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.
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.
Big wins for Cork C of I, Harlequins and Catholic Institute have furthered their claims for IHL playoff places going into the competition’s winter break
As Munster’s sole women’s side with a win in this season’s Irish Hockey League, Ger O’Carroll’s Catholic Institute will be looking to progress their playoff claims on Saturday against winless Old Alex.
The IHA has recently launched its online Player Participation survey aimed at providing a better understanding of how hockey players regard the sport.
UCD completed a rare Intervarsity double as their men ended over a decade waiting for the title after a series of final appearances as they ended the run of UCC