Irish men headline a hectic hockey weekend
One of the busiest weekends in the Irish hockey calendar kicks off today with action
Quins see off stubborn UL
Cork Harlequins are top of the Munster women’s senior league after seeing off a second student team in three days, while Catholic Institute recorded the biggest win of the season over Fermoy and C of I won well in Bandon. UCC and C of I moved on up in the men’s league after big wins over Bandon and Quins B respectively.
Quins struggle to shake off C of I B
Cork Harlequins rued their chance conversion rate but still did enough to see off a determined Cork C of I B 2-1 at Farmer’s Cross on Thursday night.
Bann exact Quins revenge
Cork Harlequins’ Irish Senior Cup defence is over after Banbridge caught them napping early on to seal a satisfying win for the Down men, having been beaten here at this stage of the competition last season.
Cummins quartet underpins Ashton’s double whammy
Mary-Claire Cummins hit four in two games as Ashton did the double over Fermoy, while Institute moved closer to top spot and Limerick and Bandon moved away from the bottom two.
Dowds the dangerman as Quins host Banbridge
Stunting the influence of Banbridge’s Irish international goal machine Stephen Dowds will be top of Cork Harlequins’ priorities as they put their Irish Senior Cup crown on the line again in today’s quarter-final clash at Farmer’s Cross (2.30pm).