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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 21-year wait for women’s Munster Senior Cup glory is over for Catholic Institute, who left it late to eventually see off Cork Harlequins 5-2 in an entertaining final at Garryduff on Saturday.