Big freeze claims IHL games
The Irish Hockey Association (IHA) has taken preemptive action in postponing this weekend’s Irish Hockey League games, it emerged yesterday.
Students prevail in all-Munster battle
An emphatic 5-1 Irish Trophy victory over last season’s quarter-finalists Catholic Institute kick-started UCC’s season in style at the Mardyke on Saturday, while Belvedere’s ladies went down 2-0 to TRL in the only two top-level games to survive the weather.
UCC and Institute reprise rivalry
Catholic Institute will reprise their recent rivalry with UCC on a novel stage at the Mardyke tomorrow (3pm), as the sides lock horns in the first round of the Irish Hockey Trophy.
Munster hopes fade after promising start
An interpro tournament which initially promised much for Munster U18s soon turned into a nightmare after the side was decimated by injuries, and was eventually won by Ulster for the third time in a row. An inexperienced U16s side displayed a never-say-die attitude despite having little chance to usurp either Ulster or winners Leinster.
Euro squeeze dents Irish Olympic hopes
Ireland senior women’s hopes of qualifying for the 2012 Olympics have been dealt a severe blow after Europe’s automatic qualification spots were halved.
Shock and sadness after tragic Chambers death
Irish hockey was in mourning yesterday after learning of the sudden and tragic death of Cork Church of Ireland senior men’s player/coach Andrew Chambers on Saturday.