American idol Frazer in line for Irish return
Megan Frazer looks set to answer Ireland’s call once more after being named as America’s best university field hockey player.
Interpros off this season’s agenda
Mystery again surrounds the future of Irish hockey’s interprovincial tournaments after the Irish Hockey Association (IHA) confirmed the senior and junior tournaments will not take place during the 2011/12 season.
Lynch back among Irish elite
Jason Lynch has been given a renewed vote of confidence by national coach Paul Revington after he was named in a 24-man core Irish squad in the run-up to March’s Olympic qualifiers.
Beamish and Sweetnam help Bandon and C of I march on
Stephen Sweetnam (pictured above) and Melvin Beamish got the vital goals as their Cork C of I and Bandon sides advanced in the Irish Junior Cup, but UCC crashed out after losing a seven-goal thriller in Kilkeel. C of I, Bandon, Cork Harlequins and Catholic Institute all notched notable wins in the women’s competition to go into the mix for round two in the new year.
Holmes to guide youthful C of I again
Cork Church of Ireland will look to a clutch of youngsters to help in their bid to reclaim the men’s Irish Junior Cup when they welcome Mossley to Garryduff tomorrow (2pm).
Institute see off stubborn Portrane
Catholic Institute and UCC gave their supporters numerous nervy moments before prevailing in dramatic circumstances to advance to the last 16 of the men’s Irish Hockey Trophy, while Bandon won the battle of Munster to knock Cork C of I out of the women’s competition.