Cregan forced to call time on Irish career
Eimear Cregan was yesterday hailed a “true legend of Irish sport” after announcing her retirement from international hockey due to injury.
Glens exit throws ISC wide open
Annadale’s stunning elimination of Glenanne in Tallaght on Saturday has resulted in one of the most open men’s Irish Senior Cups in recent years, as the competition heads for the quarter-final stage. C of I progressed to round two as John Jermyn hit five in their 8-1 defeat of Kilkeel, but Bandon came a cropper away to NICS.
Emotional day in store at Garryduff
Cork Church of Ireland are determined to honour their tragic late player/coach Andy Chambers by doing the business on the pitch in their re-fixed Irish Senior Cup clash with Kilkeel at Garryduff tomorrow (2pm).
Connery back in Irish fold
Áine Connery looks set to be given the chance to resurrect her Irish international hockey career, after she was confirmed as a participant of the team’s central preparation programme (CPP) yesterday.
Dutch hit form after Ireland denied a draw
The Netherlands hit form in a serious way yesterday afternoon in the second of two challenge matches against Ireland in Seville, routing a tired Irish side 5-0 just 24 hours after having to come from two goals down to defeat Paul Revington’s (above) side 3-2.
Quins and Bandon raid Ulster
Cork Harlequins and Bandon will fly the flag for Munster in the next round of the women’s Irish Senior Cup and Irish Trophy respectively, after impressive away victories at Ards and Ballymena; there was more national heartache for Catholic Institute however as they went down to Ballymoney.