The Indian Maharadja to support The Hook’s coverage of youth and schools hockey
September 12, 2019 | 2,189 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.
Naas move into top half as top two win comfortably
March 1, 2020 | 1,060 views | Leave a commentNaas’s memorable first season in women’s Leinster Division One continued on Saturday as they moved into fifth place in the league with their fifth win of the campaign in icy rain at The Maws.
Railway keep up pursuit of Clontarf for Leinster title
March 1, 2020 | 719 views | Leave a commentClontarf and Railway Union took another step closer to what looks set to be a final day showdown for the men’s Leinster Division One title. Tarf had the trickier task in horrible conditions at Portrane as the wind made things difficult for any major fluidity for either side. Portrane took the lead in the first […]
Kelly snatches vital EYHL lifeline for Belfast Quins as Insta hold Loreto
March 1, 2020 | 1,029 views | Leave a commentAt the 11th attempt, Belfast Harlequins finally got their first win of the season, giving them hope of surviving in the women’s EYHL; leaders Loreto drew with Catholic Institute in the only other game to completed as Storm Jorge took hold
Town and Garvey falls foul of Storm Jorge as Glens, Rovers, Pembroke and Bann all win
March 1, 2020 | 873 views | Leave a commentThe men’s EYHL table-topper between Monkstown and Lisnagarvey was the one game to fall foul of the weather as Glenanne, Pembroke, Three Rock and Banbridge all won
Saturday round-up – February 29
February 29, 2020 | 1,124 views | Leave a commentStorm Jorge had an impact on the weekend’s fixtures with a couple of EYHL tie postponed and a couple more abandoned as difficult conditions abounded; here’s the round-up of the games that went ahead
Town and Garvey rematch a potentially defining moment in men’s EYHL
February 29, 2020 | 576 views | Leave a commentMonkstown and Lisnagarvey face off for the second time in a month in a men’s EY Hockey League battle that could determine whether we have a title chase to savour or not depending on the outcome at the ALD Merrion Fleet Arena.
Loreto the latest side to take up women’s EYHL leadership
February 28, 2020 | 670 views | Leave a commentTop spot in the women’s EY Hockey League continues to be a hot potato as Loreto returned back above Old Alex and Pegasus in midweek with a big come-from-behind win over Railway Union.
Frazer and Carroll back in Irish touring squad for Durban trip
February 27, 2020 | 311 views | Leave a commentMegan Frazer and Naomi Carroll have both been handed great opportunities to force their way back into the Olympic hockey reckoning after lengthy spells out injured. Both were named in Sean Dancer’s 21-player Ireland panel to travel to Durban next month in a hastily rearranged warm-weather tour which was originally due to be in Malaysia. […]
Town the first to finally breach reds’ record in league action
February 24, 2020 | 746 views | Leave a commentMonkstown’s back-to-back victories this week offered a glimmer of hope that they could reopen the women’s Leinster Division One title race with wins over Corinthian and Clontarf.
Tarf up to 14 wins from 14 as men’s IHT semi-finalists confirmed
February 23, 2020 | 679 views | Leave a commentClontarf extended their Leinster Division One streak to 14 wins out of 14; Waterford, Portrane and Belfast Harlequins advanced to the IHT semis
Old Alex take over the top as Insta end 110-year wait for win over Pegasus
February 23, 2020 | 1,131 views | Leave a commentFor a third week running, there is a different club on top of the women’s EY Hockey League which continues to throw up dramatic twists and turns; read the round-up and see the clips and pics
Railway do enough to land silver and promotion to Trophy level for 2021
February 23, 2020 | 513 views | Leave a commentWomen’s EuroHockey Indoor Club Challenge I Dundee Wanderers 2 (Vikki Bunce 2) Railway Union 0. Railway lost the battle but ultimately won the war with silver and promotion secured to Euro Trophy level next year, as a losing bonus point against Dundee earned them second place in Porto. That point, for a loss of two […]
Glens and YM’s big wins move them clear of relegation playoff spot
February 23, 2020 | 1,085 views | Leave a commentMen’s EY Hockey League – day 11 round-up Saturday Glenanne 3 (S Brownlow, B Venter, S Ronan) Pembroke Wanderers 2 (A Sothern 2) Glenanne picked up their first win since early October with a 3-2 success at St Andrew’s in a match preceded by a minute’s silence in honour of Ken Treacy, a stalwart of […]
Railway still on track for title showdown with Dundee
February 23, 2020 | 296 views | Leave a commentRailway Union moved into the frame for a EuroHockey Indoor Challenge I title showdown with Dundee Wanderers following back-to-back wins in Porto on Saturday.
