O’Halloran welcomes old friends to Dublin home
Railway Union’s Julia O’Halloran will seek to plot the demise of some old friends as she welcomes her former UCC colleagues to Park Avenue for a refixed Irish Hockey League clash tomorrow (5pm).
Munster revel in kingmaker role
A remarkable backs-to-the-wall victory over Ulster helped Munster U18s restore some interprovincial pride despite some heavy defeats at the hands of Leinster, while Julian Dale’s four goals highlighted a promising campaign for an U16 side that was picked with the future in mind.
Munster sides go for interpro glory
Munster’s U18 and U16 boys head to this season’s interpros in Dublin today, hopeful of banishing the memories of some heavy defeats at last year’s tournaments.
Trophies make the travel worthwhile
Rebecca Barry’s taken in the best sights Washington and San Francisco have to offer, but she can afford some occasional downtime – the A10 conference’s rookie of the year has helped her side to the ‘sweet 16’ of America’s national collegiate championships.
Another Ulster scalp for Quins but C of I and Institute bow out
Cork Harlequins did a number on Ulster opposition once more, beating Annadale 3-2 to advance to the last eight of the men’s Irish Senior Cup. But Cork C of I went down 4-2 to Lisnagarvey, while Munster’s last hopes in the women’s competition were extinguished when a brave Catholic Institute lost to UCD by the same scoreline.
Chambers anniversary provides emotional backdrop for C of I
Cork Church of Ireland will seek to provide further proof of their reemergence as a contender on the national stage – and provide a fitting tribute to tragic former star Andrew Chambers – when they host Ulster powerhouses Lisnagarvey in an Irish Senior Cup second round clash at Garryduff tomorrow.