TEAMS & SCHEDULE

Junior Girls Hockey at Kinvara Hockey Club begins from Second Class and progresses through all age groups up to U16, before players move into the adult category (there is no U18 competition in Connacht).

Our junior members train on small astro pitches in Kinvara and Athenry, supported by dedicated coaches and volunteers. The club has enjoyed considerable success at underage level, most notably winning the U14A and U16B Connacht League titles in 2023.

We are also proud to see increasing numbers of our players representing Connacht Hockey at interprovincial level, with several U16 and U18 players selected for Irish squads — an outstanding achievement for a small rural club.

Follow our junior teams and stay up to date with matches and achievements on Facebook and Instagram.

At the moment, KHC does not have capacity to enrol boys into the club due to lack of facilities but there is a real appetite for this to change once we have opened our own pitch in Kinvara. This will allow boys to take up hockey whether they play other sports or none! Hockey is a sport, unlike many other sports, where there are teams for all levels of players.

Adult hockey has been a cornerstone of Kinvara Hockey Club since 1980. The club has a proud tradition of competing in the Connacht League and National Cup competitions and has enjoyed significant success at provincial level.

Kinvara has won the Connacht Cup on numerous occasions, most recently in the 2022 season.

Seamount College fields hockey teams across all age groups, and Kinvara Hockey Club enjoys a close and mutually beneficial relationship with the school. This partnership supports the development of young players, and we are fortunate to have such talented teachers and coaches involved. Some training currently takes place on Seamount’s small astro pitch.

Transition Year (TY) Hockey Programme
In collaboration with Seamount College, Transition Year students participate in a TY programme focused on coaching and hockey development. Students then deliver this programme to local primary schools, helping to promote hockey and inspire the next generation of players in the community.

Kinvara Hockey Club competes in both the Connacht Hockey adult and underage leagues, and our members have proudly been selected to represent Connacht at interprovincial levels, including U16, U18, and Masters squads.

The core values of Connacht Hockey guide everything we do:
RESPECT – TRADITION – FAIR PLAY – COMPETITIVE – ENJOYMENT

The development of a new pitch facility at Kinvara will allow the club to host interprovincial training sessions and matches. With the current scarcity of hockey facilities in the west, this will provide a vital resource for players across the province, supporting the growth of hockey in the region.

Social Hockey is one of our most popular programmes and runs regularly in six-week blocks during both the summer and winter. It is open to everyone, whether you have played hockey before or are completely new to the sport.

No specialist equipment is required — apart from a gum shield and runners, all equipment is provided by the club. Many mums and dads have even been known to borrow their children’s sticks to get involved and enjoy a bit of exercise.

The real highlight of social hockey is the opportunity to meet new people, enjoy gentle, fun exercise, and share plenty of laughs in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Inclusive Hockey is one of our most cherished programmes at Kinvara Hockey Club. First trialled in 2023, the club hosted a series of sessions designed for people with a variety of disabilities.

The feedback from participants, their families, and our volunteer coaches has been overwhelmingly positive. These sessions offer a mix of skill development, gentle exercise, fun, and even a little healthy competition, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone to enjoy hockey.

Walking Hockey sessions are run at various periods during the year and cater for those who want to play or return to hockey in a fun and safe environment. This is a very social and enjoyable activity, promoting fitness and all-round physical health.

Include:

  • Intro to Hockey – A5-week introduction to hockey for senior infants and first class, the perfect way to start your journey with one of the West’s strongest clubs.

This course is a fun and supportive way for young players to learn core skills, build confidence, and prepare for schools hockey at Seamount College, while becoming part of a welcoming club rooted in community and inclusion.

  • TY Hockey Programme

In collaboration with Seamount College, Transition Year students participate in a TY programme focused on coaching and hockey development. Students then deliver this programme to local primary schools, helping to promote hockey and inspire the next generation of players in the community.

  • Summer Camps

Stay up to date with player news, pitch development and events on Facebook.

Training Schedule 2026

  • Senior Infants/1st Class: Seamount College (Astro) 5 week block session – Starting from 19th Sep (19 & 26 Sep, 3, 10 & 17 Oct) 12.30 – 1.15pm Coaches: Corinna Byrne Mahoney, Nikki Sterritt
  • 2nd Class: Seamount College (Astro) – Sat 12.30 – 13.15pm. Return Date: 12th Sep Coaches: TY Group & Club Coach/Parent
  • 3rd/4th Class: Seamount College (Astro) – Sat 10.30 – 11.30am. Return Date: 12th Sep Coach: Dónal Quilty
  • 5th Class: Seamount College (Astro) – Sat 9.30 – 10.30am. Return Date: 12th Sep Coach: Noel McCormack
  • 6th Class: Kinvara NS (Astro) – Sat 9.30 – 10.30am. Return Date: 12th Sep Coach: Aidan Kilkelly

  • 1st Year U14: Kinvara NS Astro, Sat 10.30 – 12.00pm Return Date: 12th Sep Coaches: Sinead Donovan, Katherine Gill
  • 2nd Year U16b: Kinvara NS Astro, Fri 4.30-6.00pm Return Date: 11th Sep Coaches: Jess Buckley, Mary Cullen Ward, Leah Smith
  • 3rd Year U16a: Kinvara NS Astro, Thurs 8.00 – 9.30pm Return Date: 10th Sept Coaches: Sharon Tannion Crossan, Sinead Donovan
  • TY – Senior Div 2 & 3: Training Kinvara NS Astro, Tues 8-9.30pm Return Date: 8th Sept Coach: Siobhan Forde

    Div 2 Managers Leah Smith & Katherine Gill/ Div 3 Managers Gillian McMahon & Paul Heatley

  • Social Hockey: Follow our socials for updates

  • Walking Hockey: Please contact us at kinvarahockey@gmail.com

  • Hockey for All: Please contact us at kinvarahockey@gmail.com

  • TY Hockey Programme: Coaching training for TY’s Kinvara NS Astro Sat 5th Sep 10-11.30am

Training times are subject to change and updates are shared on social media and with members via our coaches.

Enquiries: regkinvarahockeyclub@gmail.com

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