Reports
Four-star Ryan makes a big impression
Limerick schoolgirl Eimear Ryan notched her first hat-trick in senior club hockey – and added a fourth for good measure – as her Catholic Institute side stunned Cork Church of Ireland in a 12-0 Munster league rout at Rosbrien on Saturday.
Late flurry sweeps C of I to victory
The pieces finally fitted together in brilliant fashion for Cork Church of Ireland in the Peard Cup final at yesterday, as their late assault sweeping them past bitter rivals Cork Harlequins on a 4-1 scoreline.
Quins gleefully accept Christmas gifts
Cork Church of Ireland were left to rue a couple of early defensive howlers as their title ambitions were taken out of their hands by Cork Harlequins on Saturday. Meanwhile, narrow wins for Catholic Institute and UCC left them in the top two slots of the women’s league heading into 2012.
Milestones for Munster duo
Munster girls Cliodhna Sargent and Audrey O’Flynn head home for Christmas today with plenty reasons to remember Ireland’s Argentinean trip, as both reached significant international milestones – their 100th and 50th caps respectively – against India yesterday.
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.
Quins catch students on the double
Cork Harlequins raided the Mardyke twice in 24 hours to end the cup dreams of UCC’s men and women on a memorable weekend for the Farmer’s Cross club.
Ireland rattle world champs but get little reward
Ireland were left frustrated as they ended the first Four Nations tournament in Argentina with a fourth place finish despite losing just once in normal time and putting it up to the world champions on Saturday evening.
Beamish and Sweetnam help Bandon and C of I march on
Stephen Sweetnam (pictured above) and Melvin Beamish got the vital goals as their Cork C of I and Bandon sides advanced in the Irish Junior Cup, but UCC crashed out after losing a seven-goal thriller in Kilkeel. C of I, Bandon, Cork Harlequins and Catholic Institute all notched notable wins in the women’s competition to go into the mix for round two in the new year.
Institute see off stubborn Portrane
Catholic Institute and UCC gave their supporters numerous nervy moments before prevailing in dramatic circumstances to advance to the last 16 of the men’s Irish Hockey Trophy, while Bandon won the battle of Munster to knock Cork C of I out of the women’s competition.
Munster revel in kingmaker role
A remarkable backs-to-the-wall victory over Ulster helped Munster U18s restore some interprovincial pride despite some heavy defeats at the hands of Leinster, while Julian Dale’s four goals highlighted a promising campaign for an U16 side that was picked with the future in mind.
