Jermyn injury a hammer blow to C of I
Cork C of I and Cork Harlequins’ credentials as national challengers will be put to the test on Saturday as they face last season’s Irish Hockey League finalists – Lisnagarvey and Banbridge.
New-look UCC show signs of gelling
UCC’s men pushed Cork Harlequins close while their women found form to get the better of UL; the province’s underage sides picked off some fine results but ultimately ended with third and fourth place finishes
Ulster duo primed for EHL
Two of Ulster’s finest will invade Antwerp in Belgium this weekend as Banbridge and Cookstown go in search of a EuroHockey League KO16 place. Domestically, the U16 and U18 girls interpros in Belfast dominate the agenda, though the latter will have to do without injured captain Róisín Upton, who has cruelly been ruled out with a fractured foot.
Draws leave C of I and Quins with mixed feelings
They may have restored some Munster pride on the national stage, but Cork Church of Ireland and Cork Harlequins will nonetheless be wondering how they left two-goal leads slip in their 2-2 Irish Hockey League draws with Pembroke Wanderers and Glenanne respectively.
Insta to take crack at champions
Catholic Institute will attempt to prove they are worth a place at Irish hockey’s top table when they welcome Irish Hockey League holders Pegasus to Rosbrien tomorrow (1pm).
Munster quartet bow out
Chloe Watkins (above) had an eventful afternoon’s work in inspiring UCD to a 4-0 win over Cork Harlequins; meanwhile, three other Munster sides – Bandon’s men and both UCC outfits – fell at the first hurdle in the Irish Senior Cup.