Egner’s split loyalties in Irish Hockey Trophy; Munster league preview
October 5, 2018 | 276 views | Leave a commentDave Egner will have seriously split loyalties this weekend as Cork Harlequins face UCC; here’s an overview of the Munster men’s Division One teams and their weekend ahead.
Cats get the cream as perfect run keeps rolling
October 5, 2018 | 564 views | Leave a commentKilkenny’s men continued their flying start to Leinster Division One with a 3-1 win over Trinity, backing it up with a midweek 5-1 win over Bray in the Neville Cup, keeping their perfect start rolling.
Rovers run up biggest Irish win in the EHL
October 5, 2018 | 522 views | Leave a commentThree Rock Rovers produced the biggest win by an Irish club in Euro Hockey League history as they smashed Racing Club de France 6-0, giving them a great shot at reaching the KO16 in Barcelona.
Rovers looking to hit the ground running in Barcelona
October 4, 2018 | 443 views | Leave a commentThree Rock Rovers are looking to hit the ground running in Barcelona at EHL ROUND1 after a short run-in of domestic matches in preparation for their games with Racing Club de France and Spain’s Junior FC.
Watkins’s crucial goal on EYHL2 return as NUIG get off the mark
September 30, 2018 | 939 views | Leave a commentChloe Watkins made a winning return to Monkstown as her single goal in the 55th minute saw Monkstown beat Lurgan in a high-class tie on the first day of the EY Hockey League Division 2.
Pegasus make opening day statement against new look UCD
September 30, 2018 | 869 views | Leave a commentPegasus made a major statement win over UCD on the opening day of the women’s EYHL campaign; Muckross gain point on debut; Belfast Quins, Railway and Loreto win too
Pembroke show character once again to head EYHL table
September 30, 2018 | 697 views | Leave a commentPembroke produced another strong show of character to beat Monkstown; Bann with another late show; TRR, Lisnagarvey and Glenanne record first wins of the men’s EY campaign
Saturday round-up – September 29
September 29, 2018 | 1,398 views | Leave a commentIt was a busy day across the board with men’s and women’s EYHL ties, the first ever women’s EYHL2 ties as well as Leinster and Munster Division One games; here are all the scores from the day
The season starts here: Women’s EYHL2 to provide bridge between national and regional leagues
September 29, 2018 | 587 views | Leave a commentThe first women’s EY Hockey League Division 2 tips off this weekend with the new league acting as the route to the top tier while also having the target of bridging the gap between the national and provincial and leagues.
Tumilty looking to add performance to strong opening result
September 28, 2018 | 403 views | Leave a commentBanbridge coach Mark Tumilty feels there is room for improvement, despite his team’s impressive 4-3 victory over last season’s Champions Trophy winners Three Rock Rovers last weekend.
The season starts here: Women’s Leinster Division One hits the turf
September 28, 2018 | 979 views | Leave a commentLeinster women’s Division One takes on the form of a qualifier for EYHL2 this season with the 10 teams vying for a place in the top three and a chance of moving up to the national stage.
The season starts here: Loreto the ones to catch in women’s EYHL
September 28, 2018 | 1,497 views | Leave a commentAfter a ground-breaking summer for Irish hockey, the World Cup stars have dispersed far and wide ahead of the new women’s club season which gets underway in earnest this weekend.
Ards – Women’s EY Hockey League
September 27, 2018 | 346 views | Leave a commentArds will largely look to promote from within as they look to cover the departures of Linzi Hamilton, Kerri McDonald and their star woman Chloe Brown
Belfast Harlequins – Women’s EY Hockey League
September 27, 2018 | 324 views | Leave a commentBelfast Harlequins will look to build on a reasonably upbeat second season in the league since promotion with World Cup stars Lizzie Colvin and Zoe Wilson driving things on.
Cork Harlequins – Women’s EY Hockey League
September 27, 2018 | 430 views | Leave a commentThe team has changed significantly through the loss of a few key players with Roisin Upton returning to her old club in Limerick
Loreto – Women’s EY Hockey League
September 27, 2018 | 469 views | Leave a commentThe EY Champions Trophy winners have enjoyed a productive summer with the addition of some rising talent.
