The Indian Maharadja to support The Hook’s coverage of youth and schools hockey
September 12, 2019 | 865 views | Leave a commentThe Hook is delighted to link up with The Indian Maharadja with the Dutch lifestyle Hockey Brand set to support our coverage of youth and schools hockey this season.
Bray strike late for first win of season; Tarf streak rolls on
February 10, 2020 | 522 views | Leave a commentA brilliant final quarter salvo from Bray saw them win their first game of the men’s Leinster Division One season, outdoing Weston 5-3; Clontarf’s winning streak rolls on
Away goals rule in men’s EYHL as reds snatch big win while Garvey almost shocked by YM
February 9, 2020 | 799 views | Leave a commentFive away wins in the men’s EYHL with a huge 36 goals registered; Corinthian were the one side from the bottom half to win as YM came close to a big result against Lisnagarvey
Loreto go clear as Alex continue their rise as major players in women’s EYHL
February 9, 2020 | 505 views | Leave a commentLoreto moved three points clear at the head of the women’s EYHL as Old Alex landed a big win at Pegasus; Belfast Quins nick draw against Muckross while Pembroke tie with Insta. UCD saw off Railway
Saturday round-up – February 8
February 8, 2020 | 1,185 views | Leave a commentA bounty of goals across the EYHL, Leinster and Munster division one competitions; here’s the Saturday round-up
Women’s EYHL as competitive as it has ever been says O’Flanagan
February 8, 2020 | 517 views | Leave a commentMuckross striker Anna O’Flanagan says the spread of talent across the women’s EY Hockey League has made the national division as competitive as it has ever been.
Bottom half looking to avoid being cut adrift by top five at midway point
February 7, 2020 | 217 views | Leave a commentThe bottom half meet the top half in the men’s EY Hockey League with the likes of Pembroke, Glenanne and Corinthian hoping they can start bridging the five-point gap that has emerged in the middle.
Bray land double sponsorship coup
February 4, 2020 | 291 views | Leave a commentBray Hockey Club are delighted to announce the dual sponsorship of the Ladies 1sts squad. Murphy McElligott Solicitors in Dun Laoghaire have come on board as the title sponsor of the squad in addition to a three-year sponsorship with Arcade Jewellers in Bray.
North Kildare on a roll to reignite battle at the bottom
February 3, 2020 | 254 views | Leave a commentNorth Kildare made it two wins from two games since the return of the women’s Leinster Division One to action as they got the better of Rathgar 2-0.
Thrills and spills galore as Couse hits four and Gar win 6-5
February 3, 2020 | 673 views | Leave a commentAvoca and Rathgar both won wild games in the men’s Leinster Division One, taking the spoils from seven and 11-goal thrillers, respectively, as Clontarf’s juggernaut keeps on rolling.
Euro-bound Railway on the National Indoor double
February 3, 2020 | 552 views | Leave a commentRailway Union did the indoor double as their men and women both prevailed in Galway’s Kingfisher Hall, earning a place in Europe for 2021.
Kealy’s marquee moment adds her name to Senior Cup final folklore
February 3, 2020 | 849 views | Leave a commentEmily Kealy wrote her name in Leinster Schoolgirls Senior Cup folklore as she whipped home a penalty stroke five minutes from time to earn Loreto Beaufort their first title in a dozen years at Belfield.
Corinthian win thriller as Ards remain unbeaten
February 2, 2020 | 250 views | Leave a commentCorinthian won a cracking contest at Garryduff to make it five wins from five in Pool A of the women’s EYHL Division 2; Ards top Pool B after grabbing a late draw at Queen’s
Loreto move level with Pegasus as Sargent makes telling return
February 2, 2020 | 585 views | Leave a commentLoreto picked up a strong win over Belfast Harlequins to move into a share of top spot as Pegasus drew with Muckross; Old Alex, UCD and Cork Harlequins win, too
Garvey move five clear as men’s EYHL returns in feisty style
February 2, 2020 | 818 views | Leave a commentLisnagarvey moved into a five point lead at the summit of the EY Irish Hockey League after narrowly defeating Monkstown; UCD held off Glenanne, Bann hammer YMCA, Sothern’s six sees off Dale and Marlay derby ends in draw
Saturday round-up – February 1
February 2, 2020 | 1,077 views | Leave a commentGarvey narrowly won the big tussle in the men’s EYHL; Loreto joined Pegasus at top of women’s division; loads of goals around the island; here’s the round-up
Pegasus looking to continue hot streak into 2020 in highly competitive women’s EYHL
February 1, 2020 | 603 views | Leave a commentIf the second phase of the women’s EY Hockey League season matches the pre-Christmas encounters, it promises to be an epic run from now until May. Just one game had more than two goals in the difference of the 34 played to date; lots of late goals have seen points swing from side to side. […]
Garvey host Town in huge tussle as men’s EYHL returns
February 1, 2020 | 586 views | Leave a commentThe pre-Christmas pace-setters in the men’s EY Hockey League meet in an enticing opening gambit to 2020 with Lisnagarvey welcoming Monkstown with top spot on the line.
