing women’s U21 programme from Hockey Ireland.

Hockey Ireland to maintain support for Irish U21s

It is a big boost for the age group which has had a chequered run. Initially scrapped in 2004 due to costs, Ireland re-entered European competition in 2012 at the bottom rung of the ladder, earning promotion through the ranks to the A division for 2017 in Valencia.

The women stayed in the top tier when Spain were unable to field for their decisive final game due to a norovirus outbreak.

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