Muckross – Women’s EY Hockey League
September 27, 2018 | 586 views | Leave a commentMuckross’s first Leinster Division One after 21 years title sees them in the EY Hockey League for the first time.
Old Alex – Women’s EY Hockey League
September 27, 2018 | 473 views | Leave a commentIvan Ovington is back for his third spell at the club having come in to assist at the end of last season, freeing up Lisa Jacob to focus on the playing side.
Pegasus – Women’s EY Hockey League
September 27, 2018 | 341 views | Leave a commentThis year, Greg Thompson heads up the coaching team having been assistant to Ali McNeill – now with Mossley’s men.
Pembroke – Women’s EY Hockey League
September 27, 2018 | 508 views | Leave a commentPembroke can look forward to the new season with plenty of optimism with some excellent additions to a panel that already has Gillian Pinder and Emily Beatty
Railway Union – Women’s EY Hockey League
September 27, 2018 | 574 views | Leave a commentAfter a summer with a number of players moving in and out of the club, Colm Blennerhassett is looking forward to working with a new group.
UCD – Women’s EY Hockey League
September 27, 2018 | 608 views | Leave a commentAfter a couple of seasons of dominance during the regular season of the EY Hockey League – losing just once in 36 games – UCD are facing into a new season with a major overhaul going on.
Bann link up with SRC for new video highlights package
September 27, 2018 | 253 views | Leave a commentBanbridge have agreed an exciting new partnership with Southern Regional College wth media students at the Banbridge campus producing video highlights of games held at Havelock Park.
Five sides book their tickets to All-Irelands
September 27, 2018 | 1,008 views | Leave a commentFive teams booked their tickets to the All-Ireland Schoolboy Championships on Wednesday afternoon as two Leinster outfits and three Munster schools won out.
Gormley formally ends ground-breaking career, powering the Green Machine
September 26, 2018 | 598 views | Leave a commentCraig Fulton leads the tributes to Ronan Gormley following his incredible career in green, formally retiring after 256 games and 121 with the captain’s armband
The Irish abroad: Tice a big hit down under
September 24, 2018 | 471 views | Leave a commentThe Irish abroad enjoyed a week to remember with Lena Tice taking gold with North Harbour from New Zealand’s Hockey League the highlight; a round-up of how the wild geese got on this week around the world
Portrane given early eye-opener of challenge ahead
September 24, 2018 | 700 views | Leave a commentThere was to be no soft-landing for Portrane on their return to the top tier in Leinster after 21 years as title contenders UCD ran up a 7-1 on the Donabate peninsula.
McAuley magic paves way for Blues double delight
September 23, 2018 | 960 views | Leave a commentSarah McAuley’s incredible upright reverse-stick shot saw Leinster somehow get on course for interprovincial glory, nicking the title from Ulster at Under-18 level via a shoot-out.
Magee nabs dramatic winner as Bann star on opening day of men’s EYHL
September 23, 2018 | 776 views | Leave a commentThe men’s EY Hockey League returned with a bang on Saturday with Banbridge’s last minute winner against Three Rock Rovers providing an immaculate spectacle on day one of the campaign
Saturday round-up – September 22
September 22, 2018 | 956 views | Leave a commentThe opening day of the men’s EYHL saw a thriller at Havelock Park and bigs for Cookstown and Monkstown while Pembroke edged a close one and Glenanne and C of I drew; here’s all the key results from the weekend
The season starts here: how men’s Leinster Division One lines up
September 21, 2018 | 1,376 views | Leave a commentThe runners and riders in men’s Leinster Division One are under starter’s orders on Saturday; here’s the lowdown on all the teams in the league this term
The season starts here: Men’s EY Hockey League preview
September 21, 2018 | 1,714 views | Leave a commentThe men’s EY Hockey League tips off this weekend as the battle to become the third champion of the national league begins.
Annadale – Men’s EY Hockey League
September 21, 2018 | 456 views | Leave a commentAnnadale look to have bolstered their panel well in the off season with Irish Under-21 international Ryan Getty, Andrew O’Hare and former Bangor sharp-shooter Ryan Burgess adding to their deck.
