Ashton back on top in Munster
Ashton School ended an eight-year Munster Senior Schoolboys Cup drought in defeating Bandon Grammar 1-0 in a scrappy final at Garryduff earlier today.
C of I complete clean sweep
The Garryduff trophy cabinet is bulging under some strain today after Cork Church of Ireland amazingly claimed victory in four men’s cup finals in less than 48 hours.
C of I and Quins to battle on multiple fronts
Cork Church of Ireland and Cork Harlequins will, amazingly, contest four cup finals in men’s hockey this weekend – part of a bumper few days of deciders that also sees the women’s Div 3, 4 and 6 cups up for grabs.
IHL qualification the carrot for Quins and UCC
It’s a vital weekend for UCC and Cork Harlequins, who are still battling for the automatic Irish Hockey League qualification spot offered by finishing second in Munster.
Titles for Limerick and Institute
A remarkable weekend in Munster hockey saw Catholic Institute end Cork Harlequins’ 15-year dominance of the women’s league, Quins steal a march on C of I in the men’s title race and Limerick ladies bring home a national title, but there was heartbreak on the national stage as UCC’s men went down by the odd goal in three.
Trio hunting national glory
A potentially memorable weekend lies in store for Munster hockey with three sides seeking maiden Irish cup titles, while there are a slew of pivotal ties as the leagues approach the business end of the season.