Mitch has played for the club since U8 level, making his way through all interprovincial and international age levels before making his senior international debut at just 18 years of age back in 2006. This year Mitch became our most capped international athlete, and at this stage has amassed over 170 caps, captaining the national side on numerous occasions this year.

To reach this dream he has played abroad for clubs including Leuven, SCHC, Den Bosch and Rotterdam, some of the most prestige clubs in European hockey.

The Olympics is the pinnacle of most athlete’s careers. Simply making the numbers at this year’s event is not the gameplan however, as this team has made history at every step to Rio.. European bronze, beating teams ranked higher than them, and becoming the first irish hockey team there since the early 1900s. We could not be prouder of Mitch, and anyone else involved in this set up over the last number of years. It has been a squad effort with notable names associated with Rovers including Kyle Good, Jonny Bruton, Stephen West, Luke Chadwick and Jamie Carr.

Please come and support the squad as they make history in Rio. We will be opening the bar and clubhouse for every one of the group Olympic Games and we welcome every one of our members and children up to join us. We wish the whole squad the best of luck as they embark on their journey!