Hockey Classes in Dublin

Explore 11 Hockey classes for kids in Dublin, Ireland. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.

Listings on this page were last updated on 3 August 2026.

Skerries Hockey Club

Skerries Hockey Club runs an after-school hockey programme for children from 1st to 6th class, giving primary-school-aged kids a structured introduction to the sport in a team setting close to home. Older children aren't left out either: the club also fields a secondary boys' hockey section, allowing players to continue developing their skills as they move into second level. During the school holidays, a summer junior camp offers a more intensive, week-long taste of hockey for kids who want extra time on the pitch outside term time.

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Three Rock Rovers

Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club runs one of Ireland's most active youth hockey programmes from its grounds on Grange Road in Rathfarnham, with over 350 boys and girls aged 5 to 16 training every weekend from August through to March. With more than 16 hours of hockey happening across the club each weekend, there's a genuinely broad programme behind the numbers, including dedicated goalkeeping sessions with specific coaching and equipment for that role. The scale of the youth section, combined with the club's long hockey tradition and its facilities at Grange Road, gives young players a clear route from a first taste of the sport through to more serious training as they get older.

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Rathgar Hockey Club

Rathgar Hockey Club welcomes girls from 1st class through to secondary school, and boys from U8 to U12, with training held at The High School. The club caters to complete beginners and more experienced players alike, with a strong focus on learning, teamwork and enjoyment. Monday sessions (6.30-7.30pm) cover 6th Class and Minor Girls alongside U12 Boys, while Friday sessions (6.30-7.30pm) are for Senior Infants to 5th Class Girls plus U8 and U10 Boys. Sundays are given over to blitzes and matches, giving juniors regular game time alongside their weekly training. With age-specific sessions split across the week, families can pick training nights that line up with their child's age group and school schedule.

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Railway Union Hockey Club

Railway Union Hockey Club, on Park Avenue in Sandymount, runs a junior section open to boys aged 5 and up and girls from 1st class (age 7 and up). The club has long been known within Irish hockey circles as "the family club", reflecting its focus on community as much as competition. Junior sessions emphasise playing the game the right way, with respect, teamwork and enjoyment given equal weight to skill development. The aim is to build a genuine, lasting love of hockey rather than pushing young players too hard too soon. For families in the Sandymount area looking for a supportive first introduction to hockey, Railway Union's junior section offers a well-established, community-minded option.

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Pembroke

Pembroke Juniors, based at Pembroke Wanderers Hockey Club on Serpentine Avenue in Dublin 4, welcomes boys from Junior Infants up to 4th Year and girls right through to 6th Year for a structured introduction to hockey. The regular season runs from September to April, with plenty of weekend hockey alongside weekly training, giving children a real taste of match play as well as skill-building sessions. Coaches place equal weight on learning, fun and personal growth, with teamwork, sportsmanship and respect built into every session. Over the summer, Pembroke Juniors also runs youth tournaments and social mixed-gender games, keeping children engaged with the sport outside the main season.

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Muckross Hockey Club

Muckross Hockey Club's Junior Section, based on Marlborough Road in Donnybrook, welcomes girls from 1st class through to 4th year for weekly hockey training built around friendship, teamwork and community spirit. Younger age groups play Sunday morning Academy Hockey, while older players train on Friday evenings, giving families some choice depending on their child's stage. Many juniors go on to play for the club's senior squads through their teens and beyond. Junior membership applications open each May for the season starting the following September. Because places are limited, spots are allocated by lottery if the club receives more applications than it can accommodate.

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Monkstown Hockey Club

Monkstown Hockey Club runs a large Junior Academy for children aged 6 to 16 at its grounds on Glenageary Road Upper. The Academy has been part of the club for more than 50 years and now includes over 650 young players - roughly 200 boys and 450 girls - training across multiple pitches. Coaching follows the Irish Hockey Association's Hooked for Life model, with small-group sessions designed to suit different ages and abilities while keeping the focus on fun and steady skill progression. Teams take part in regular matches and blitzes alongside their weekly training. The Academy is built as a clear pathway from a first introduction to hockey through to the club's senior teams, with player safety, enjoyment and gradual development kept front and centre throughout.

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Genesis Hockey Club

Genesis Juniors is the junior section of Genesis Hockey Club, welcoming girls from 1st class through to Under 16. With over 380 junior members and 24 coaches, it's a large enough programme to group players closely by age while still keeping a supportive, club-wide atmosphere. Primary and secondary school groups train on Sunday mornings at Mount Anville School, while U16 teams train and play matches on Sunday afternoons at St Raphaela's School in Kilmacud. Beyond the hockey itself, the club runs a social calendar of cinema outings, fun days and trips, giving junior members a chance to build friendships around the sport as well as on the pitch.

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DMcG Hockey

DMcG Hockey runs specialised hockey camps and skills clinics around Dublin for young players who want to sharpen their technical game. Coaches include people with Leinster and Irish international playing experience, and sessions are built around individual player development rather than just team drills. Each camp targets core skills like stick work, ball control and game sense, using targeted drills and game-specific problem-solving so players leave with a clearer tactical understanding as well as sharper technique. Camps are open to players of all levels, and a number of past participants have gone on to represent Leinster and Ireland at underage level.

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Clontarf Hockey Club

Clontarf Hockey Club runs a junior hockey programme for boys and girls from Junior Infants right through to 6th Class, with sessions held at Mount Temple Comprehensive School on Malahide Road. Groups are organised by age and gender so children train alongside others at a similar stage. The weekly schedule is broken into several sessions: 5th & 6th Class Girls train 10:45-11:45am, Junior & Senior Infant Girls 12:00-12:45pm, 1st-4th Class Girls 12:00-1:00pm, Junior & Senior Infant Boys 1:00-1:45pm, and 1st-6th Class Boys 1:00-2:00pm. The range of age-specific slots makes it easy for families with children at different stages to find a suitable time.

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Avoca Hockey Club

Avoca Hockey Club, based in South Dublin, is one of Ireland's oldest and largest hockey clubs, with a junior section of around 800 boys and girls training each week. It's an inclusive setting for children of all levels, whether playing purely for fun or working towards competitive hockey. Junior training takes place across several South Dublin venues, including Newpark Comprehensive School, Sion Hill, Loreto Foxrock and St Andrew's College, giving families across the area a convenient location to attend. The club is affiliated with Hockey Ireland and the Leinster Hockey Association, and its junior section is supported by experienced coaches and a strong community feel.

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