Banbridge – Men’s EY Hockey League
September 21, 2018 | 448 views | Leave a commentBanbridge’s slow start to last term – coinciding with a glut of injuries to the likes of Eugene Magee and John McKee – ultimately left them outside of the playoff places.
Cookstown – Men’s EY Hockey League preview
September 20, 2018 | 363 views | Leave a commentMichael Haycock will take on sole charge of the team after Stephen Cuddy stepped down from his position of co-coach in the summer lay off.
Cork C of I – Men’s EY Hockey League preview
September 20, 2018 | 472 views | Leave a commentDenis Pritchard returns to CI after a 12 year absence. He last coached the men’s first team 2006
Glenanne – Men’s EY Hockey League preview
September 20, 2018 | 508 views | Leave a commentLast season’s surprise package will have to try and replace Shane O’Donoghue in their line-up as their captain and top scorer has moved back to Dragons for a second spell
Lisnagarvey – Men’s EY Hockey League preview
September 20, 2018 | 533 views | Leave a commentIn a summer of moves abroad, Lisnagarvey look to be by far the most affected with an international quartet moving to European clubs
Monkstown – Men’s EY Hockey League preview
September 20, 2018 | 567 views | Leave a commentMonkstown line up with a new look management team, headed by player-coach Gareth Watkins who moves across from the women’s section.
Pembroke – Men’s EY Hockey League Preview
September 20, 2018 | 617 views | Leave a commentA summer of significant change with three internationals departing to maximize their international chances for inclusion in the upcoming World Cup
Three Rock Rovers – Men’s EY Hockey League preview
September 20, 2018 | 610 views | Leave a commentThe back-to-back EY Champions Trophy winners take on the mantle of favourites this season, particularly as they have not seen many of their major stars move on unlike their rivals.
YMCA – Men’s EY Hockey League preview
September 20, 2018 | 635 views | Leave a commentHaving been knocking on the door for the last couple of seasons, newly promoted YMCA will be looking to consolidate in the league under head coach Jason Klinkradt.
Girls interpros tips off in new time slot on the calendar
September 20, 2018 | 976 views | Leave a commentFive regions hit the turf at Grange Road this weekend as the girls Under-18 and 16 interprovincials get underway with Leinster, Ulster, Munster, Connacht and the South East battling it out for the crown
From Loughmore to Longwood and beyond: Edel Nyland’s well travelled life in hockey
September 20, 2018 | 723 views | Leave a commentEdel Nyland gives an in-depth look at her intriguing hockey career thus far from the fields of Loughmore-Castleiney to Ursulines to Longwood to a fruitful first month in the Bundesliga
Holcombe raid Cheevers tournament to land title in Tyrone
September 17, 2018 | 221 views | Leave a commentHolcombe off their pre-season by claiming the Nigel Cheevers Memorial Tournament trophy for the second time with a defiant 4-0 victory over hosts Cookstown.
Leinster U-16s and Ulster U-18s snatch interpro titles on thrilling final day
September 16, 2018 | 956 views | Leave a commentLeinster’s Under-16s and Ulster’s Under-18s won their respective final matches at the boys interprovincials in Cork to land the crown in dramatic fashion.
Boys interpros raises the curtain on new season
September 13, 2018 | 872 views | Leave a commentThe domestic hockey curtain raises this weekend at Garryduff, Cork with the Under-18 and 16 boys inteprovincial tournament taking centre stage from Friday, September 14 to Sunday, September 16.
Cookstown welcome Holcombe and Pembroke for Cheevers tournament
September 13, 2018 | 464 views | Leave a commentThere will be a festival of hockey at Cookstown this weekend as some of the best teams in Ireland and England come to Steelweld Park to compete for the annual Nigel Cheevers Memorial Trophy.
Queen’s get Etain boost for Premier League push
September 12, 2018 | 667 views | Leave a commentQueen’s University ladies have received a boost by securing a three-year deal with local software company Etain as they prepare for Friday night’s opening Ulster Premier League game with Banbridge in Belfast, writes John Flack.
Beatty reflects on whirlwind World Cup experience
September 9, 2018 | 421 views | Leave a commentEmily Beatty said “it was like she never left” when she arrived into the team hotel the evening before the World Cup final following her late call-up.