Hosking heroics sting C of I
Three Rock Rovers sprung a South African surprise on Cork
Church of Ireland on Saturday, as Jody Hosking’s double helped them
to a noteworthy 2-1 Irish Junior Cup round one win at
Garryduff.
Students prevail in all-Munster battle
An emphatic 5-1 Irish Trophy victory over last season’s quarter-finalists Catholic Institute kick-started UCC’s season in style at the Mardyke on Saturday, while Belvedere’s ladies went down 2-0 to TRL in the only two top-level games to survive the weather.
Munster hopes fade after promising start
An interpro tournament which initially promised much for Munster U18s soon turned into a nightmare after the side was decimated by injuries, and was eventually won by Ulster for the third time in a row. An inexperienced U16s side displayed a never-say-die attitude despite having little chance to usurp either Ulster or winners Leinster.
Cookstown cause first surprise
Cookstown pulled off the shock of the first round of the men’s Irish Senior Cup on Saturday, dumping 2009 champions Pembroke Wanderers out with a 2-0 win at Coolnafranky.
College get back in the mix
UCC made their IHL return to the Mardyke in style, as they routed Belfast Harlequins 4-1 to give their semi-final hopes a real shot in the arm, but Cork Harlequins’ desire to repeat last year’s run to the final looks forlorn as they lost 3-0 at Ards. Catholic Institute had their hearts broken as Hermes hit the winner with the final act of the game at Rosbrien.
Jermyn treble re-ignites C of I hopes
John Jermyn was again the go-to guy for Cork Church of Ireland, as his hat-trick re-ignited their Irish Hockey League hopes with a 3-2 away win over Cookstown on Saturday, but Cork Harlequins have a lot of ground to make up after losing 1-0 at Banbridge.