Dogged Midleton end cup hunger in style
Midleton College ended a two-decade Munster Senior Schoolboys Cup drought in fine style at Garryduff yesterday, resisting a last-ditch fightback to see off Ashton 3-2 in a pulsating tie.
And then there were two…
For the second year running, the destination of the Munster women’s title hinges on a single game. Harlequin Park will command the sole focus of those at the business end of the competition today, as Cork Harlequins meet Catholic Institute in the final game of the regulation season (2.30pm).
Irish women finally set to jet off for Chile tilt
Ireland’s senior women’s hockey team have finally mapped a path to their World Cup qualification campaign in Chile, following a week of uncertainty.
Munster’s IHL hopes fade
C of I and Quins failed to get the wins they needed to keep their slim hopes of an IHL semi-final slot alive, though Jason Lynch’s (above) Lisnagarvey are well in with a shout while Conor and David Harte’s Pembroke have booked their place in the last four.
Women’s title race goes to the wire
As has long been flagged, the race for the Munster women’s title race will come down to the final game next weekend, after UCC kept their hopes alive with a 2-1 win at Catholic Institute today.
Do or die for C of I
Cork Church of Ireland know nothing but victory at home to Ulster kingpins Cookstown tomorrow will do to keep their hopes of reaching the Irish Hockey League semi-finals alive. They’ll need keeper Billy Lynch (above) – recent recipient of an Irish call-up – to continue his top-class form between the sticks.