Saturday round-up – February 22
February 22, 2020 | 1,505 views | Leave a commentCatholic Institute scored a big win over Pegasus as Old Alex became the third different side to lead women’s EYHL; YM stun UCD in men’s EYHL; here’s the round-up
Railway unbeaten after day one in Porto
February 22, 2020 | 333 views | Leave a commentRailway Union came from 2-0 down in the last five minutes against Georgian outfit Ukimerioni Kutaisi to end day one of their EuroHockey Challenge I unbeaten. They opened their tournament with a closely fought 2-1 win over Swedish side Partille SC. Despite winning seven corners to Partille’s two, Railway scored from just their first of […]
Multi-talented Railway looking to add another achievement to incredible honour roll
February 20, 2020 | 1,163 views | Leave a commentRailway Union take to the Porto boards for the women’s EuroHockey Indoor Club Challenge I with a squad that could lay claim to being the most multi-talented Irish sporting line-up ever to come together. Not only does the side have an aggregate total of well over 100 senior hockey medals between them. They can also […]
“I’m a ‘Loreto’ Celebrity…. Get Me Out of Here!”
February 19, 2020 | 690 views | Leave a commentLoreto this week launched their 2020 fundraising initiative “I’m a Loreto Celebrity Get Me Out of Here” in the Glenside pub Churchtown.
Wesley International Hockey Patrons to launch new funding model at pitch opening
February 19, 2020 | 1,045 views | Leave a commentThe Wesley International Hockey Patrons scheme will be formally launched at the official opening the Ballinteer school’s new pitch on Wednesday, February 26 (7pm).
Eugene Magee retires as one of Irish hockey’s best ever
February 18, 2020 | 206 views | Leave a commentIreland’s most capped male player Eugene Magee has formally retired from international hockey after 15 years and 295 caps at the top of the game, playing at the 2016 Olympic Games and winning European bronze in 2015.
Rovers ride late rollercoaster to preserve Ireland’s place in Euro second tier
February 16, 2020 | 192 views | Leave a commentThree Rock Rovers indoor just about preserved Ireland’s place in the second tier of European competition with a 5-4 rollercoaster win over Switzerland’s Rotweiss Wettingen, capping their weekend with their best performance. After back-to-back promotions brought Rovers from the lowest rung to the Club Indoor Trophy level this weekend, after plenty of early jitters, they […]
Fulham denies C of I early EYHL2 playoff ticket as Bulls make big move
February 16, 2020 | 863 views | Leave a commentCork C of I were denied a guaranteed EYHL2 playoff place due to a late Railway goal; Clontarf make a big move in EYHL2 while Portrane stay in third place
Reds confirmed for EYHL2 semi-finals as Naas make big move
February 16, 2020 | 802 views | Leave a commentCorinthian became the first side to reach the EYHL2 final four with Trinity and Lurgan drawing; Pool B was washed out while Naas were the big winners in the Leinster games played
Pegasus move back into lead as all five women’s EYHL ties survive Storm Dennis
February 16, 2020 | 755 views | Leave a commentAll five of the women’s EY Hockey League Division 1 ties defied the weather to serve up a series of close-run battles with Pegasus moving back out on their own at the top of the table.
Garvey extend lead as Bann and Corinthian continue strong run of form
February 16, 2020 | 792 views | Leave a commentLisnagarvey’s lead at the top of the men’s EY Hockey League stretched out to eight points after their comfortable 5-2 win over Pembroke and Banbridge’s 4-3 success over Monkstown.
Saturday round-up – February 15
February 15, 2020 | 1,416 views | Leave a commentOn a wind-swept and rain-soaked Saturday, there were a number of fixtures that fell by the wayside but Pegasus did manage to get back to the summit of women’s EYHL
Pegs bounce back to move level with Loreto; Bann vs Town the men’s highlight
February 14, 2020 | 531 views | Leave a commentPegasus moved back into a share of top spot in the women’s EYHL with a midweek win ahead of round 10; Banbridge and Monkstown is the highlight of the men’s EYHL
Rovers indoor side no longer “a bobsleigh team” as they take on second Euro tier for first time
February 13, 2020 | 480 views | Leave a commentIn the early hours of Friday morning, Three Rock Rovers will become the first side since 1996 to contest the second tier of the men’s EuroHockey Indoor Club Championships in Alanya, Turkey.
Ireland’s women to set up base in Iwate for Olympics; March camp in Malaysia set for relocation
February 10, 2020 | 423 views | Leave a commentHockey Ireland met with Japanese delegates from Iwate last Thursday to sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the two parties for the Irish women’s pre-Games holding camp this summer.
Town react quickly to keep alive outside title shot in Leinster
February 10, 2020 | 451 views | Leave a commentMonkstown reacted quickly to keep up their winning run going in women’s Leinster Division One to stay in a share of second post as they got the best of Avoca 2-1.
Bray strike late for first win of season; Tarf streak rolls on
February 10, 2020 | 662 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 | 891 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 | 603 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 | 1,295 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 | 639 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 | 288 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 | 381 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 | 440 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 | 941 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 | 653 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 | 1,033 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 | 313 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 | 677 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 | 920 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 | 1,147 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 | 705 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 | 682 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 | 635 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 | 567 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 | 466 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.