Jessica McMaster

Jessica McMaster
Personal information
Born (1998-03-27) 27 March 1998
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Playing position Midfield
Senior career
Years Team
–2016 Ulster Elks
2016–2021 Queen's University
2021– Ulster Elks
National team
Years Team Caps Goals
2015–2016 Ireland U–18 8 (1)
2016– Ireland 11 (2)
2017–2019 Ireland U–21 10 (1)
Medal record
Women's field hockey
Representing  Ireland

Jessica McMaster (born 27 March 1998)[1] is a field hockey player from Ireland.[2][3]

Education

She is a former student of Belfast High School and Queen's University.[4][5]

Career

Domestic league

McMaster currently competes in the EY Hockey League, the premier domestic competition hosted by Hockey Ireland.[6] In the league, she represents the Ulster Elks.[7] She also previously competed for Queen's University during her time as a student.[5][8]

Under–18

Throughout 2015 and 2016, McMaster represented the Ireland national youth squad in under–18 competitions. She competed with the team at the 2015 EuroHockey U–18 Championship II in Mori, as well as the 2016 EuroHockey U–18 Championship in Cork.[3]

Under–21

McMaster also represented the Ireland U–21 from 2017 to 2019. She appeared at two editions of the EuroHockey U–21 Championship in 2017 and 2019, both of which were held in Valencia.[9][10]

Green Army

She made her international debut for the Green Army in 2016, earning her first senior cap during a test match against Scotland in Glasgow.[9][11] Following her debut, she made six more appearances for the national squad throughout 2017.[12]

After an eight-year absence, McMaster returned to the national squad in 2025, travelling to the United States for a test series.[13][14]

She has been named in the squad for the seventh season of the FIH Pro League.[15][16][17]

References

  1. ^ "Team Details – Ireland". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  2. ^ "SENIOR WOMEN". hockey.ie. Hockey Ireland. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  3. ^ a b "McMASTER Jessica". eurohockey.altiusrt.co. European Hockey Federation. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  4. ^ "Alumni News - Jessica McMaster (Ireland Hockey)". belfasthigh.co.uk. Belfast High School. 18 December 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  5. ^ a b "Jessica is craving for her first taste of Shield glory". belfasttelegraph.co.uk. Belfast Telegraph. 21 December 2016. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  6. ^ "Jessica McMaster WOMEN". websites.mygameday.app. Hockey Ireland. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  7. ^ "Ireland's women complete Scotland series with third straight victory". belfasttelegraph.co.uk. Belfast Telegraph. 23 February 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  8. ^ "Four-goal McMaster crowns Queen's victory". belfasttelegraph.co.uk. Belfast Telegraph. 7 January 2019. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  9. ^ a b "McMASTER Jessica". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  10. ^ "Competitions Archive" (PDF). admin.eurohockey.org. European Hockey Federation. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  11. ^ "Ireland's women complete Scotland series with third straight victory". bbc.com. BBC Sport. 9 November 2016. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  12. ^ "Jessica McMaster rescues draw for Ireland against Scotland". irishtimes.com. Irish Times. 22 October 2017. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  13. ^ "Ireland Women's Senior Squad Announced for USA Series in Charlotte, USA". hockey.ie. Hockey Ireland. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  14. ^ "New faces in Ireland squad to face USA next month". rte.ie. RTÉ. 22 May 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  15. ^ "Ireland Women's Squad Announced ahead of FIH Hockey Pro League debut on Irish Soil". hockey.ie. Hockey Ireland. 27 November 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  16. ^ "Ireland squad named for FIH Hockey Pro League". rte.ie. RTÉ. 27 November 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  17. ^ "Ireland name squad for Pro League debut in Dublin". bbc.com. BBC Sport. 27 November 2025. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
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