Hosts Portugal defeat Ireland in Opener
Ireland’s u22 Women’s European Championships campaign got off to a tough start with defeat against an efficient and well-drilled Portugal. The hosts, who included several Senior capped CEV Silver League players in their ranks played with a high level throughout the match to run out 3-o winners, 25-12, 25-5, 25-9. The opening set started confidently […]
Team Named for u22W European Champs
Head Coach Edyta Jozwiak-McMullan has named 14 players for this weekend’s u22 European Championship Qualifiers. The Gardians Middle and multiple all-star winner has selected Munster Thunder’s Maria Jones as captain, ably assisted by Newbridge wing Sophie Quinlivan-Nolan. Eight clubs are represented, with eight different schools providing pathways for the team. Ireland get their campaign underway […]
Team Named for U22 Qualifers
Head Coach Edyta Jozwiak-McMullan has named 14 players for this weekend’s u22 European Championship Qualifiers. The Gardians Middle and multipl all-star winner has selected Munster Thunder’s Maria Jones as captain, ably assisted by Newbridge wing Sophie Quinlivan-Nolan. Eight clubs are represented, with eight different schools providing pathways for the team. Ireland get their campaign underway […]
Team Named for u22 Qualifiers
Head Coach Edyta Jozwiak-McMullan has named 14 players for this weekend’s u22 European Championship Qualifiers. The Gardians Middle and multipl all-star winner has selected Munster Thunder’s Maria Jones as captain, ably assisted by Newbridge wing Sophie Quinlivan-Nolan. Eight clubs are represented, with eight different schools providing pathways for the team. Ireland get their campaign underway […]
All Set for Grand Finals
14 teams are raring to go in Volleyball Ireland’s first National League Grand Finals weekend. The showcase weekender will end with the two Premier Division Grand Finals on Sunday evening. After finishing top of the Women’s Premier division, Santry Calypso will take on the winners of the weekend’s first match between Gardians and UCD. Whilst […]
Dalkey Do the Double!
Dalkey Devils have done the double with Division One Men and Division Two Women’s titles heading to South Dublin. Both teams wrapped up their respective Championship trophies over the weekend with the D1 Men team overcoming Aer Lingus and D2 Women defeating Tallaght Rockets in the Playoff Final. It’s been an incredible few weeks for […]
Women’s Team Launch Fundraising Campaign
The Women’s National Team programme has launched a fundraising campaign, ahead of two International tournaments over the next couple of months. First, the Senior team are competing at the Small Countries Association Championships in Luxembourg from the 26-28th May. Following that the u22 team, which features several of the Senior squad will be up against […]
Vacancy – Development Officer
Volleyball Ireland are delighted to open recruitment for a new Club Support & Community Development Officer. The full JD is available here > Club Support Community Dev Officer Final We are looking for an energetic, passionate and determined Club Support & Community Development Officer to help continue the sport’s rise, working with our member clubs […]
u20 Men’s Head Coach Announced
Antonio Barros has been announced as Ireland’s new u20 Men Head Coach. The Portugese native has been coaching Cork Volleyball Academy for some time, building a strong youth club in the Rebel County. Before moving to Ireland Antonio competed and coached professionally across Europe and said, “I’m so honoured and glad to be […]
