Stunning Quins’ win caps progressive IHL weekend
Big wins for Cork C of I, Harlequins and Catholic Institute have furthered their claims for IHL playoff places going into the competition’s winter break
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
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.
Small margins and big results
It was an afternoon of near misses in the women’s league – while the men’s was anything but – as Catholic Institute, Cork Harlequins and Bandon all prevailed by the minimum margin in nip and tuck affairs.
Bandon run Quins close
Bandon gave Cork Harlequins an almighty scare during today’s Peard Cup clash at a foggy Farmer’s Cross, eventually prevailing 3-2 thanks to a David Eakins golden goal. Elsewhere, maiden senior level goals for a number of players were the main plus points on another day of lop-sided results in the Munster men’s league.
UL revel in shock Quins raid
As shocks in Munster hockey go, this was more full-blown earthquake than minor tremor. University of Limerick captain Steph Peters had promised her side would be more competitive this term, but she couldn’t possibly have imagined they’d start the campaign with a 2-1 away win over Cork Harlequins.