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OUR NATIONAL TEAMS

9 national team programmes across Field, Box & Sixes lacrosse

Field Lacrosse

Senior Men's Field National Team

Ireland's flagship field lacrosse programme. Competing at European and World Field Lacrosse Championships, the men have represented the nation since 2001.

Upcoming Events2026 Season

DateOpponentVenueCompetition
22–25 May 2026Multiple nationsRider University, New Jersey, USAHeritage Cup 2026
17–19 Jul 2026ID CampBryant University, USABryant University ID Camp

Recent Results

DateMatchScoreCompetition
18 Jul 2025IRL vs EnglandL4 – 72025 EMLC — Bronze Medal Match
17 Jul 2025IRL vs ItalyL8 – 102025 EMLC — Semifinal
16 Jul 2025IRL vs GermanyW12 – 62025 EMLC — Quarterfinal
14 Jul 2025IRL vs SwedenW18 – 12025 EMLC — Pool C
12 Jul 2025IRL vs WalesW11 – 22025 EMLC — Pool C
10 Jul 2025IRL vs CroatiaW13 – 22025 EMLC — Pool C

Team Staff

Head Coach

Matt Curran

Offensive Coordinator

To be announced

Defensive Coordinator

John Wiseman

Assistant Coach

Ray Ryan

Team Manager

Austin Hurley

Equipment Manager

To be announced

Men's National Teams Director

Sean Gibson

Active Roster

Squad to be announced following identification events.

How Selection Works

01

Register as a Member

All candidates must hold an active Ireland Lacrosse membership. Register through the membership portal — events are also booked there.

02

Attend an Identification Event

Attend at least one identification event from the calendar. Women's Box candidates must attend a minimum of two ID events.

03

Invitation to Final Selection

Top performers are invited to a team-specific final selection event or training camp. These events are by invitation only.

04

Roster & Alternates Announced

Following the final selection event, coaches name the full squad and alternates. Selected athletes receive an official invoice for participation costs.

Key Things to Know

ID Events are posted, promoted and added to the membership system at least two months before the start date — check back regularly.

Athletes who represented a national team the previous year are automatically included in the ID pool.

The coaching staff can shortlist or advance specific athletes at any point during the process into a selection pool for a specific team.

Identification events serve double duty — an opportunity to play and compete, and strong performances can earn a call-up into the selection pool.

Follow Ireland Lacrosse on social media for updates as new events are added throughout the year.

Full selection policy — coming soon

Upcoming Identification & Competition Events

The calendar below covers upcoming ID camps, selection events, and major competitions for 2026. All events require active Ireland Lacrosse membership to register.

ID Event22–24 May 2026

Training Camp & Exhibition

SR Women's Box

Haggarsville, ON, Canada

Minimum 2 ID events required for Women's Box selection

ID EventMay 2026

Heritage Cup 2026

SR Men's & Women's NT, U20

Ireland

Also serves as identification event for 2027 cycle

SelectionJune 2026

Training Camp & Exhibition

SR Women's Field

TBD

Invitation only

Competition24 Jun – 2 Jul 2026

European Box Lacrosse Championship

SR Men's & Women's Box

Prague, Czech Republic
ID Event17–19 Jul 2026

Bryant University ID Camp

SR Men's Field, U20 Men's Field, U20 Women's Field

Bryant University, USA
Competition25 Jul – 2 Aug 2026

WL Women's World Championship

SR Women's Field

Tokyo, Japan
ID EventSeptember 2026

LAXNAI 2026

SR Men's & Women's Box

Utica, New York, USA

Primary diaspora identification event — world's largest international box lacrosse tournament

CompetitionNovember 2026

European Sixes Qualifier

SR Men's & Women's Sixes

TBD
ID Event5–6 December 2026

Men's & Women's ID Camp

U20 Men's & Women's Field

Dublin, Ireland

Open to all eligible U20 players on the island

Events are updated throughout the year — check back for the latest additions.

Am I Eligible to Play for Ireland?

01

Irish Citizen

Hold an Irish passport or are eligible for one through birth right.

02

Irish Grandparent

Have at least one grandparent born on the island of Ireland.

03

Five-Year Residency

Have lived on the island of Ireland for five or more consecutive years.

Players must hold an active Ireland Lacrosse membership and attend at least one identification event to be considered for national team selection.

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