Pegasus look to grab result they need to lift EYHL title
April 5, 2019 | 381 views | Leave a commentPegasus will lift the regulation season EY Irish Hockey League title on Saturday if they can secure the point they need against bottom club Muckross at the Dub.
Garvey hoping to repeat win over Glens to take EYHL impetus
April 5, 2019 | 366 views | Leave a commentLisnagarvey will be aiming to repeat last Sunday’s Irish Senior Cup win over Glenanne to make a massive step toward a second EYHL title; Corinthian, meanwhile, took a big jump toward the Leinster Division One crown
Green Machine back in action with two uncapped wins over France
April 5, 2019 | 663 views | Leave a commentIreland’s men won their first two games since the World Cup as they beat France 2-0 and 2-1 in Utrecht this week in a pair of uncapped fixtures, kicking off their Olympic qualifier preparations.
Ursulines and Midleton win Munster Junior titles
April 5, 2019 | 58 views | Leave a commentUrsuline Thurles were the last team standing as they survived five rounds of a sudden death shoot-out to beat Mount Mercy in the So Hockey Munster Schoolgirls Junior A Cup final while Midleton won the boys final for the first time in eight years.
EGS make school history as Dundalk and Kilian’s also succeed
April 5, 2019 | 209 views | Leave a commentEast Glendalough’s minor team picked up the school’s first ever boys hockey trophy in the school’s history; St Kilian’s won Junior B while Dundalk GS were Junior victors; round-up of recent schools finals
Awesome Trinity complete invincible Leinster league season
April 3, 2019 | 674 views | Leave a commentTrinity produced a stunning five minutes spell before half-time to win their second Leinster Division One title in three seasons as they go into the EYHL2 promotion playoffs in great shape.
Corinthian take advantage to eke out single-point lead in Leinster
March 31, 2019 | 783 views | Leave a commentCorinthian ended a manic weekend in men’s Leinster Division One at the top, level on points with UCD, as Railway dropped to third from first.
Garvey and Three Rock through to mouthwatering ISC final
March 31, 2019 | 693 views | Leave a commentThe in-form Lisnagarvey and Three Rock Rovers set up an eye-catching Irish Senior Cup final as they completed a pair of brilliant wins each over a hectic double weekend.
Cork Harlequins set up repeat of 2003 Senior Cup final against Loreto
March 31, 2019 | 567 views | Leave a commentCork Harlequins put an end to Pegasus’s hopes of an EYHL-Irish Senior Cup double as Emma Barber’s single goal knocked out the runaway league leaders at the semi-final stage.
C of I end 16-month wait for EYHL victory as Garvey remain team to catch
March 31, 2019 | 757 views | Leave a commentCork C of I scored a big win over Cookstown to keep their chances of staying in the EYHL alive; the top four all won, too, to strengthen their places in the Champions Trophy playoffs
Muckross land first ever EYHL win to raise hopes of escape
March 31, 2019 | 494 views | Leave a commentMuckross won their first ever women’s EY Hockey League match to give their hopes of avoiding relegation a massive boost, winning 2-1 against Ards at Londonderry Park.
Saturday round-up – March 30
March 30, 2019 | 923 views | Leave a commentMuckross and Cork C of I scored huge wins in their bids to avoid relegation from the EYHL divisions; Corinthian moved top in Leinster Division One while Cork Harlequins won their first Munster men’s title since 2012
Cookstown and C of I face crucial EYHL battle at the bottom
March 30, 2019 | 509 views | Leave a commentFor Cookstown and Cork C of I, the two clubs face a pivotal day in their respective relegation battles as they face off against each other at Steelweld Park on Saturday for the second time in six weeks.
Vital weekend in EYHL relegation battle, Leinster and ISC semi-finals
March 29, 2019 | 689 views | Leave a commentEach of the frontline games on the shortened women’s agenda this weekend carry huge importance in both the women’s EY Hockey League, Leinster and Irish Senior Cup.
Title decider remains on cards for Trinity and Monkstown
March 25, 2019 | 693 views | Leave a commentThe destination of the women’s Leinster Divison One title will go down to the final two matches with Trinity and Monkstown set for a big showdown for the silverware.
Reds set up final title run to finish line with Railway
March 25, 2019 | 546 views | Leave a commentRailway Union and Corinthian look set to face a straight battle for the men’s Leinster Division One title as the reds consigned UCD to a third successive league defeat; Kilkenny and Dublin North recorded top wins, too
Queen’s ensure top spot with confident win in Galway
March 24, 2019 | 507 views | Leave a commentQueen’s assured themselves of top spot with a 6-0 win over Greenfields as Emily McStea’s hat trick lifted them to 27 points and out of range of Trinity.
