Men’s top tier down to just five teams
The endgame may be nearing for a reformation of elite men’s hockey in Munster as the new season begins under something of a shadow following Cork Harlequins’ decision to drop their second team.
Jermyn to spearhead C of I challenge again
The return of Irish top goalscorer John Jermyn to C of I colours, another big influx of players to UCC and the veer-growing Cork contingent at Pembroke are among the season’s early storylines as hockey returns with a smattering of pre-season tournaments taking place in Munster and beyond this weekend.
Loss of Irish EHL place confirmed
Ireland has lost its place in world hockey’s premier men’s club competition as a worrying slide down the European rankings was confirmed yesterday.
IHA to become limited company but club levy motion fails
Life begins as a limited company for Irish Hockey on July 1, 2013 following an emphatic vote at the IHA’s AGM on Saturday but clubs rejected a proposed €233 levy for the next two years.
IHA call on clubs to help pay off €60,000 deficit
The country’s hockey clubs will be asked to foot the ball for the Irish Hockey Association’s deficit if a controversial motion is passed at the national body’s AGM tomorrow.
Quins end on high but EHL berth in jeopardy
Cork Harlequins ended a tough European campaign in Vienna with a 3-2 win over Swiss champions Rotweiss Wettingen, but their seventh place finish in Vienna spells disaster for Irish club’s EuroHockey League hopes.