Irish Hockey Association

The Irish Hockey Association is the common Hockey Federation ( field and indoor hockey ) for Ireland and Northern Ireland. The association was founded in 2000 by the merger of the women's and the men's dressing. The associations existed since the late 19th century. The IHA is a member of the World Hockey Association FIH. The flag of the association shows the coat of arms of the four historic Provinces of Ireland, the anthem of the Association is Ireland's Call.

The association has eight regional member associations. The five women's organizations are Leinster, Munster, Connacht, Ulster and South East. The three men's associations are Leinster, Munster and Ulster. It is geplamt the regional associations to merge also how this is done at the national level.

168 clubs and 280 schools are connected to the IHA, through membership in regional organizations. The IHA also provides the Irish national teams.

Ireland is in the world rankings at number 15 (men, Stand: August 13, 2012) or 15 (women, August 13, 2012).