Saturday round-up – December 1
December 1, 2018 | 688 views | Leave a commentAnnadale snatched a late win over Cork C of I in the men’s EYHL; the women’s ISC saw most of the big guns prevail; here’s the Saturday round-up
Ballymoney and Elks can potentially draw on World Cup stars
December 1, 2018 | 622 views | Leave a commentA change in the Irish Senior Cup rules means both Ballymoney and Ulster Elks can potentially add extra star quality to their line-ups for their second round dates.
Railway look to stay on track with third win in five days
November 30, 2018 | 369 views | Leave a commentThe final weekend of men’s national club outdoor competition sees a key battle at the bottom of the EYHL while the scramble for EYHL Division 2 playoff places reaches the halfway point.
O’Donoghue equals record but Australia edge home
November 30, 2018 | 414 views | Leave a commentShane O’Donoghue’s record equaling 93rd international goal was not quite enough as Ireland made life incredibly awkward for the world number one side but ultimately fell to a 2-1 defeat.
Shane does not have to look far for World Cup inspiration
November 30, 2018 | 179 views | Leave a commentShane O’Donoghue says he does not have to look too far to draw inspiration as he looks forward to the Hockey World Cup in India this week, getting underway on Friday against reigning champions Australia.
Batch wary of Irish threat of “causing an upset”
November 30, 2018 | 126 views | Leave a commentAustralia coach Colin Batch says his side won’t be underestimating world number 10 Ireland in their opening game of the 2018 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar.
Harte of Mumbai getting ready for World Cup cauldron
November 30, 2018 | 135 views | Leave a commentWhile David Harte is by a distance Ireland’s most high profile men’s hockey player, there is the distinct possibility he is far more recognised in India than on home soil.
Byrne fires Newbridge to second straight Senior Premier win
November 30, 2018 | 577 views | Leave a commentNewbridge College continued their perfect start in the Leinster Schoolgirls Premier League Section A as they came out on top in a very close encounter in Kildare 2-1 against Hold Child Killiney.
Men’s World Cup – Ireland by the numbers
November 26, 2018 | 1,096 views | Leave a commentIreland’s men start their World Cup campaign on Friday at 11.30am (Irish time) on Friday against Australia; find out a bit more about the team by the numbers
Mullan calls on Irish businesses to employ international players
November 26, 2018 | 450 views | Leave a commentIreland captain Katie Mullan has urged businesses around the country to consider employing international players to allow them to combine sport and work as they prepare for the Olympic qualifying campaign, writes John Flack.
Rathgar make big leap with back-to-back wins
November 26, 2018 | 528 views | Leave a commentAfter six games without a win, Rathgar have suddenly jumped to seven points with two wins in four days to launch themselves away from the bottom rung of Leinster Division One.
Insta the sole 100% record still standing in EYHL2
November 25, 2018 | 349 views | Leave a commentChristine O’Shea’s 20th minute goal saw Limerick’s Catholic Institute end the weekend as the only side in the women’s EY Hockey League with a 100% record of the four that existed on Friday.
Kilkeel fly the regional flag as they knock out YM
November 25, 2018 | 610 views | Leave a commentKilkeel will be the one regional league side in the men’s Irish Senior Cup draw as they knocked out YMCA with a 2-1 success at Macauley Park.
Speers cuts loose to send Pegasus clear at the top over Christmas
November 25, 2018 | 711 views | Leave a commentPegasus will hold a two-point advantage at the head of the women’s EY Hockey League until February as their late 3-1 win over Muckross saw them steal a march on rivals Loreto; Cork Quins also made a key move with victory over UCD
Saturday round-up – November 24
November 24, 2018 | 1,129 views | Leave a commentPegasus moved clear of Loreto at the head of the women’s EYHL as draws abounded; Kilkeel beat EYHL opposition as Cork C of I survived a scare at Garryduff; here’s the Saturday round-up
Christmas number one spot up for grabs as women’s EYHL reaches final weekend of 2018
November 23, 2018 | 457 views | Leave a commentWho takes the Christmas women’s EY Hockey League number one spot will be determined over the weekend with Loreto and Pegasus continuing their tussle.
Eight EYHL sides make their ISC entrance against regional contenders
November 23, 2018 | 495 views | Leave a commentEight EY Hockey League teams will make their entry to the Irish Senior Cup in the rejigged format this weekend against six regional contenders, bidding to join Glenanne in the last eight.
