Alan Good
One day, one chance for UCC
The IHA have agreed to their request to play both Irish Hockey League wildcard playoff games in one day – now it’s up to UCC’s students to get their heads out of exam mode in a bid to secure a berth in next season’s national league tomorrow.
Munster Masters back on interprovincial stage
Munster will send two squads to the revamped Masters Interprovincials, which will take place over two days at Lisnagarvey HC this weekend.
A few new faces for Pritchard
Irish interim women’s coach Denis Pritchard yesterday named the first squad of his tenure as Ireland gear up for next month’s Investec London Cup, an Olympic warm-up tournament in Chiswick.
Pelow thanks Irish hockey community for support
At half-time of the men’s Irish Senior Cup final between Cork Harlequins and Railway Union last Sunday, Ronan Pelow addressed the crowd to express his thanks to the hockey public for their support to his family in the wake of his son Chris’ traumatic recent illness. For those who were unable to make it to Belfield, Ronan has sent on his words from the day to SFH to extend his thanks to all who have offered their support.
Quins roll back the years for fairytale success
Retirements could be on hold as Cork Harlequins head for the EuroHockey League next October, following a scarcely-believable Irish Senior Cup victory that will live long in the memory.
Quins bid to blast from the past
The past should prove an inspiration rather than a burden for Cork Harlequins as they bid to become the longest odds Irish Senior Cup winners in some time.
Limerick complete journey to top tier
Limerick HC will join Fermoy in Division One of the Munster Senior League next season, after the province’s governing body opted to promote them this week.
O’Halloran the hero for Railway
Cork native Julia O’Halloran hit the only goal of the women’s Irish Hockey League final to give Railway Union a 1-0 win over Loreto, while Timmy Cockram powered Lisnagarvey to the men’s title as they saw off YMCA 3-1.
Quins are kings once more
Cork Harlequins’ clinical finishing helped them retain the Munster Senior League crown with a 2-0 win over Cork Church of Ireland last night.
Nothing to choose between big two
The Munster men’s Division One crown will finally find a home tonight as Cork Harlequins and Cork Church of Ireland meet in a title playoff at Farmer’s Cross (7.45pm).
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