Peter Caruth
{{short description|Irish field hockey player (b. 1988)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}}
{{Infobox field hockey player
| name = Peter Caruth
| fullname = Peter Caruth
| image =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|6|4|df=yes}}
| birth_place = Belfast, Northern Ireland
| height = 173cm
| weight = 73 kg
| position = Forward/Midfielder
| youthyears1 = 19xx–20xx
| youthclubs1 = Campbell College
| years1 = 20xx–2012
| clubs1 = Annadale
| years2 = 2012–2013
| clubs2 = Braxgata (Belgium)
| years3 = 2013–2016
| clubs3 = Monkstown
| years4 = 2016–
| clubs4 = Annadale
| nationalyears1 = 2008–
| nationalteam1 = Ireland
| nationalcaps1 = 148 {{cite web|url=https://ulsterhockey.com/weekend-preview-6/|title=Weekend Preview|publisher=ulsterhockey.com|access-date=10 May 2019|date=18 October 2018}}
| nationalgoals1 = 27
| medaltemplates =
{{MedalCountry|{{fh|Ireland}}}}
{{MedalCompetition|EuroHockey Championships}}
{{MedalBronze|2015 London|Team}}
| manageryears1 = 2016–
| managerclubs1 = Annadale
}}
Peter Caruth (born 4 June 1988) is an Ireland men's field hockey international. He was a member of the Ireland team that won the bronze medal at the 2015 Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship. He also represented Ireland at the 2016 Summer Olympics. At club level he has won Men's Irish Hockey League titles and the EuroHockey Club Trophy with Monkstown and the Kirk Cup with Annadale.
Early years, family and education
Caruth is from Belfast, Northern Ireland. He was educated at Gilnahirk Primary School, Cabin Hill School and Campbell College.{{cite web|url=https://www.hockey.ie/playerprofile/3051/|title=Peter Caruth|publisher=www.hockey.ie|access-date=8 May 2019}}{{cite web|url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2016/08/olympic-biographies-peter-caruth/#.XNM31fZFxy0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402042947/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2016/08/olympic-biographies-peter-caruth/#.XNM31fZFxy0|url-status=usurped|archive-date=2 April 2018|title=Olympic biographies – Peter Caruth|publisher=www.hookhockey.com|access-date=8 May 2019|date=3 August 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://www.gilnahirkps.org.uk/p7-get-an-olympian-visit/|title=P7 get an Olympian Visit|publisher=www.gilnahirkps.org.uk|access-date=11 May 2019}}
In 2022, Caruth came out as gay, becoming the first Irish men's international hockey player to do so.{{Cite web | website = rte.ie |date=2022-06-24 |title=Irish hockey international Caruth comes out as gay |url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/hockey/2022/0624/1306729-irish-hockey-international-caruth-comes-out-as-gay/ |language=en}}
Domestic teams
=Early years=
As a youth Caruth played field hockey for both Campbell College and Annadale. The 2012–13 season saw him play for Braxgata in the Men's Belgian Hockey League.{{cite web|url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2016/08/olympic-biographies-peter-caruth/#.XNM31fZFxy0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402042947/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2016/08/olympic-biographies-peter-caruth/#.XNM31fZFxy0|url-status=usurped|archive-date=2 April 2018|title=Olympic biographies – Peter Caruth|publisher=www.hookhockey.com|access-date=8 May 2019|date=3 August 2016}}{{cite news|url=http://www.annadale.co.uk/juniors/|title=Juniors|publisher=www.annadale.co.uk|access-date=8 June 2019}}{{cite web|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/hockey/caruth-back-but-set-to-head-south-29569380.html|title=Caruth back but set to head south|publisher=www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk|access-date=9 May 2019|date=11 September 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2013/09/monkstown-4/#.XNSR_fZFxy0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506192929/https://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2013/09/monkstown-4/#.XNSR_fZFxy0|url-status=usurped|archive-date=6 May 2021|title=Monkstown|publisher=www.hookhockey.com|access-date=9 May 2019|date=13 September 2013}}
=Monkstown=
