He represented Ireland at the 1983, 1987 and 1991 EuroHockey Nations Championships and at the 1990 Men's Hockey World Cup.

They both moved to Donaghadee in the early 1950s and when Stephen was born on 13 April 1959, they were living in Bangor, County Down.

He graduated from Ulster University in 1985 with a BA Honours Degree in Sport and Leisure Studies.

In his youth he played both association football and rugby union before his older brother, Phillip, introduced him to field hockey.

Other members of the team included his older brother Philip Martin, David Feherty and Mark Robson, the Sky Sports rugby union commentator.

[2][3][4][8] Martin was a member of the Ireland team that were silver medallists at the 1978 EuroHockey Junior Championship.

Other members of the team included Martin Sloan, Jimmy Kirkwood and Billy McConnell.

He represented Ireland at the 1983, 1987 and 1991 EuroHockey Nations Championships and at the 1990 Men's Hockey World Cup.

[13][14][15][16] Martin also represented Great Britain in Champions Trophy tournaments, winning a bronze medal in 1984 and a silver in 1985.

Martin's wife and children have all played field hockey at a senior level.

[1][2] Patrick Martin has played for Lisnagarvey in the Men's Irish Hockey League[36][37] while Hannah Martin, a graduate of Ulster University, has played for Ards in the Women's Irish Hockey League.