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Irish Hockey Legend Harte Retires After 20 Years
5 Feb
Summary
- David Harte retires after nearly 20 years as Ireland's international hockey goalkeeper.
- He is one of two Irish players to have competed in two Olympic Games.
- Harte was named FIH World Goalkeeper of the Year twice, in 2015 and 2016.
David Harte, a pivotal figure in Irish men's hockey, has retired from international competition after an illustrious career spanning nearly 20 years. He made his senior debut for Ireland in August 2006 at the age of 18 and amassed 247 caps.
Harte's career highlights include representing Ireland at the Rio 2016 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games, making him one of just two Irish players to achieve this milestone. He also captained the team to a historic bronze medal at the 2015 EuroHockey Championships in London.
Internationally recognized, Harte was twice named FIH World Goalkeeper of the Year in 2015 and 2016. He also received numerous other accolades, including Goalkeeper of the Tournament and player-of-the-match awards across major competitions like World Cups and World Leagues.
