Institute draw first blood
Irish skipper Eimear Cregan bagged a hat-trick as Catholic Institute’s women laid down an early marker by thrashing Cork Church of Ireland 5-0 at Garryduff on Saturday, the opening day of the season in Munster.
Muller confident elite plan will yield Olympic place
In a revealing exclusive interview with Southern Fried, Irish women’s coach Gene Muller addresses some of the criticisms of the centralised preparation programme (CPP) and reaffirms his unwavering believes that the “progressive and bold” move will yield dividends in the form of Olympic qualification in 2012.
Munster trio Dublin-bound as CPP launched
Three of Munster’s star Irish internationals are winging their way to Dublin clubs, including Julia O’Halloran (above left) are wingin their way to Dublin it was confirmed yesterday, as Gene Muller’s central preparation programme (CPP) panel was unveiled.
New-look Munster U16 side named
A youthful Munster U16 girls squad was named yesterday ahead of the 2010/11 interpros on October 16/17, with skipper Acacia Taylor (above) one of just five returning players from last year’s side.
Railway on track for Institute centenary
Last season’s women’s Irish Hockey League winners Railway Union and fellow Dublin kingpins Hermes are Limerick-bound this weekend for a pre-season tournament with a difference, as part of Catholic Institute’s centenary celebrations.
U21 interpros to be scrapped
The U21 interprovincial tournament is to be scrapped this season, Southern Fried understands, as part of a restructuring of the oft-maligned annual competitions. The Irish Hockey Association’s chief executive Angus Kirkland this week informed branch representatives that one men’s and one women’s interpro competition will be held in Dublin on March 26 and 27.