Four current club members have touched down in India today for the next phase FIH Pro League.

Special congratulations to Ben Ryder who is set to make his senior debut; he has been selected alongside Ben Pasley, Kevin O’Dea and Ben Johnson for the trip.

Speaking about the debut call-up, coach Mark Tumilty said: “Ben Ryder has been on the radar for 12-18 months and has done very well at the regional sessions. His biggest asset is his work ethic. He’s definitely performed well at regional level and deserves his opportunity.”

Ireland will play Germany and India twice each on the trip where they will join the Rovers abroad Ben Walker, Daragh Walsh, Jaime Carr and Conor Empey!

A massive good luck to the six Three Rock youth players lining out for the Irish underage teams this week in England in Lilleshal!

U16 girls: Laura Keogh
U16 boys: Louis Rothwell, Josh Kelly, Jonah Nathan, Simon Montgomery
U18 boys: Sam Rothwell

An incredibly proud moment for the club and for the coaches who have helped them along their journey!

The men’s indoor side head to Puconci, Slovenia this weekend for the latest in their European exploits, taking in the seven-team EuroHockey Club Challenge I.

The event is the third tier of European hockey and features the national champions from six other countries, namely: Western Wildcats (Scotland), Cardiff & Met (Wales), HK Triglav Predanovci (Slovenia), SLF Mesaicos (Sweden), Slagelse (Denmark) and HP Valchisone ASD (Italy).

*** Here’s the EuroHockey website’s preview of our side ***

Three Rock Rovers retained their Irish National Indoor Trophy last week when they edged out Corinthian 4-3 in the final. This was their 13^th Irish title since 2007 and their fourth successive win.

Three Rock is predominantly an outdoor hockey club that took up indoor hockey to try a different game format and learn new skill sets while combining a competitive but fun-filled approach. 

The result has been a domination of their National Championship since 2008, winning the title eleven times and representing Irish Hockey in European competition ten times.

The team is rebuilding after the disappointing relegation from the Trophy in Plzeň last February. It is composed of some veteran stalwarts: two players, Ross Canning and Jody Hosking have represented the club indoor team consistently since 2011 and 2012 respectively; picking up 26 European Club caps each.  

Shane Davey, aged 46 is their veteran goalkeeper who played in the club’s first foray into European Hockey in 2009, in Cambrai, France. Alastair Haughton made his first Challenge 1 appearance in Budapest, in 2013. There are three debutants Matteo Romoli, Evan Jennings and Rex Dunlop.

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Fixture schedule (all Irish times)

Friday, February 21: TRR v Cardiff & Met, 8.30am; TRR vs Valchisone ASD, 3.30pm

Saturday, February 22: TRR v Triglav Predanovci, 11.10am; TRR v Slagelse, 4.50pm

Sunday, February 23: TRR v Western Wildcats, 7.30am; TRR v SLF Mesaicos, 11.15am

To follow all the latest scores from the tournament, click here: https://eurohockey.altiusrt.com/competitions/346

Lucky 13!! Another amazing chapter in the history of our men’s indoor team who won the National Indoor Trophy for the 13th time – and four in a row – as they produced a steely performance to win the final 4-3 against Corinthian at the Antrim Forum.

We opened the day with a 9-4 semi-final win over Avoca to go through to a repeat of the Leinster final which we lost in a shoot-out. This one was similarly tight, 0-0 after Q1, 1-1 at half-time and then we trailed 3-2 going into the final quarter.

But we turned it around with Ross Canning scoring a late corner to complete the turnaround and allow James Walker to lift the trophy.

It puts them in good stead ahead of their EuroHockey Club Challenge I tournament in two weeks time in Puconci, Slovenia with a return ticket to Europe confirmed for 2026!

Pictured, back row: Scott Crombie, Shane Davey, Harry MacMahon, Ross Canning, Evan Jennings, Mark Collins, Liam Canning, Diarmuid MacMahon

Front row: James Walker, Ryan Williams, Rex Dunlop, Luke Madeley, Jody Hosking

The date for the biggest fundraiser of the season for the front pitch replacement has been confirmed. Tickets will be €25 which will include entry, a race card and some food on the night in the clubhouse.

All welcome to join what is sure to be a fun-filled night in support of a great cause.

You can confirm your place in advance. Contact Scott Crombie on Whatsapp for tickets (+353 87 610 4370) while there are items available for sponsorship via Fraser Morris (+353 87 413 2316).

Keep an eye on the club’s social media and website for further updates.

The men’s indoor side reached the final of the Leinster indoor league last weekend, just missing out on the title after a shoot-out to Corinthian.

Normal time ended 3-3 after an epic comeback from 3-0 down and we were only denied by an incredible goal line save in the final minute by the reds’ defence.

We have the chance for revenge over the next two weeks on the National Indoor Trophy stage. Six sides compete in the competition with the national title and a return place to Europe up for grabs at the Antrim Forum. Sunday sees us play in a three-team group with Munster champions Waterford and Ulster’s Cookstown.

It is an other step on their incredible journey over the past 17 years which saw them honoured on Thursday night at The Echo’s 2024 Sports Awards where they were the February Team of the Month winners.

They will head to Puconci, Slovenia in February where they represent Ireland in the EuroHockey Club Challenge from February 21st to 23rd, a hugely competitive competition featuring seven national champions.

It is an expensive endeavour and honour; if you would like to support their journey, please contact Liam Canning on canningliam@gmail.com.

Click here for a round-up of some of what is going on around the club between all the storms including:

https://threerockrovershc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/January-2025-Newsletter-1-1.pdf

• Big Race Night fundraise confirmed for March 8th – mark the diary
• Quiz night on February 8th
• Indoor teams in National playoffs and off to Europe in February
• Updated sponsor list – do support these brilliant companies who help us run the club each year!
  Today, the men’s 1sts are back in action in the EYHL – get out and support them at 3.15pm today vs Corinthian in Whitechurch Park before dropping back into the club bar where the rugby will be shown on the big screen!

We are thrilled to be hosting the men’s Neville Cup final on St Stephen’s Day, the perfect opportunity to get some fresh air and support the side after the Christmas Day excess!!

Entry is free and club captain Doug is opening up the bar! #leinsterhockey#roversrepresenting

Remember, the club is also collecting your recycled cans and bottles as part of the U18s initiative to raise funds for our new pitch. If you need a clear-out after the 25th December, consider dropping them into the stations at the clubhouse!

Congratulations to Laura Keogh who received a call-up to the Irish Under-16 panel announced on December 20th.

Blitz-mas! A suitably festive end to the first half of the season with the juniors mixed blitz making the club buzz with young Rovers flying around the pitches before the big man Santa came to visit!

A huge shout-out to the big team of volunteers, coaches and organisers for making it happen, not just this week but every week through the season!

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