Masters Hockey World Cup · Belgium · August 2026 · 6th in the World
Supporting Ireland's Women. Inspiring Every Generation.
The Irish Women's Masters O55 Hockey Team proudly represented Ireland at the Masters Hockey World Cup in Belgium, August 2026 — finishing 6th in the world. Every player self-funded travel, accommodation, coaching and tournament costs. Our sponsors support helped us compete on the world stage and proved that age is never a barrier to ambition, excellence or international sport.
About the Team
"Age should never be a barrier to ambition."
Ireland's Women's Masters Over 55's
We are the Irish Women's Masters O55 Hockey Team — a group of athletes who have dedicated their lives to sport, to Ireland, and to proving that striving for excellence has no age limit. As Four Nations Champions, we earned our place on the world stage and travelled to Belgium in August 2026 to represent our country with pride — finishing 6th in the world.
- Four Nations Champions 2026
- Placed 6th in the World Cup 2026
- Promoting women's sport and healthy ageing
- Inspiring future generations of Irish athletes
World Masters Hockey World Cup 2026
Our World Cup Story
We travelled to Belgium with pride, passion and purpose — and came home 6th in the world.
Ireland Women's Masters O55s finished sixth at the 2026 World Cup after an outstanding campaign. The team played six matches against the world's best, winning four and remaining unbeaten in normal time. They scored nine goals — the fifth-highest total at the tournament — and conceded only two field goals.
After topping their pool with victories over Canada, New Zealand and Spain, Ireland drew 0–0 with Argentina in the quarter-final before losing in sudden death in 37°C heat. They then defeated South Africa and drew 1–1 with New Zealand, narrowly losing the fifth-place play-off in one-on-ones.
With an average age of 57 and Irish Masters experience ranging from one to 70 caps, the team represented Ireland with pride, passion and resilience. Thank you to all our sponsors, supporters, families, friends and Masters committees who made this unforgettable journey possible.
Strong women. Fierce hearts. One team. One dream. Onward to the next World Cup!
Match Results
Canada
Group Stage
2–0
Win
New Zealand
Group Stage
4–1
Win
Spain
Group Stage
1–0
Win
Argentina
Quarter Final
0–0
Lost 3–4 SO
South Africa
5th/6th Playoff
1–0
Win
New Zealand
5th/6th Playoff
1–1
Lost 1–2 SO
SO = Shootout
Our partners
Thank You for Helping Ireland Compete on the World Stage
Every sponsorship — at any level — directly funded our journey to Belgium and helped us demonstrate that ambition, excellence and international sport have no age limit. We finished 6th in the world and we couldn't have done it without you.
Our Partners
Thank You to Our Top Tier Sponsors
Our World Cup Story
Proudly Wearing Our Sponsors in Belgium
Sponsorship Opportunities
Partner With Ireland's o55'S Masters Hockey Team
Following an outstanding sixth-place finish at the 2026 World Cup, the Ireland Women’s Masters O55 hockey team is looking ahead to its next international campaign with the Four Nations and European Championships. As a largely self-funded team, sponsorship is vital in helping our players represent Ireland on the world stage. Support contributes towards travel, accommodation, tournament fees, training, equipment and preparation—reducing the personal financial burden on players. By partnering with us, your organisation will support women in sport, active ageing and lifelong participation while gaining visibility through our website, social media, team communications, events and international competitions. We would be delighted to develop a sponsorship package that reflects your organisation’s goals and creates a meaningful, mutually beneficial partnership. To discuss future sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.