In 2013 Caruth began playing for Monkstown in the Men's Irish Hockey League.{{cite web|url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2016/08/olympic-biographies-peter-caruth/#.XNM31fZFxy0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402042947/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2016/08/olympic-biographies-peter-caruth/#.XNM31fZFxy0|url-status=usurped|archive-date=2 April 2018|title=Olympic biographies – Peter Caruth|publisher=www.hookhockey.com|access-date=8 May 2019|date=3 August 2016}}{{cite web|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/hockey/caruth-back-but-set-to-head-south-29569380.html|title=Caruth back but set to head south|publisher=www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk|access-date=9 May 2019|date=11 September 2013}}{{cite web|url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2013/09/monkstown-4/#.XNSR_fZFxy0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506192929/https://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2013/09/monkstown-4/#.XNSR_fZFxy0|url-status=usurped|archive-date=6 May 2021|title=Monkstown|publisher=www.hookhockey.com|access-date=9 May 2019|date=13 September 2013}} He subsequently helped Monkstown win the league title in both 2013–14 and 2014–15.{{cite web|url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2016/08/olympic-biographies-peter-caruth/#.XNM31fZFxy0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402042947/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2016/08/olympic-biographies-peter-caruth/#.XNM31fZFxy0|url-status=usurped|archive-date=2 April 2018|title=Olympic biographies – Peter Caruth|publisher=www.hookhockey.com|access-date=8 May 2019|date=3 August 2016}} In the 2013–14 league final he scored twice as Monkstown defeated Banbridge 2–1.{{cite news|url=https://ehlhockey.tv/news/monkstown-win-irish-hockey-league-title/|title=Monkstown win Irish Hockey League title|publisher=ehlhockey.tv|access-date=9 May 2019|date=6 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190509212807/https://ehlhockey.tv/news/monkstown-win-irish-hockey-league-title/|archive-date=9 May 2019|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=https://www.newsletter.co.uk/sport/more-sport/caruth-double-ends-banbridge-hopes-as-monkstown-claim-title-1-5984681|title=Caruth double ends Banbridge hopes as Monkstown claim title|publisher=www.newsletter.co.uk|access-date=10 May 2019|date=6 April 2014}}{{cite news|url=https://dublingazette.com/uncategorized/caruth-double-monkstown/|title=Caruth on the double for Monkstown|publisher=dublingazette.com|access-date=10 May 2019|date=10 April 2014}}{{cite news|url=https://www.sportsfile.com/more-images/1404053/|title=Banbridge v Monkstown - Irish Senior Men's Hockey League Final Photos|publisher=www.sportsfile.com|access-date=10 May 2019|date=6 April 2014}} Together with Graham Shaw and Kyle Good, Caruth was also a member of the Monkstown team that won the 2014 EuroHockey Club Trophy. He again scored in the final as Monkstown defeated HC OKS-SHVSM of Ukraine 2–0.{{cite news|url=http://hockeygods.com/images/12154-Monkstown_HC___EuroHockey_Club_Champions_Trophy_Winners_2014|title=Monkstown HC - EuroHockey Club Champions Trophy Winners 2014|publisher=hockeygods.com|access-date=7 September 2018|date=11 June 2014}}{{cite news|url=http://www.blackpoolhf.co.uk/2014/06/monkstown-hc-irl-beat-ukrainians-to-win-european-trophy-in-sardinia/|title=Monkstown HC (IRL) beat Ukrainians to win European Trophy in Sardinia|publisher=www.blackpoolhf.co.uk|access-date=10 May 2019|date=19 June 2014}} Caruth also played for Monkstown in the 2014–15 and the 2015–16 Euro Hockey Leagues.{{cite news|url=https://ehlhockey.tv/club/monkstown/|title=Monkstown – Club biography|publisher=ehlhockey.tv|access-date=7 April 2019}}
=Annadale=
In 2016 Caruth re-joined Annadale, this time as a player/coach.{{cite web|url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2016/06/big-signing-for-annadale-as-caruth-returns/#.XNSOufZFxy0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160607234707/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2016/06/big-signing-for-annadale-as-caruth-returns/#.XNSOufZFxy0|url-status=usurped|archive-date=7 June 2016|title=Big signing for Annadale as Caruth returns|publisher=www.hookhockey.com|access-date=9 May 2019|date=2 June 2016}} In 2016–17 he guided Annadale to promotion form the Ulster Senior League to the Men's Irish Hockey League.{{cite web|url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/04/caruth-inspires-annadale-to-return-to-mens-eyhl/#.XNSQ9vZFxy0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929060029/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/04/caruth-inspires-annadale-to-return-to-mens-eyhl/#.XNSQ9vZFxy0|url-status=usurped|archive-date=29 September 2017|title=Caruth inspires Annadale to return to men's EYHL|publisher=www.hookhockey.com|access-date=9 May 2019|date=23 April 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/09/annadale-mens-ey-hockey-league-preview/#.XNSMSPZFxy0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011215857/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/09/annadale-mens-ey-hockey-league-preview/#.XNSMSPZFxy0|url-status=usurped|archive-date=11 October 2017|title=Annadale – Men's EY Hockey League preview|publisher=www.hookhockey.com|access-date=9 May 2019|date=28 September 2017}} He also scored a hat-trick as Annadale defeated Cookstown 8–1 in the Kirk Cup final.