BGS set for Bann battle
Bandon Grammar and Midleton face an uphill battle to progress to the last four of next week’s All-Ireland Schools competition, but Ashton will be quietly confident of claiming a semi-final spot.
Bateman the difference in battle of the Quins
Karen Bateman’s hat-trick eased Cork Harlequins into round two of the Irish Senior Cup, but Cork C of I were sent packing by holders UCD. At home, Waterford shock Bandon and Ashton get off the mark with away win at UL
Quins B deny UCC a winning start
A late Quins B rally claimed a thrilling 3-3 draw against a new-look UCC, while C of I and Bandon laboured to victories over Catholic Institute and C of I B respectively.
Scintillating Sothern puts Pembroke on track
Alan Sothern’s remarkable quadruple helped Pembroke Wanderers make history as the first Irish side to win a EuroHockey League game with a thrilling 4-2 win over Scottish champions Kelburne in Barcelona last night.
C of I gunning for student scalp
UCD bridged a 58-year gap with their shock Irish Senior Cup win last term, but Cork C of I will be looking to bring them crashing back to earth at Belfield as this season’s competition gets underway this weekend.
Munster trio look to strike a blow in Barca
Three Munster men will head into the cauldron of the EuroHockey League as the continent’s biggest club tournament gets underway in Barcelona tomorrow.