Pegasus put one hand on EYHL trophy with big win over Quins
March 24, 2019 | 485 views | Leave a commentPegasus moved within a point of the women’s EY Hockey League regular season title as their incredible run of form in March saw them win their seventh successive victory on Saturday; the race for fourth also saw a number of twists
Garvey take three point lead as Cookstown score huge win
March 24, 2019 | 626 views | Leave a commentThe latest twist in the men’s EY Hockey League title chase saw Lisnagarvey move three points clear at the top with Banbridge in pursuit and Glenanne and Three Rock Rovers waiting in the wings.
Saturday round-up – March 23
March 24, 2019 | 854 views | Leave a commentPegasus moved to within a point of the women’s EYHL regular season title while Lisnagarvey strengthened their place at the top of the men’s division; here’s the round-up of Saturday’s main results
Men’s EYHL rematches add extra layer of intrigue to title race
March 23, 2019 | 551 views | Leave a commentThe men’s EYHL weekend faces the intriguing prospect of four rematches seven days after they met in the reverse fixtures, an opportunity for coaches and video analysts to test their mettle.
Pegasus move from second to six clear in the blink of an eye
March 23, 2019 | 433 views | Leave a commentAfter a tumultuous 11-days, Pegasus have jumped from second place in the women’s EYHL to within touching distance of the title all of a sudden; preview of the weekend ahead including the Munster Senior Cup final
Battered and bruised Crescent made to wait before landing deserved Kate Russell crown on goal difference
March 22, 2019 | 629 views | Leave a commentCrescent Comprehensive endured a nerve-wracking two-hour wait to finally be crowned the Kate Russell All-Ireland Schoolgirls Champions on goal difference.
Newpark win maiden Junior Premier League success
March 21, 2019 | 890 views | Leave a commentNewpark won the Leinster Junior Premier League for the very first time as they put in a breathtaking performance to beat Holy Child Killiney 4-1 in the final.
Kilkenny and Crescent lead way after Kate Russell day one
March 21, 2019 | 677 views | Leave a commentReigning champions Kilkenny College and Limerick’s Crescent Comprehensive look to be the main title contenders at the midway point of the Kate Russell All-Ireland Championships in Booterstown.
Lynch fires High School to first ever Senior Cup crown
March 21, 2019 | 463 views | Leave a commentHarry Lynch’s 20th minute smash saw The High School land their first ever Leinster Schools senior title as they won the cup 1-0 against Wesley at Grange Road.
Five former Kate Russell champs set for battle in high quality All-Ireland tournament
March 20, 2019 | 1,365 views | Leave a commentFive former Kate Russell All-Ireland Championship winners from the past decade will convene in Booterstown on Thursday and Friday to try and win back the biggest prize in schoolgirls hockey with Sporting Limerick live-streaming every second.
Pembroke and Monkstown win top youth club titles on St Patrick’s Day
March 18, 2019 | 534 views | Leave a commentPembroke and Monkstown took the youth laurels on Leinster finals day, winning the Junior Jacqui Potter Cup and Benny Atkinson titles, respectively.
Rovers win 11th trophy since 2017 with Mills Cup retention
March 18, 2019 | 624 views | Leave a commentThe Three Rock Rovers juggernaut rolls on as the club retained yet another trophy at Grange Road, storming back from 2-0 down to win the Mills Cup with a 4-2 victory over Glenanne.
Railway’s Jacqui Potter Cup dominance continues as Park Avenue club win fantastic four titles
March 17, 2019 | 642 views | Leave a commentKate McKenna’s goal out of nothing continued Railway Union’s dominance in the Jacqui Potter Cup as they won for the sixth time in nine years, making it four trophies in one day for the Park Avenue club.
Harlequins summon amazing comeback to win Munster Senior Cup
March 17, 2019 | 349 views | Leave a commentCork Harlequins summoned an incredible comeback from 3-0 down to win back the Munster Senior Cup for the first time in seven years, denying holders Bandon in a shoot-out.
Avoca stun UCD to leave just one point covering top three in Leinster
March 17, 2019 | 641 views | Leave a commentUCD fell to a second successive defeat in men’s Leinster Division One as injuries threaten to scupper their bid for top spot in the provincial league.
Trinity and Queen’s copper-fasten EYHL2 semi-final spots
March 17, 2019 | 545 views | Leave a commentTrinity and Queen’s confirmed their place in the final four of the competition with wins over UCC and Corinthian, respectively.