Loreto Beaufort and Newpark showdown on Sunday in schoolgirls Senior Cup final
January 31, 2020 | 526 views | Leave a commentThe Leinster Schoolgirls Senior Cup final is hoping to attract a wider audience by moving to a Sunday date rather than its usual midweek spot as Newpark Comprehensive face Loreto Beaufort at Belfield (1.45pm).
Voice of the EHL the audio guide for National Indoor Trophy finals
January 31, 2020 | 469 views | Leave a commentThe Voice of the EHL Nick Irvine will provide his dulcet tones to the soundtrack of the National Indoor Trophy on Sunday as the champions of 2020 will be crowned at Galway’s Kingfisher Hall.
Tumilty keen to get rebuilding process up and running after interim extension
January 31, 2020 | 389 views | Leave a commentMark Tumilty is keen to use his extended time as interim men’s coach to start the rebuilding process after Hockey Ireland confirmed he will stay in the role until the end of the Olympic cycle.
Loreto win Kilkenny derby to win South East crown
January 28, 2020 | 366 views | Leave a commentLoreto Kilkenny ended city rivals Kilkenny College’s reign as South East champions with a super win, earning them a place in the Kate Russell All-Ireland Schools championships.
Green Army fall to Germany but defeat South Africa in Stellenbosch
January 26, 2020 | 1,049 views | Leave a commentIreland’s women recorded their biggest ever win over South Africa from a mixed bag of fixtures in Stellenbosch over the weekend.
Rovers survive huge semi-final scare to land Leinster title
January 26, 2020 | 649 views | Leave a commentThree Rock Rovers survived an almighty semi-final scare to retain the Leinster men’s indoor league title and keep alive hopes of a fourth National Indoor Trophy in succession.
Ireland’s glistening silver lining and promotion in Bratislava
January 26, 2020 | 722 views | Leave a commentIreland’s women earned European indoor promotion at the first attempt after they romped over the line in Bratislava, earning them a silver medal from the third tier of continental competition with two big wins on Sunday..
North Kildare off the mark as Rathgar win too in women’s Division One
January 26, 2020 | 613 views | Leave a commentThe bottom two in women’s Leinster Division one both landed wins to get 2020 up and running on the front foot as North Kildare beat Avoca while Rathgar edged out Clontarf.
Gar back into top three as leading pair run up the goals
January 26, 2020 | 572 views | Leave a commentRathgar returned to the top three in men’s Leinster Division One as the big guns had too much firepower in their respective games for the side at the other end of the table.
Ireland on brink of second place and promotion in Slovakia
January 25, 2020 | 376 views | Leave a commentIreland’s indoor women put themselves in a super position to land one of the two promotion spots on offer in Slovakia as they beat the hosts in a thriller before seeing off Denmark.
Saturday round-up – January 25
January 25, 2020 | 474 views | Leave a commentThe Irish indoor team got into the frame for a promotion place with two wins; the outdoor side lost in SA; results too from Leinster Division One and the IJC
FIH reject Hockey Ireland calls for a review of video referral system
January 25, 2020 | 148 views | Leave a commentFIH CEO Thierry Weil has rejected calls from Hockey Ireland for a review of the video referral system, prompted by the Irish men’s loss to Canada which denied them a place at Tokyo 2020.
Ireland face big Slovakia battle after opening day win and loss
January 24, 2020 | 413 views | Leave a commentIreland ended day one of the women’s EuroHockey Indoor Championships III in Slovakia in contention for a potential promotion place following a 5-0 win over Portugal and a 5-1 loss to Spain.
Experience no issue for Irish women’s indoor side for Euro return
January 23, 2020 | 480 views | Leave a commentExperience is no prerequisite this weekend in Bratislava as Ireland’s women return to European action for the first time since their sixth place finish in the top tier back in 1990.
Lloyd’s Leinster final double has Railway on track; Fox thrilled for Euro indoor debut
January 20, 2020 | 672 views | Leave a commentLily Lloyd’s perfectly placed double saw Railway Union retain the Leinster women’s indoor league as they withstood Muckross’s late rush in the final at St Columba’s.
Tice drags Ireland to first win of Olympic year
January 20, 2020 | 551 views | Leave a commentLena Tice’s 33rd minute penalty corner drag-flick saw Ireland get their six-game series in South Africa up and running with a win, starting OIympic year on the front foot.
Jackson hopeful indoor bronze will lead to bigger things
January 19, 2020 | 342 views | Leave a commentIreland’s men struck twice in the closing two minutes to snatch a bronze medal from the EuroHockey Indoor Championships III in Santander, crowning a satisfying first weekend back in the game.
