End of an era as Irish women’s hockey manager Arlene Boyles steps down

Boyles has spent a remarkable 30 years involved with international teams

Arlene Boyles has been hailed as a key influence by the players in their rise to World Cup silver and Olympic qualification. Picture: Matt Browne / SPORTSFILE

Arlene Boyles has taken the decision to step back from her role as the Irish women’s manager in August following a remarkable 30 years involved with international teams.

In her playing days, she earned 123 caps which culminated in the 2002 World Cup in New Zealand while she also won eight Irish Senior Cups and four All-Ireland Club Championship crowns with Pegasus.