Tumilty hails Bann young guns as they reach Kirk Cup final
November 21, 2018 | 382 views | Leave a commentBanbridge coach Mark Tumilty hailed his young guns, who came from a goal down to book their place in the St Stephen’s Day Cup final with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Lisnagarvey on Sunday in Belfast
Shaw names first panel since World Cup silver medal heroics
November 20, 2018 | 981 views | Leave a commentThe Green Army will travel to Valencia next weekend for a five-day training camp with an extended panel of 28 where they will play three uncapped matches against Spain.
Portrane and Rathgar split difference in 10-goal rollercoaster
November 20, 2018 | 537 views | Leave a commentPortrane and Rathgar shared a crazy 5-5 draw at the High School as both sides blew good leads and produced big comebacks before settling for the final score in one of the highlights of men’s Leinster Division One.
Ireland end World Cup prep with 7-1 Dutch defeat
November 20, 2018 | 156 views | Leave a commentIreland’s men finished their World Cup preparations with a rough 7-1 loss to the Netherlands in Amstelveen with five goals coming in the last 18 minutes.
Corinthian and Trinity draw to breach both their perfect runs
November 19, 2018 | 355 views | Leave a commentCorinthian became the first team to breach the Trinity defence in Leinster Division One but it was not enough to maintain their perfect start as a 1-1 draw punctured both those records on Sunday.
Pembroke produce stunning comeback from 3-0 against YM
November 18, 2018 | 640 views | Leave a commentIn a season packed with them already, Pembroke produced their biggest one yet as they came from 3-0 to beat YMCA 5-3 at Serpentine Avenue, scoring four times in the last 14 minutes.
Loreto and Pegasus extend lead at head of women’s EYHL
November 18, 2018 | 563 views | Leave a commentLoreto and Pegasus extended their advantage over the chasers with impressive wins on Saturday on day seven of the women’s EY Hockey League; UCD drew while Pembroke and Cork Harlequins made strong moves up the table
Saturday round-up – November 17
November 17, 2018 | 1,035 views | Leave a commentLoreto and Pegasus extended their advantage over the table with wins in the women’s EYHL; Pembroke produced another stunning comeback in men’s EYHL while Glenanne march on in the ISC; here’s the round-up
Loreto face big test from Belfast Quins on key EYHL weekend
November 16, 2018 | 403 views | Leave a commentA full boat of women’s EY Hockey League and a series of key games in Leinster Division One mark a great weekend of action with plenty of movement on the cards
Pembroke eye share of top as Glens and Town showdown in ISC
November 16, 2018 | 343 views | Leave a commentWith Ireland’s senior men concluding their World Cup warm-up programme on Monday in the Netherlands, there is another limited series of top-line matches on offer.
Loreto Foxrock continue perfect run in league and cup
November 16, 2018 | 348 views | Leave a commentLauren Tracey’s single goal saw Loreto Foxrock score a key win in Section B of the Leinster schoolgirls Senior Premier League, continuing their perfect start to the campaign.
Brown enjoying new challenge at East Grinstead
November 14, 2018 | 380 views | Leave a commentChloe Brown is thoroughly enjoying her first season in the English Premiership and, if all goes to plan, she hopes to extend her stay, having moved from Ards to East Grinstead over the summer, writes John Flack.
38 Irish hockey projects apply for sports capital grants
November 14, 2018 | 932 views | Leave a commentThirty-eight Irish hockey projects have applied for over €2,000,000 in the 2018 round of sports capital grants with the hope of an improved return from the government initiative.
Corinthian five from five as Trinity move into second
November 13, 2018 | 470 views | Leave a commentNicola Torrans’ goal gave Corinthian the first piece of daylight at the top of the women’s Leinster Division One table as they made it five wins from five with a 1-0 success against Glenanne.
Avoca off the mark in Leinster to rise off the bottom
November 12, 2018 | 496 views | Leave a commentAvoca got their men’s Leinster Division One season up and running with a fine 4-2 win over Kilkenny at Blackrock, lifting them off the bottom of the table; UCD stay top with Corinthian a point back in second
Pembroke land yet another comeback victory as Glens go top
November 11, 2018 | 592 views | Leave a commentWith Ireland’s senior men in Belgium continuing their World Cup preparations, just two men’s EY Hockey League matches were on the agenda with Glenanne and Pembroke making big moves.