Late goals pivotal for UCD and Loreto in Jacqui Potter Cup
January 19, 2020 | 538 views | Leave a commentUCD and Loreto both nabbed crucial goals to pave their way into the Jacqui Potter Cup semi-finals where they will be joined by Pembroke and Old Alex.
Bronze medal match awaits Ireland after loss and a win
January 18, 2020 | 298 views | Leave a commentThe Irish men’s indoor side finished the day with a bronze medal match assured, copper-fastened by a 4-0 win over Slovenia in their final group game of the EuroHockey Indoor Championship III in Santander.
Saturday round-up – January 18
January 18, 2020 | 445 views | Leave a commentIreland’s men did enough to get a Euro indoor bronze match; the Jacqui Potter semi-finalists were confirmed amid widespread frost; here’s the round-up
Indoor men take the lessons from first international for 33 years
January 17, 2020 | 758 views | Leave a comment“A good day, a challenging day and a really educational day, an amazing experience,” John Jackson reflected after a draw and a loss marked Ireland’s return to indoor international action after 33 years.
Selection set to be toughest yet with only 16 spots for Tokyo
January 17, 2020 | 1,065 views | Leave a commentAnna O’Flanagan is anticipating the most “cut-throat” selection processes as Olympic year begins in earnest this Sunday for Tokyo with their first match of their a warm-weather training camp in South Africa.
Beaufort and Newpark shoot their way to intriguing Senior Cup final
January 16, 2020 | 1,284 views | Leave a commentLoreto Beaufort and Newpark Comprehensive provide an intriguing Leinster Schoolgirls Senior Cup final duo with both seeking a first title in quite some time after they both snuck through via a shoot-out at Grange Road.
Wesley’s late flurry lands boys Senior A league crown
January 16, 2020 | 493 views | Leave a commentWesley retained the Leinster schoolboys senior A league as they got the best of a late flurry of goals at Whitechurch Park, getting the best of St Andrew’s College 2-1 in Wednesday’s final.
Jackson raring to go for Irish indoor return in Santander
January 16, 2020 | 209 views | Leave a commentAfter 33 years wait, the Irish men’s indoor side finally return to action on Friday with a double-header against Wales (11am) and Scotland (5pm) in Santander in the EuroHockey Championships III.
Women’s Irish Under-23 and 21 squads and program outlined for 2020
January 13, 2020 | 1,750 views | Leave a commentThe Irish women’s Under-23 and 21 development panels and program of camps for 2020 have been laid out, providing a continued pathway for players to feed into the senior squad.
Hosts prevail for third successive year at Leinster schoolgirls indoor plate
January 13, 2020 | 400 views | Leave a commentFor a third successive year, the hosts prevailed at the Leinster schoolgirls indoor plate tournament with King’s Hospital winning in their home hall their final success against Mount Temple.
Pembroke’s magic eight minute spell; Rathgar win seven-goal thriller
January 12, 2020 | 704 views | Leave a commentPembroke struck three times in the last eight minutes to win the big Jacqui Potter Cup second round derby against Muckross, prevailing 5-2 for a deceptive final scoreline in the squally rain. Hayley O’Donnell and Ava Beatty helped Pembroke into a 2-1 lead at half-time with Susie Cannon getting the Muckross reply with goalkeeper Kate […]
Monkstown, Railway, Muckross and North Kildare win through in indoor league
January 12, 2020 | 371 views | Leave a commentMonkstown, Railway Union A, Muckross and North Kildare all advanced to the final four of their respective Leinster Indoor League competitions following quarter-final day at St Columba’s.
Andrew’s reach both Senior A and B league finals with Wes and Kilian’s intent on stopping them
January 11, 2020 | 522 views | Leave a commentSt Andrew’s will meet Wesley in the Leinster Schoolboys Senior A league final next Wednesday following contrasting wins in Friday’s semi-finals; Andrew’s B meet Kilian’s in the Senior B final
Saturday round-up – January 11
January 11, 2020 | 684 views | Leave a commentPembroke’s late salvo saw them advance in the Jacqui Potter Cup while the other EYHL sides emerged unscathed against lower tier opposition; Rathgar won on the men’s side; here’s the round-up
Playoff Sunday in indoor leagues; big guns enter Jacqui Potter stage
January 10, 2020 | 533 views | Leave a commentThe Leinster indoor leagues reach the playoff stage on Sunday with the remaining semi-final places up for grabs at St Columba’s College. The women’s competition still has some unfinished business on Saturday evening with unbeaten UCD facing winless Old Alex and Bray. The relevance of the ties will determine the make-up of the playoffs. Two […]
Carroll hails virtues of indoor for local and international development
January 10, 2020 | 304 views | Leave a commentIrish men’s indoor coach Kenny Carroll is thrilled to see the country make its long-awaited return to international action, believing the code to be a key method of developing the sport locally and beyond.