Munster gear up for expanded Masters interpros
The second annual Masters Interpros will be held this weekend in Three Rock Rovers, having undergone a welcome expansion with 12 men’s teams and six women’s teams taking part.
Blow to players as Cork-based Irish sessions scrapped
Munster hockey players harbouring international ambitions were left reeling after it emerged that regional training for the Irish international men’s squad will no longer take place in Cork.
Munster sides slide down IHL ranks
Saturday is ‘moving day’ for the Masters at Augusta but this was ‘moving weekend’ in the Irish Hockey League with several sides making big statements of intent. The second and third rounds of the newly condensed competition were completed on consecutive days, with Munster teams ultimately the biggest losers.
Double headers to test playing resources
The Irish Hockey League breaks more new ground this weekend as each side will play back-to-back fixtures for the first time.
Inspirational Insta scratch 103-year itch
Catholic Institute withstood a late Cliftonville onslaught to land the men’s Irish Hockey Challenge title – their first national senior gong in 103 years – in thrilling fashion at Belfield.
C of I lay down a marker
On a largely positive opening weekend for Munster’s Irish Hockey League representatives, Cork C of I’s 4-1 defeat of Glenanne suggested they could be a dark horse for this year’s comeptition.