Doherty puts Pegs back on winning track; Loreto keep pace and UCD and Railway land key results
November 11, 2018 | 711 views | Leave a commentAll the reports, videos and reaction from day six of the women’s EYHL as Loreto and Pegasus made it five wins from six; UCD moved back into third place while Railway got an important win to move away from the bottom spaces
Saturday round-up – November 10
November 11, 2018 | 834 views | Leave a commentGlenanne moved top of men’s EYHL; Loreto and Pegasus stay locked at top of the women’s EYHL; here are all the key results from across those competitions, Leinster and Munster Division One as well as the IHC and IJC
Belgium get the better of Ireland in latest test match
November 10, 2018 | 79 views | Leave a commentIreland fell to a 4-1 defeat to world number three side Belgium at White Star’s Evere venue in their penultimate warm-up before the World Cup.
EYHL – week seven highlights
November 9, 2018 | 361 views | Leave a commentCheck out the highlights from week seven of the EYHL featuring a full round of women’s matches when Loreto moved top while there were two men’s EYHL games on the agenda, too
Glenanne have chance to go top in truncated EYHL schedule
November 9, 2018 | 276 views | Leave a commentGlenanne have the chance to move into first place when they host Annadale at St Andrew’s in one of just two men’s EY Hockey League ties on the agenda.
Belfast Quins jump up into top three in EYHL
November 9, 2018 | 445 views | Leave a commentBelfast Harlequins moved into the top three on Wednesday night in their game brought forward from the weekend against Ards, putting them within one point of the leading duo.
Bell putting in the extra hours to continue Green Machine lifestyle
November 8, 2018 | 810 views | Leave a commentJonny Bell says he has worked all the hours available over the last year to put him in position to continue being part of the Green Machine’s World Cup challenge.
Harte’s fractured World Cup dream takes dramatic turn for the better
November 8, 2018 | 817 views | Leave a commentDavid Harte looks set to win his battle to be fit in time for the men’s Hockey World Cup following a dramatic improvement in diagnosis on Thursday morning.
Ireland’s women line-up Spanish and Chilean training camps
November 7, 2018 | 625 views | Leave a commentIreland’s women will play their first internationals since their World Cup odyssey in Spain next month as part of the build-up to next year’s first stage of the Olympic qualifying process, writes John Flack.
Opportunity knocks for Kilkenny and Clontarf in Neville Cup
November 5, 2018 | 807 views | Leave a commentThe Neville Cup will see a couple of novel semi-final match-ups as the new registrations rules have served up plenty of opportunity for Leinster Division One sides as EYHL sides tumbled out on Sunday.
Naas claim first win in Leinster Division One
November 5, 2018 | 404 views | Leave a commentNaas claimed their first ever Leinster Division One victory on Saturday as they beat Genesis 2-0 at Caragh Road, marking a famous day for the club.
Queen’s, Monkstown and Insta stay 100% in EYHL2
November 4, 2018 | 525 views | Leave a commentQueens, Monkstown and Catholic Institute all continued their winning ways in women’s EYHL2 while UCC got off the mark; here’s the day three round-up
Loreto land marquee win in Belfast to move into share of first
November 4, 2018 | 869 views | Leave a commentLoreto moved into a share of the lead with victory at Pegasus; UCD are third with Old Alex, Pembroke and Cork Harlequins all making positive moves on week five of the women’s EYHL
Ireland close Valencia Four Nations with shoot-out win over England
November 4, 2018 | 600 views | Leave a commentIreland finished off a gruelling five games in seven days in Valencia on a high with a shoot-out win over England to finish third in their Four Nations World Cup warm-up tournament.
UCD score key result in Bandon; reds on fire in Pool 2
November 4, 2018 | 391 views | Leave a commentUCD got a crucial away win at Bandon in men’s EYHL2, keeping them top alongside Railway Union in Pool 1; Corinthian recorded a thumping 5-2 win over Inst while Kilkeel won at UCC
Glens salvage point against YM; draw-masters C of I tie with Cookstown
November 4, 2018 | 530 views | Leave a commentGlenanne fought back three times to keep up their unbeaten record, denying YMCA their first win in the men’s EY Hockey League; Cork C of I, meanwhile, shared the spoils with Cookstown
Saturday round-up – November 3
November 3, 2018 | 786 views | Leave a commentGlenanne fought back three times to keep their unbeaten run going; draw masters Cork C of I tied with Cookstown; Cork Quins won at Railway; here’s Saturday’s key results