Munster junior sides fall just short
It was a case of so near yet so far for Munster’s junior interprovincial teams, with stumbles at various stages of the competition denying them a chance of winning titles on home turf in Cork.
Quins in the mix of IHL melting pot
Five teams are in contention for two semi-final berths as the pool stages of the women’s Irish Hockey League come to an intriguing conclusion on Sunday. There are a couple of key league encounters too, C of I put their men’s IJC title on the line against Cookstown and the Junior Interprovincials come to Cork.
Judge delivers Celtic Cup verdict as Munster sides shine
Ireland’s Celtic Cup campaign ended in disappointment, but Catholic Institute and Fermoy both reached domestic finals to ensure it wasn’t all bad news on a weekend where C of I held Quins to a draw that does neither side’s title challenge any favours
Gunslinger Glens shoot down C of I
A rampant first-quarter performance helped Glenanne notch a 4-1 win over C of I at Garryduff in the IHL, but Quins came from two down to oust Monkstown 3-2, their first win in the competition. Limerick are through to the final of the Irish Challenge, but controversy reigned on the other side of the draw, in bizarre circumstances.
Crescent go the extra
Two goals in as many extra-time minutes secured a famous victory for Crescent College Comprehensive in an absorbing Munster Senior Schoolgirls Cup final at Rosbrien in Limerick yesterday.
Irish drown out French challenge
Ireland showed their resolve as they twice bounced back twice to record an impressive 3-2