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.
Last throw of the dice for UCC
All eyes turn to Rosbrien tomorrow to see what the latest twist in a fascinating climax to the Munster women’s league will be, as Catholic Institute host UCC knowing that the loser’s title hopes will go up in smoke.
C of I propose restrictions on underage player transfers
One of Munster’s leading women’s hockey clubs is proposing a ‘wilderness period’-style 12-month ban on underage players who move clubs, in a bid to ensure clubs retain their brightest talents.