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.
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.