{{cite web|url=https://www.midulstermail.co.uk/sport/athletics/hockey-cookstown-demolished-by-anndale-in-kirk-cup-final-1-7748409|title=Cookstown demolished by Anndale in Kirk Cup Final|publisher=www.midulstermail.co.uk|access-date=9 May 2019|date=26 December 2016}}{{cite web|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/hockey/agony-and-ecstasy-for-caruth-as-dale-land-kirk-cup-in-style-35321873.html|title=Agony and ecstasy for Caruth as Dale land Kirk Cup in style|publisher=www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk|access-date=9 May 2019|date=27 December 2016}} In 2018 Caruth and Anndale again played in the Kirk Cup final but this time, they lost to Banbridge.{{cite web|url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/hockey/in-pictures-banbridge-return-to-win-kirk-cup-after-three-year-absence-37659263.html|title=In pictures: Banbridge return to win Kirk Cup after three year absence|publisher=www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk|access-date=9 May 2019|date=26 December 2018}}
Ireland international
Caruth made his senior debut for Ireland in October 2008 in a 2–2 draw with Argentina.{{cite web|url=https://www.hockey.ie/playerprofile/3051/|title=Peter Caruth|publisher=www.hockey.ie|access-date=8 May 2019}}{{cite web|url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2016/08/olympic-biographies-peter-caruth/#.XNM31fZFxy0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402042947/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2016/08/olympic-biographies-peter-caruth/#.XNM31fZFxy0|url-status=usurped|archive-date=2 April 2018|title=Olympic biographies – Peter Caruth|publisher=www.hookhockey.com|access-date=8 May 2019|date=3 August 2016}} He had previously played for Ireland A.{{cite web|url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2009/04/ireland-a-end-with-10-goal-draw/#.XNSQG_ZFxy0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201203033245/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2009/04/ireland-a-end-with-10-goal-draw/#.XNSQG_ZFxy0|url-status=usurped|archive-date=3 December 2020|title=Ireland A end with 10-goal draw|publisher=www.hookhockey.com|access-date=9 May 2019|date=10 April 2009}} He made his major tournament debut at the 2009 Men's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers.{{cite web|url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2016/08/olympic-biographies-peter-caruth/#.XNM31fZFxy0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402042947/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2016/08/olympic-biographies-peter-caruth/#.XNM31fZFxy0|url-status=usurped|archive-date=2 April 2018|title=Olympic biographies – Peter Caruth|publisher=www.hookhockey.com|access-date=8 May 2019|date=3 August 2016}} Caruth was a member of the Ireland team that won the 2011 Men's Hockey Champions Challenge II.{{cite news|url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2011/07/ireland-hit-usa-for-six-in-lille/#.XBgOlPZ2ty0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711044719/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2011/07/ireland-hit-usa-for-six-in-lille#.XBgOlPZ2ty0|url-status=usurped|archive-date=11 July 2011|title='Scratchy' Ireland hit USA for six in Lille|publisher=www.hookhockey.com|access-date=17 December 2018|date=7 July 2011}} He also helped Ireland win Men's FIH Hockey World League tournaments in 2012{{cite news|url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2012/09/ireland-top-world-league-with-swedish-romp/comment-page-1/#.XURNG25Fxy0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200228215911/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2012/09/ireland-top-world-league-with-swedish-romp/comment-page-1/#.XURNG25Fxy0|url-status=usurped|archive-date=28 February 2020|title=Ireland top World League pool with Swedish romp|publisher=www.hookhockey.com|access-date=2 August 2019|date=9 September 2012}} and 2015.