Double-delight for UCD denies UCC Mauritius title
UCD completed a rare Intervarsity double as their men ended over a decade waiting for the title after a series of final appearances as they ended the run of UCC
Irish masters seek Munster input
The Irish Women’s O45s Masters team have issued a rallying call for Munster players to get involved with them. On the eve of a masters competition in Wales this weekend, team member Helen Johnston of Railway Union outlined plans to expand the masters setup into two teams – an over-40s and over-45s side – with greater involvement from around the provinces.
Southern Fried launches hockey academy
Southern Fried Hockey is delighted to today announce the formation of a brand new hockey academy, which will begin operation in Munster during the forthcoming 2011/12 season. The Southern Fried Hockey Academy (SFHA) will be headed up by Andrew Gray, a 25-year-old Level 2-qualified coach and umpire of interprovincial standard who is committing to coaching full-time this season.
Trophy time at Munster awards
Two coaches who have helped rejuvenate ladies hockey in Limerick were among those honoured at the Munster Hockey Awards at Garryduff last night, while it was trophy time for a number of clubs (above) with the league and cup titles also presented.
Free shipping for photography fans
The Irish Hockey Photographers are offering free, regular shipping on all products purchased from their website between now and December 25.
Trinity bank on Dutch inspiration
Trinity College Dublin will be hoping their Dutch wildcard can help inspire them to victory as the most open intervarsity tournament in recent years gets underway in UCD on Sunday.