Ben Johnson
Hockey
BIOGRAPHY
Super skilful player who led Newtown to shock Banbridge Academy by winning their first All-Ireland schools’ title in 2018, but injury slowed his progress and has had two knee operations in the last three years. Didn’t make the squad for Ireland’s Olympic qualifying tournament in Valencia in January but, after getting a late call-up as an injury replacement turned out to be our top-scorer. Notably one of his three goals came in the thriller against Korea which clinched the spot in Paris. A graduate of Sustainable Energy Engineering from TU Dublin he will turn 24 during the Olympic Games.
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Sport Events Coming up in July
We are at the start of a jam packed July, check here for information on the upcoming events? DATES EVENT (SPORT) 27 June – 6 July EQUESTRIAN Team Ireland – World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen – Aachen, Germany LINK 28-29 June ATHLETICS Team Ireland – European Athletics Team Championships Division 2 – Maribor, Slovenia LINK [...]
In The News – June 16th
Men’s Hockey | Ireland Edge Belgium in FIH Pro League Thriller Ireland secured a stunning 3–2 victory over world-ranked #2 Belgium in Antwerp - their first win of the 2024/25 FIH Pro League season. Louis Rowe opened the scoring; Lee Cole struck twice with penalty corners. Jaime Carr delivered a Player of the Match performance, [...]
Olympic Champion Rhys McClenaghan Inspires Students on Return to His Old School
Olympic Champion and Dare to Believe ambassador Rhys McClenaghan revisits his school Olympic Champion on the pommel horse (gymnastics), Rhys McClenaghan, returned to his former school this week, bringing with him not only his Olympic gold medal but also an inspiring message of resilience and perseverance. As an ambassador for the Dare to Believe Olympic [...]
School Honours McClenaghan and McKibbon with Commemorative Olympic Plaques
Olympians Rhys McClenaghan and Peter McKibbon have been honoured by their former secondary school with commemorative plaques. McClenaghan, who won gold in the men’s Pommel Horse at Paris 2024, and McKibbon, a member of Ireland’s men’s hockey team in Paris, both attended Regent House School in Newtownards as teenagers. It has recognised their Olympic achievements [...]
Ireland Hockey’s Katie Mullan steps down as captain but not yet ready to retire
Katie Mullan today announced that she is stepping away from her captain’s duties for the Ireland senior women’s national hockey team. Mullan, 30, a prominent figure in Irish women’s field hockey, has made significant contributions to the sport both as a player and as the captain of Ireland’s senior women’s national team. Known for her [...]
DAY 3 MORNING REPORT FROM TEAM IRELAND | PARIS 2024
Reigning world champion Daniel Wiffen eased his way into tomorrow night’s 800m Freestyle final qualifying fastest of all eight swimmers in a time of 7:41.53. Team mate Ellen Walshe booked her spot in her first Olympic final tonight; her favoured event the women’s 400m Individual Medley by finishing fourth in her heat. Second time Olympian Danielle Hill [...]