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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 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.
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).
Cork schools set to reprise 2010 classic
2010′s Munster Senior Schoolboys Cup final loss to Midleton College was an unhappy one for Ashton trio Gary Wilkinson, Richard Sweetnam and Richard Lynch (above) – but all are back for a shot at revenge as they take on the East Cork school again in this year’s decider at Garryduff tomorrow (3pm).
Ashton will discover how well they handle the favourites tag when they meet Midleton College in today’s Munster Senior Schoolboys Cup final at Garryduff (3pm).
Quins bid to reprise spirit of 2006
Jason and Mark Black (above) are central to Cork Harlequins’ hopes of repeating their 2006 Irish Senior Cup success as they face down Banbridge in a home quarter-final tie at Farmer’s Cross tomorrow.
Fermoy set to reach promised land
Fermoy were last night all but promoted to the women’s Division 1, but must play off against Catholic Institute to determine the destination of the Division 2 title following a dramatic night at Rosbrien.
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