Katie Mullan marked her 250th Senior International appearance in front of sold-out home crowd at the final FIH Hockey Pro League outing in Dublin on Sunday.
Katie Mullan, is one of Ireland’s most influential and iconic hockey players of all time. Mullan’s pathway to 250 caps began at Ballymoney Hockey Club before moving to Dublin, where she represented UCD Ladies Hockey Club in the EY Hockey League. She progressed through Ireland’s underage system before making her senior international debut in 2012, quickly establishing herself as a stalwart in the international setup.
Across 13 years in green, Mullan has been part of every major chapter in modern Irish women’s hockey. She captained the team in the historic run to the 2018 Women’s Hockey World Cup final in London, where Ireland claimed a silver medal and announced themselves on the global stage, and also led the squad to qualification for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, Ireland’s first appearance at the Olympics in women’s hockey.
Mullan continues to play her part as the Ireland Women’s Hockey Team continues to compete at the highest level, helping the side to back-to-back FIH Hockey Nations Cup silver medals before Ireland’s promotion to the FIH Hockey Pro League, the most prestigious annual international hockey competition, ending a seven-year wait.
Off the pitch, Mullan’s influence has been felt through her professionalism and the example she has set throughout her career. She has consistently represented Irish hockey with humility and clarity, engaging positively with supporters, media and younger players coming through the system. Her visibility during Ireland’s most successful periods helped broaden interest in the women’s game, while her willingness to share experiences has supported the development of emerging internationals. Through her conduct away from competition, Mullan has played a meaningful role in strengthening the culture around the national programme and reinforcing the standards associated with representing Ireland.
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