New-look UCC show signs of gelling
UCC’s men pushed Cork Harlequins close while their women found form to get the better of UL; the province’s underage sides picked off some fine results but ultimately ended with third and fourth place finishes
IHA confirm the return of Irish U-21 programme
The IHA confirmed the return of the Irish U-21 programme on Wednesday night at the first of four IHA Branch Open Forums in Dublin, a night when they launched HookedForLife, the IHA’s long term player development model.
Ulster duo primed for EHL
Two of Ulster’s finest will invade Antwerp in Belgium this weekend as Banbridge and Cookstown go in search of a EuroHockey League KO16 place. Domestically, the U16 and U18 girls interpros in Belfast dominate the agenda, though the latter will have to do without injured captain Róisín Upton, who has cruelly been ruled out with a fractured foot.
Draws leave C of I and Quins with mixed feelings
They may have restored some Munster pride on the national stage, but Cork Church of Ireland and Cork Harlequins will nonetheless be wondering how they left two-goal leads slip in their 2-2 Irish Hockey League draws with Pembroke Wanderers and Glenanne respectively.
Insta to take crack at champions
Catholic Institute will attempt to prove they are worth a place at Irish hockey’s top table when they welcome Irish Hockey League holders Pegasus to Rosbrien tomorrow (1pm).
Midleton handed toughest draw as Irish Schools comes to Cork
The draw for the group stages of the All-Ireland Schoolboys Championships was made this week