New FUNDAMENTALS OF UMPIRING AWARD launched

Friday 15th January, 2021

Hockey Ireland has launched a new club umpire initiative – The Fundamentals of Umpiring AwardUmpiring is a cornerstone of our sport and Leinster Hockey is delighted to see the launch of the new “Fundamentals of Umpiring Award”. Following the announcement of the new programme...

Fionnuala OMalley is the December Volunteer of the Month

Tuesday 12th January, 2021

The Leinster Hockey Development Committee has been delighted with the response to the new “Volunteer of the Month” awards that were introduced in September and in particular with the calibre of nominations received each month. In the current challenging times, it is extremely...

New Umpire Development Pathway Launched

Thursday 07th January, 2021

Hockey Ireland, in partnership with the Irish Hockey Umpires Association (IHUA) and the provincial associations, are delighted to announce the launch of the new Umpire Development Pathway. The new pathway aims to support the growth of umpiring in Ireland in an efficient and sustainable manner....

Merry Christmas & a very Healthy and Happy New Year

Wednesday 23rd December, 2020

The year 2020 will long be remembered for the impact that Covid 19 has had on us all. For many the year has required a huge change to our everyday habits – both within our families, socially, mentally and physically. For those of you who have lost loved ones this year, on behalf of the Leinster...

Siobhán Madeley announced November Volunteer of the Month

Wednesday 09th December, 2020

We are again overwhelmed by the nominations received for the November 2020 Volunteer of the Month Award. As a sport we are blessed to have such amazing volunteers in all our clubs who give so freely of their time and energy and we’d like to thank all the volunteers in our clubs and on all our...

Hockey4All Inclusion Programme

Tuesday 08th December, 2020

Is your club interested in finding out more about the Hockey4All inclusion programme? If so, this is for you. Hockey Ireland are running a webinar on Wed 16th Dec from 7 – 8pm which will coverFirst steps towards setting up a disability/inclusion section in your clubTips from those who have...

Job Vacancy

Sunday 29th November, 2020

The Leinster Hockey Association want to appoint a Development Programme Manager (DPM). This will be a full time role – running as a 2 year fixed term contract with the potential to extend. Roles and responsibilities will be reviewed annually and are subject to change. The DPM main reporting...

Adrian Henchy wins October Volunteer of the Month

Thursday 19th November, 2020

We’ve had a great response to the Leinster Hockey Volunteer of the Month Awards and are amazed at the phenomenal work being done by volunteers around the province within their clubs and we would like to take this opportunity to thank all the clubs who have put forward nominations – which...

Leinster ParaHockey ID

Thursday 12th November, 2020

Leinster is the powerhouse for ParaHockey (ID) in Ireland with six active clubs - Three Rock Rovers HC, Monkstown HC, Railway Union HC, Wicklow HC, Botanic HC & Loreto HC. Players currently range in age from 5 - 22 (but there is no upper age limit). ParaHockey (ID) players are members of our clubs...

Free Sports Capital Masterclass Webinar

Tuesday 10th November, 2020

Hockey Ireland will be running a free Sports Capital Masterclass Webinar on 01st December at 7pm via Zoom in conjunction with 2into3.To register - Click HereUpdated : 30 November 2020Note - The Government has announced that the 2020 Sports Capital & Equipment Programme will open on 11th...

Garry Luttrell wins the inaugural Volunteer of the Month Award

Wednesday 28th October, 2020

The Development Committee was delighted with the response to the inaugural Leinster Hockey Volunteer of the Month Award which was launched in September and would like to thank all the clubs who participated. In these Covid related times, it is more important than ever to acknowledge our...

New Hockey Ireland Development e-Learning Portal

Wednesday 28th October, 2020

Hockey Ireland has launched their new E-learning platform.The “Hockey Ireland Hub” aims to offer support to all aspects of the hockey community via courses, helpful downloads and articles. The launch of the Hockey Ireland Hub will see the new “Online Rules Test” being...

Hockey Ireland Covid 19 Update no 10

Wednesday 21st October, 2020

Hockey Ireland Coronavirus (COVID-19) UPDATE No. 10 regarding Level 5 COVID-19 Restrictions21 October 2020As of midnight, on Wednesday 21st October, the Republic of Ireland is moving to Level 5 COVID-19 restrictions. These restrictions will remain in place for a period of 6 weeks. The effect of...

Leinster Hockey Monthly Volunteer Awards - October

Friday 16th October, 2020

Last month we introduced the Leinster Hockey Club Volunteer of the Month awards and the Panel will announce the September winner later this month. Volunteers are the lifeblood of our clubs. Without them our sport just wouldn't happen. The Leinster Hockey Volunteer Awards recognise the...

LHA Board Statement re Competitions

Thursday 15th October, 2020

Following on from the Government announcement on 14th October [that the exemption in place under Level 3 of the Living with Covid plan had been removed] and the subsequent statement from Hockey Ireland on the same matter, the Leinster Hockey Board can now confirm that all competitive hockey has...

Leinster Hockey Indoor Competition

Monday 28th September, 2020

Clubs are now invited to submit their entries for the Leinster Indoor Ladies & Men's Leagues that will take place through December and January (depending on Government Guidelines).Dates, fees and venue will be confirmed once team numbers are known. The LHA Finals will take place on...

LHA Statement re Government Announcement on Covid 19

Friday 18th September, 2020

Circular to all Leinster Hockey ClubsRE: Government announcement on Covid 19 that Dublin is placed on Level 3 from midnight Following Hockey Ireland’s statement and the Government announcement that Dublin is moving to Level 3 of the Living with Covid plan from midnight tonight (18092020)...

Leinster U18 AerCap Sponsored Panels Announced

Tuesday 08th September, 2020

Following development sessions and training games the final AERCAP sponsored Leinster Girls and Boys U18 panels have been selected.The development sessions and selection processes were overseen by Sarah Scott and Simon Lowry – both experienced coaches at inter-provincials and...

LHA Fundraising Workshop

Sunday 06th September, 2020

Date: Wednesday September 16th Time: 7pm-8.30pmLocation: ZoomCovid 19 has adversely affected sport and sporting bodies’ funding models have been equally impacted. The landscape has changed, and fundraising is no different. In September 2019, Leinster Hockey organised a Sport...

Junior Club Pre Season Information

Friday 28th August, 2020

Following the shutdown of Leinster Leagues in March 2020 due to COVID-19, the Junior Committee’s have been working hard on plans for the 2020/21 season. We would ask that given the current situation with COVID-19, that all clubs are adhering to not only the Hockey Ireland guidelines but also...