Cups
Loreto and Alex advance to Jacqui Potter final four; quarter-final reaction
January 19, 2019 | 536 views | Leave a commentLoreto and Old Alex ensured all four of the Jacqui Potter Cup semi-finalists hail from the EY Hockey League as they joined Railway Union and UCD in the final four.
UCD and Railway through to Potter Cup final four
January 18, 2019 | 401 views | Leave a commentThe Jacqui Potter Cup semi-final line-up is taking shape with Railway Union and UCD going through in midweek while the remaining ties take place on Saturday.
Pembroke one-two in the Jacqui Potter Cup
January 13, 2019 | 384 views | Leave a commentPembroke have two chances of reaching the Jacqui Potter Cup semi-finals next weekend as both their first and second team advanced to the last eight of Leinster’s Senior Cup.
Jacqui Potter Cup opening phases throws up plenty of thrills and spills
January 10, 2019 | 606 views | Leave a commentBig guns Railway Union and Loreto both got over potential banana skins in midweek to be the first sides to reach the last eight of the Jacqui Potter Cup with the next six ties taking place on Saturday.
Surreal 2018 for Bandon ends with fourth trophy
January 2, 2019 | 453 views | Leave a commentAfter 43 years without a senior title, 2018 saw Bandon’s duck broken in the most spectacular fashion with a clean sweep of the three Munster titles in the calendar year.
Three Rock retain Neville Cup title in identikit fashion with shoot-out win over Corinthian
December 27, 2018 | 591 views | Leave a commentThree Rock Rovers retained the Neville Cup title, prevailing via a shoot-out on St Stephen’s Day at Serpentine Avenue for the second successive season.
Four-star Bann win Kirk Cup over Annadale
December 27, 2018 | 408 views | Leave a commentBanbridge were comfortable 4-1 winners over EYHL rivals Annadale in the St Stephen’s Day Kirk Cup final at Lisnagarvey
Pegasus win record-breaking 29th Shield title, defying Harlequins’ big comeback
December 27, 2018 | 225 views | Leave a commentPegasus lifted the Denman Ulster Shield for a record-breaking 29th time on Wednesday when they defeated Belfast Harlequins 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw following a dramatic final at Lisnagarvey.
Reds’ Dagg wary of Three Rock’s strength in depth
December 26, 2018 | 584 views | Leave a commentCorinthian coach Trevor Dagg knows that while reigning champions Three Rock Rovers will not field their front-line first team, there are few better equipped sides in Ireland to cope with the new rules when it comes to St Stephen’s Day’s Neville Cup final (2pm).
Dale to lead line for Quins as Bandon aim for first ever Peard title
December 23, 2018 | 192 views | Leave a commentMunster’s Peard Cup final will see one long wait end for either Cork Harlequins or Bandon on St Stephen’s Day as they battle it out for the midseason silverware at 2pm at Garryduff.
Muckross finally score big win as young stars come of age
December 2, 2018 | 824 views | Leave a commentMuckross finally turned a strong performance into a result as they beat Old Alex 3-0 in the second round of the Irish Senior Cup, a big turnaround from their 5-1 league loss to the same opponent; ISC and IHT round-up
Ballymoney and Elks can potentially draw on World Cup stars
December 1, 2018 | 636 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.
Kilkeel fly the regional flag as they knock out YM
November 25, 2018 | 620 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.
Bann and Rovers move into top two spots ahead of big weekend
October 19, 2018 | 629 views | Leave a commentBanbridge and Three Rock Rovers moved into the top two spots in midweek with their hard-fought wins over Annadale and Monkstown, respectively, ahead of a big weekend in the men’s EY Hockey League.
Irish Senior Cup draw format adjusted for 2018/19 season
September 7, 2018 | 1,112 views | Leave a commentThe Irish Senior Cup will move away from the open draw format this season, reverting back to the tiered entry-format which was in vogue around 15 years ago.
“Hidden gem” Nidge no longer an Irish secret weapon
August 11, 2018 | 1,449 views | Leave a commentIn one of Craig Fulton’s last games in charge of the Irish men, he witnessed fine goalkeeping displays from David Fitzgerald and Jamie Carr in a 2-1 win over Germany in the absence of David Harte.
Glens fast start ends 23-year wait in a perfect weekend
April 15, 2018 | 311 views | Leave a commentGlenanne produced an excellent first half performance to win the men’s Irish Junior Cup for the third time, ending a 23-year wait to win back the trophy, making it one of the biggest weekend’s in their club history.
Rovers return ISC as penalty corner machine proves crucial
April 8, 2018 | 589 views | Leave a commentThree Rock Rovers’ penalty corner machine saw them land the Irish Senior Cup for the 11th time as Luke Madeley struck three times from the set piece to see off Pembroke 5-2 at Belfield.
UCD show their class to sweep to another ISC crown
April 8, 2018 | 450 views | Leave a commentUCD swept to the women’s Irish Senior Cup title – their fourth in seven years – with an excellent 4-0 win over Pegasus as they proved too strong for the Ulster side at Belfield
Pembroke to face TRR while UCD defend title against Pegs
April 8, 2018 | 873 views | Leave a commentPembroke will face Three Rock Rovers in the men’s Irish Senior Cup final while holders UCD will take on Pegasus in the women’s decider following Saturday’s semi-finals.