New boys dominate U16 selection
Richard Sweetnam (above left) is one of just three returning players as a new-look Munster U16 boys side was named by coach Stephen Sweetnam this week.
Richard Sweetnam (above left) is one of just three returning players as a new-look Munster U16 boys side was named by coach Stephen Sweetnam this week.
Irish skipper Eimear Cregan bagged a hat-trick as Catholic Institute’s women laid down an early marker by thrashing Cork Church of Ireland 5-0 at Garryduff on Saturday, the opening day of the season in Munster.
In a revealing exclusive interview with Southern Fried, Irish women’s coach Gene Muller addresses some of the criticisms of the centralised preparation programme (CPP) and reaffirms his unwavering believes that the “progressive and bold” move will yield dividends in the form of Olympic qualification in 2012.
Three of Munster’s star Irish internationals are winging their way to Dublin clubs, including Julia O’Halloran (above left) are wingin their way to Dublin it was confirmed yesterday, as Gene Muller’s central preparation programme (CPP) panel was unveiled.
A youthful Munster U16 girls squad was named yesterday ahead of the 2010/11 interpros on October 16/17, with skipper Acacia Taylor (above) one of just five returning players from last year’s side.
Last season’s women’s Irish Hockey League winners Railway Union and fellow Dublin kingpins Hermes are Limerick-bound this weekend for a pre-season tournament with a difference, as part of Catholic Institute’s centenary celebrations.