Dublin, May 20, 2025 – Hockey Ireland is pleased to announce the Senior Men’s Squad selected for the highly anticipated series against world #5 and Olympic Bronze Medalists India. The Ireland Senior Men’s Squad will face India on Monday, June 2 & Tuesday, June 3 in Pembroke Wanderers Hockey Club, with an additional Development Squad facing India on Friday, May 30.
The squad combines a blend of seasoned internationals and emerging talent, offering a valuable opportunity for player development ahead of Ireland’s next FIH Pro League fixtures in the Netherlands.
Lee Cole and Luke Madeley will both return to Ireland’s backline, with both also offering additional threat from Penalty Corners. Ben Pasley and Ben Ryder are also among the squad having continued to impress since making their debuts back in December and February respectively. Fergus Gibson also returns to international duty following a stint on the sideline following the injury he sustained during Ireland’s FIH Pro League India Stage earlier this year.
Ireland Men’s Squad:
James Milliken
Luke Roleston
Ben Ryder
Nick Page
Lee Cole
Luke Witherow
Tim Cross
Fergus Gibson
Mark McNellis
Luke Madeley
Kyle Marshall
Peter McKibbin
Kevin O’Dea
Adam McAllister
Ben Pasley
Sam Hyland
Jonny Lynch
Ben Walker
Matthew Nelson
Louis Rowe
Jeremy Duncan
Daragh Walsh
Ben Johnson
Ben Nelson
Conor Empey
Ali Empey
Following the announcement of the squad, Ireland Men’s Head Coach Mark Tumilty said:
“This series gives us an excellent opportunity to test ourselves against one of the best teams in the world. It’s a chance for our Senior players to sharpen their performance ahead of the next Pro League window, and equally important for our wider squad to gain valuable exposure to top-level international hockey.”
Match Schedule – The India Series:
Friday, May 30 – 13:00
Ireland Development Squad vs India
Monday, June 2 – 17:30
Ireland Senior Men vs India
Tuesday, June 3 – 19:30
Ireland Senior Men vs India