{{cite news|url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2015/03/ireland-add-gold-to-olympic-progression-as-odonoghue-shoots-down-austria/#.XBwMYvZ2ty0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170528123459/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2015/03/ireland-add-gold-to-olympic-progression-as-odonoghue-shoots-down-austria/#.XBwMYvZ2ty0|url-status=usurped|archive-date=28 May 2017|title=Ireland add gold to Olympic progression as O'Donoghue shoots down Austria|publisher=www.hookhockey.com|access-date=20 December 2015|date=9 March 2015}} At the 2014–15 Men's FIH Hockey World League Semifinals, Caruth made his 100th senior appearance for Ireland.{{cite news|title=Peter Caruth makes 100th appearance for Ireland!|url=http://muckrosshockeyclub.com/peter-caruth-makes-100th-appearance-for-ireland/|publisher=muckrosshockeyclub.com|access-date=9 May 2019|date=28 June 2015}} Caruth was also a member of the Ireland team that won the bronze medal at the 2015 Men's EuroHockey Nations Championship.{{cite web|url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/caruth-heroics-edge-ireland-into-historic-semifinal-31478511.html|title=Caruth heroics edge Ireland into historic semi-final|publisher=www.independent.ie|access-date=10 May 2019|date=26 August 2015}} He also represented Ireland at the 2016 Summer Olympics.{{cite web|url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ca/peter-caruth-1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418114412/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ca/peter-caruth-1.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=18 April 2020|title=Peter Caruth|publisher=www.sports-reference.com|access-date=9 May 2019}}{{cite news|url=https://www.sportsfile.com/more-images/631446647/5000/|title=Rio 2016 Olympic Games - Day 2 - Hockey Photos|publisher=www.sportsfile.com|access-date=20 December 2018|date=7 August 2016}}{{cite news|url=https://www.sportsfile.com/more-images/631446945/5000/0/20/|title=Rio 2016 Olympic Games - Day 7 - Hockey Photos|publisher=www.sportsfile.com|access-date=20 December 2018|date=12 August 2016}}
Coach
In addition to his role as a player/coach with Annadale, Caruth has also coached at Muckross Hockey Club and Campbell College.
{{cite web|url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2016/08/olympic-biographies-peter-caruth/#.XNM31fZFxy0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180402042947/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2016/08/olympic-biographies-peter-caruth/#.XNM31fZFxy0|url-status=usurped|archive-date=2 April 2018|title=Olympic biographies – Peter Caruth|publisher=www.hookhockey.com|access-date=8 May 2019|date=3 August 2016}}{{cite news|title=Peter Caruth makes 100th appearance for Ireland!|url=http://muckrosshockeyclub.com/peter-caruth-makes-100th-appearance-for-ireland/|publisher=muckrosshockeyclub.com|access-date=9 May 2019|date=28 June 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/09/annadale-mens-ey-hockey-league/#.XNSMo_ZFxy0|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180928024715/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/09/annadale-mens-ey-hockey-league/#.XNSMo_ZFxy0|url-status=usurped|archive-date=28 September 2018|title=Annadale – Men's EY Hockey League preview|publisher=www.hookhockey.com|access-date=9 May 2019|date=21 September 2018}}
Honours
- Men's FIH Hockey World League Round 2
- Winners: 2015 San Diego
- Men's FIH Hockey World League Round 1
- Winners: 2012 Cardiff
- Men's Hockey Champions Challenge II
- Winners: 2011
- Men's Field Hockey Olympic Qualifier
- Runners up: 2012
- Kirk Cup
- Winners: 2016
- Runners up: 2018
- EuroHockey Club Trophy
- Winners: 2014
- Men's Irish Hockey League
- Winners: 2013–14, 2014–15
- Irish Senior Cup
- Winners: 2015–16
References
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{{Ireland FH Squad 2011 EuroHockey Nations Championship}}
{{Ireland FH Squad 2013 EuroHockey Nations Championship}}
{{Ireland FH Squad 2015 EuroHockey Nations Championship}}
{{Ireland FH Squad 2016 Summer Olympics}}
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Category:Male field hockey players from Northern Ireland
Category:Irish male field hockey players
Category:British male field hockey players
Category:Olympic field hockey players for Ireland
Category:Field hockey players at the 2016 Summer Olympics
Category:Men's Irish Hockey League players
Category:Monkstown Hockey Club players
Category:Male field hockey midfielders
Category:Male field hockey forwards
Category:Irish field hockey coaches
Category:Irish expatriate field hockey players
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Category:Field hockey players from Belfast
Category:People educated at Campbell College
Category:Men's Belgian Hockey League players
Category:Gay men from Northern Ireland
Category:LGBTQ sportspeople from Northern Ireland