Can Crowley inspire UCC again?
Miriam Crowley scored one of the goals of the season when UCC beat Ards in 2011 – another would go down very nicely as the sides clash at the Mardyke with an Irish Senior Cup semi-final berth at stake tomorrow.
Miriam Crowley scored one of the goals of the season when UCC beat Ards in 2011 – another would go down very nicely as the sides clash at the Mardyke with an Irish Senior Cup semi-final berth at stake tomorrow.
It’s only one game but UCC will be hoping the times are changing in Munster men’s hockey after drawing 3-3 with Cork Harlequins – the first time one of the province’s ‘big two’ had dropped a point to any side except each other since 2004.
Cork Church of Ireland’s young guns, including Simon Wolfe, above showed maturity beyond their years to combine for a late winner as they stole a march on title rivals Cork Harlequins at Garryduff.
Catholic Institute’s Irish Senior Cup dream died as Pegasus adapted better to the post-Christmas rustiness to win 3-1 as the sides’ tie finally went ahead at Rosbrien at the third time of asking.
University College Cork will see their resources stretched to the limit over the coming weeks as they gear up for a marathon stint of five away games in eight days.
Cork Harlequins supplanted UCC from the top of the table with a 3-0 victory, while C of I and Ashton also picked up three points to continue their push for an IHL spot.