UCC overturned a two-goal deficit to stun Rathgar Chiefs 4-3 and earn a home semi-final in the men’s Irish Trophy, while C of I exited the Irish Senior Cup after blowing a similar advantage of their own and going down by the odd goal in seven to Cookstown.
Bandon and Ashton both made resounding progress in the women’s Irish Hockey Trophy, while Catholic Institute raided the Mardyke to strengthen their grip on the Division 1 title race. UCC recovered to beat Quins 24 hours later, while UL gave C of I a thorough workout on their new sand pitch (above) before going down 2-0. Meanwhile, three Munster teams – Limerick, Clonmel and Dungarvan – will be present in the Irish Challenge semi-finals