President Higgins has offered his warmest congratulations to the Irish women‘s hockey team
“I wish to offer my warmest congratulations to the Irish women‘ s hockey team on their historic achievement of winning the silver medal at the World Cup.
To reach the final was a fantastic accomplishment and to do so with such skill, dedication and team spirit is truly inspirational.
This team has broken new ground for Irish hockey and Irish sport and their momentous achievement will encourage young women and men all around the island of Ireland to take up sport.
For that, and for their success on the pitch, the team and support staff deserve all of our thanks.”