Ashton advanced to the semi-finals of the All-Ireland Schoolboys tournament with three wins from three, but Bandon Grammar and Midleton College were edged into second place in their respective pools on a hectic day of action in Belfast.
Audrey O’Flynn’s treble of drag-flicks helped UCC to a flattering 4-0 victory over Randalstown, while Quins saw off C of I 4-1 to also gain maximum points in their opening Irish Hockey League clash. Read on also for a round-up of action from the Examiner Cup and women’s Divisions 2-6
Catholic Institute and Cork C of I progress to the semi-finals of the Peard Cup, Quins and Bandon hit back in Division Two while Division Three is blown wide open by some eyebrow-raising results.
David Herbert and Ivan Bateman have been the key men as their respective C of I C and Quins D sides top their leagues, while Quins are the early front-runners in what looks set to be a very competitive women’s Division Two campaign.
Karen Bateman’s hat-trick eased Cork Harlequins into round two of the Irish Senior Cup, but Cork C of I were sent packing by holders UCD. At home, Waterford shock Bandon and Ashton get off the mark with away win at UL
Alan Sothern’s remarkable quadruple helped Pembroke Wanderers make history as the first Irish side to win a EuroHockey League game with a thrilling 4-2 win over Scottish champions Kelburne in Barcelona last night.