Deirdre Mathews confirmed new Leinster Hockey President
June 22, 2023
Leinster Hockey is delighted to announce Deirdre Mathews as the new President of the Association, taking over the role from David Broderick.
Deirdre started her playing career with Trinity HC and after graduating played for Muckross HC where she was a member of their successful team of the 90s winning numerous Leinster leagues & cups. She also won three All Ireland Leagues and the Irish Senior Cup. She played in four European Cups, twice in the A Division. Deirdre’s representative career included captain of three winning Interprovincial tournaments. The pinnacle of her career was her 32 caps for Ireland from 1985 – 91.
Off the pitch Deirdre has served on the Muckross HC Committee in various roles most notably as Club President from 2019-2023. An experienced coach, Deirdre has spent many years coaching in the junior and senior sections of Muckross HC and was Head Hockey coach in Holy Child Killiney from 2004 – 21. She also served as President of the Leinster Schools Committee for two years.
As well as playing outdoor, Deirdre also played Indoor Hockey for two seasons.
Welcoming Deirdre to the role of President of the Association, Leinster Hockey Chair David Curran said that he was “delighted that Deirdre had agreed to the role of President at this exciting time for hockey in the region with the launch of the new Strategic Plan in September” adding that her “experience and knowledge of hockey at all levels of the game will be an invaluable resource”.
In accepting the role as President of the Association, Deirdre said that she “is excited to take on the role and looks forward to working with the Board, Committees, clubs and schools throughout the province to build the sport at levels”.
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