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In-form Sargent set for landmark century
Cork Harlequins defender Cliodhna Sargent could be set to get an early Christmas present this weekend — her 100th Irish senior cap.
UCC fight on dual fronts
UCC’s resources will be stretched as they double up this weekend, meeting Cork C of I B in league action before tackling Cork Harlequins in a Peard Cup semi-final 24 hours later.
American idol Frazer in line for Irish return
Megan Frazer looks set to answer Ireland’s call once more after being named as America’s best university field hockey player.
Interpros off this season’s agenda
Mystery again surrounds the future of Irish hockey’s interprovincial tournaments after the Irish Hockey Association (IHA) confirmed the senior and junior tournaments will not take place during the 2011/12 season.
Lynch back among Irish elite
Jason Lynch has been given a renewed vote of confidence by national coach Paul Revington after he was named in a 24-man core Irish squad in the run-up to March’s Olympic qualifiers.
Holmes to guide youthful C of I again
Cork Church of Ireland will look to a clutch of youngsters to help in their bid to reclaim the men’s Irish Junior Cup when they welcome Mossley to Garryduff tomorrow (2pm).
O’Halloran welcomes old friends to Dublin home
Railway Union’s Julia O’Halloran will seek to plot the demise of some old friends as she welcomes her former UCC colleagues to Park Avenue for a refixed Irish Hockey League clash tomorrow (5pm).
Munster sides go for interpro glory
Munster’s U18 and U16 boys head to this season’s interpros in Dublin today, hopeful of banishing the memories of some heavy defeats at last year’s tournaments.
Chambers anniversary provides emotional backdrop for C of I
Cork Church of Ireland will seek to provide further proof of their reemergence as a contender on the national stage – and provide a fitting tribute to tragic former star Andrew Chambers – when they host Ulster powerhouses Lisnagarvey in an Irish Senior Cup second round clash at Garryduff tomorrow.
Insta lead Munster charge for IHL playoff place
As Munster’s sole women’s side with a win in this season’s Irish Hockey League, Ger O’Carroll’s Catholic Institute will be looking to progress their playoff claims on Saturday against winless Old Alex.