Pegasus move further clear as Belfast Quins stun Loreto
March 17, 2019 | 535 views | Leave a commentPegasus extended their lead at the top of the women’s EYHL table as they benefited from Belfast Harlequins’ excellent comeback draw against Loreto; Ards made a big move as Cork Harlequins strengthen their playoff place
Garvey jump into men’s EYHL lead as Glens and Bann draw
March 17, 2019 | 516 views | Leave a commentLisnagarvey took advantage of a Glenanne and Banbridge’s draw to move to the head of the men’s EYHL as Rovers moved into the top four for the first time in 2019; Monkstown ran up another impressive victory with a 7-1 win over YMCA
Saturday round-up – March 16
March 16, 2019 | 959 views | Leave a commentPegasus extended their lead in the women’s EYHL as results went their way; Lisnagarvey moved to the top in the men’s EYHL; here’s the Saturday round-up
Railway line up tilt at sixth Jacqui Potter title in nine years against Old Alex
March 16, 2019 | 476 views | Leave a commentRailway Union will look to remain the dominant force in the Jacqui Potter Cup as they bid for their sixth success since 2011 on Sunday against Old Alex.
Bumper St Patrick’s weekend sees huge EYHL and Mills Cup final clashes
March 15, 2019 | 567 views | Leave a commentGlenanne face a monster weekend as the EYHL leaders host Banbridge on Saturday before they endeavour to win back the Mills Cup on Sunday from Three Rock Rovers on a busy bank holiday weekend.
O’Donnell provides the Muckross Premier final magic; Loreto on the Green win Senior 1A
March 15, 2019 | 793 views | Leave a commentKate O’Donnell produced three remarkable shoot-out saves to earn Muckross Park a memorable Leinster Schoolgirls Premier League crown at Grange Road; Stephen’s Green win Senior 1B title
Wesley’s Walker wonderland in Junior Cup final as schoolboy season hits business end
March 15, 2019 | 307 views | Leave a commentAdam Walker’s pair of pacy drag-flicks saw Wesley come from a goal down to beat St Andrew’s and land the Leinster Schoolboys Junior Cup title at Grange Road; round-up of the latest results from the schoolboys season
Wallace to meet Sullivan Upper in Ulster’s Burney Cup final
March 14, 2019 | 126 views | Leave a commentWallace High kept on course for a rare Ulster schoolboy hockey double success on Wednesday when they defeated Banbridge Academy 4-1 at Lisnagarvey to book their place in the John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup final, writes John Flack.
Boyles takes on lead role with Green Army
March 14, 2019 | 1,063 views | Leave a commentArlene Boyles has been handed the lead coaching role with Ireland’s women on a temporary basis following last week’s shock resignation of Graham Shaw who is leaving to take charge of the New Zealand national team, writes John Flack.
Raphaela’s end 14-year wait for Leinster title amid final fever at Grange Road
March 13, 2019 | 1,019 views | Leave a commentLoads of schools finals this week; here’s a quick wrap from the first big tranche of finals with plenty more to come in the next couple of weeks
Scoil Mhuire the Munster Minor champs
March 12, 2019 | 62 views | Leave a commentScoil Mhuire came back from a goal down to win the girls Munster Minor A League title last week.
Banbridge step in to host women’s Hockey Series Finals
March 12, 2019 | 488 views | Leave a commentBanbridge’s Havelock Park has been confirmed as the new host venue for the women’s Hockey Series Finals to take place from June 8th to 16th this year, ending a six-month saga.
Pegasus score defining win over Loreto to leap-frog into first
March 10, 2019 | 628 views | Leave a commentPegasus’s brilliant 3-2 win against Loreto saw the lead swap hands at the head of the women’s EY Hockey League as the Ulster side are now the side to beat in the division.
Trinity win over Queen’s opens up EYHL2 Pool A to set up fascinating run-in
March 10, 2019 | 569 views | Leave a commentTrinity recorded a big win in Pool A of women’s EYHL2 to keep plenty of intrigue as the initial stage of the competition races to a conclusion over the next month.
Railway, UCD, Corinthian and Inst to contest EYHL2 final four as Tarf back up UCD win in Leinster
March 10, 2019 | 586 views | Leave a commentThe four sides for the EYHL2 semi-finalists were confirmed as Railway Union, UCD, Corinthian and Instonians all made it through with a game to spare with the final round being solely to decide who plays who.
Glens still top as title contenders all drop points on spectacular day 13 of men’s EYHL
March 10, 2019 | 801 views | Leave a commentGlenanne’s unbeaten record came to an end but that was mitigated against as both title rivals Lisnagarvey and Banbridge also dropped points; YMCA and Cookstown both drew to leave Cork C of I a further point adrift
Saturday round-up – March 9
March 9, 2019 | 1,374 views | Leave a commentPegasus moved top of the women’s EYHL with a cracking win over Loreto; none of the top three in the men’s EYHL won, reigniting Pembroke and TRR’s outside interests in the title