Ireland's men confident ahead of Olympic hockey qualifier

After a spectacular 2011, Ireland’s men will hope they can continue the momentum and qualify for the Olympic Games for the first time.

Ireland's men confident ahead of Olympic hockey qualifier
Fri, 09 Mar, 2012 - 09:47

After a spectacular 2011, Ireland’s men will hope they can continue the momentum and qualify for the Olympic Games for the first time.

The much-vaunted FIH Road to London 2012 gets underway at UCD tomorrow, with the hosts taking on Russia (2.30pm) in their opening game.

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