Railway Union Hockey Club
Founded in 1904, Railway Union Hockey Club is one of the oldest and most famous hockey clubs in Ireland. We have male and female teams for all ages and abilities, catering for players of all backgrounds and nationalities. From 7 to 70, Railway has a place for you. Fielding 5 women’s teams, 5 men’s teams, 2 veterans teams and a thriving junior section and two veterans teams, it caters for all ages and all levels of ability from social hockey players to international athletes. The hockey club has won many accolades including the prestigious IHA Hockey Club of the Year award in 2010 as well as individual player, coach and volunteer awards. We have something to offer men, women, boys and girls as well as something for parents, supporters and past members with our range of facilities, hockey coaching, competition and social events.
If you’d like talk about what Railway can offer you, please contact us on clubsecretaryruhc@gmail.com or visit our website railwayunionhockey.ie
•Centrally located, accessible by public transport
•Progressive, friendly club environment with a vibrant social scene
•Fully integrated club where all teams &players are valued & treated equally
•Top class facilities including a water-based hockey pitch, changing rooms & showers and a social clubhouse & bar
•Quality coaching
•Competitive national, provincial & social teams
•Opportunity to play at the very top level in European club competitions
•Active club roles available including junior & senior team coaching and non-playing roles available in team management & administration
•Parents, friends, supporters always welcome to participate in club activities including social and fundraising functions
•Exposure to our multi-sports club where you can play cricket, tennis, soccer, rugby, and bowls
Latest Hockey News
Junior Hockey Camp Update 23 June 2020
Dear members, Please follow the link (https://www.pitchero.com/clubs/railwayunionhockeyclub/news/junior-section-update–21-jun-2544409.html) to the junior section update and some details on our summer camps that we have had to adapt to ensure they meet the...Hockey Update 15th April 2020
Dear members, please see hockey news and updates below. To all our members and supporters, I hope that everyone is keeping safe and well. Hockey Ireland have issued their decision in relation to the 2019/20 season, please see below. The link to the announcement is...Hockey Update 7th November 2019
Dear members, Please see club news and developments below. Thank you to everyone who has paid their subs for the 2019/20 season. If anyone has had any issues in making their payment could you please contact ruhctreasurer@gmail.com, or alternatively, please reply to...Our Teams

Mens 1st Team
Division – Leinster / All Ireland: Irish Hockey League Division 1
Captain: Donal O’Mearain
Vice-Capt Fergal Keaveney
Coach: David Bane (since 2014)
Manager Stewart O’Higgins

Ladies 1st Team
Division – Leinster / All Ireland: Irish Hockey League Division 1
Vice-Capt: TBC
Coach: Colm Blennerhasset (appointed 2015)
Asst Coach: TBC
Manager: Ruth Ann Kilty

Indoor Team
Division – Leinster League
Captain: Rob Abbot
Vice-Capt TBC
Coach: Paul O’Brien
Asst Coach Kenny Carroll
Manager Bruce Thompson