Karen Bateman was once again the match-winner as Quins saw off Old Alex in the unusual surrounds of Garryduff, but a second-half onslaught wasn’t enough to prevent UCC from crashing out of the ESB Irish Senior Cup at Ards, while former College girl Aine Connery (above) didn’t have much luck either as her Hermes side went down to Railway.
Cork Harlequins and Cork C of I both have plenty to worry about ahead of the start of their Irish Hockey League campaigns next month, following a topsy-turvy weekend.
It’s Irish Senior Cup time for UCC and Quins, who face IHL-quality opponents in Ards and Old Alex respectively, while Catholic Institute’s visit to The Mardyke is the pick of the men’s league action this weekend.
Quins men and women both came away from Bandon with the spoils, while Institute’s victory over C of I B provided more evidence of their resurgence. The goals continued to flow for the women of UCC and Institute, with Miriam Crowley (pictured above) one of six players to hit doubles, but C of I’s women’s IJC campaign is over after a home loss to Galway.
Cork C of I’s unstoppable form continued in the men’s Division 2 this weekend, as they left Limerick rooted to the bottom of the table with a 7-2 win at Garryduff, while Quins lead the way in the women’s Division 2 after a 4-2 home win over Ashton.
Bandon will be hoping to take advantage of Cork Harlequins’ rustiness and injury problems to take a noteworthy Peard Cup scalp in a repeat of last season’s final at Bandon Grammar School tomorrow (1.30pm).