Cups
Reds make significant move to top half status
November 19, 2015 | 3,045 views | Leave a commentCorinthian took a significant step toward confirming their place in the top half of men’s Leinster Division One in midweek when they got the better of YMCA 3-1 on Tuesday evening.
National league sides see off provincial opposition
November 1, 2015 | 1,834 views | Leave a commentAll eight EY Hockey League sides saw off provincial league opposition to advance to the second round of the men’s Irish Senior Cup on a day of over 90 goals across 13 matches in the world’s oldest club competition.
Loreto produce top ISC performance on high scoring day
November 1, 2015 | 1,909 views | Leave a commentLoreto produced performance of the round to beat Pembroke 3-0 in the Irish Senior Cup, making them the only provincial side to eliminate national league opposition on a day of big scores.
Pembroke and Loreto reprise 2014/15 rivalries
October 30, 2015 | 1,558 views | Leave a commentGiven the fine margins between Pembroke and Loreto last season in the race to qualify for the EYHL, their meeting in the Irish Senior Cup first round is the most hotly anticipated battle on Saturday.
Senior Cup provides stage for clubs to show off; Town and Pembroke line up EYHL thriller
October 30, 2015 | 1,522 views | Leave a commentIn the week when Olympic qualification was assured after a 108-year wait, Hockey Ireland will hope the sport can capitalise on the marquee acheivement with an upsurge in interest in the sport. For the clubs, the first chance to provide a showcase for the game is Saturday’s opening round of the Irish Senior Cup
Irish Senior Cup and Trophy draws announced
October 7, 2015 | 1,737 views | Leave a commentThe draws for the men’s and women’s Irish Senior Cups were made today with enlarged fields with Clontarf, Weston and Dublin University returning to the men’s competition.
Borland’s Bulls hold nerve to break Bandon hearts
April 26, 2015 | 1,313 views | Leave a commentClontarf claimed their first national title on Saturday as they landed the Irish Hockey Trophy title in hugely contentious circumstances ahead of Bandon at Belfield.
C of I go back to back in women’s Trophy; Lambert hands Wexford Challenge crown
April 26, 2015 | 604 views | Leave a commentFor long phases, there was little to choose between Cork C of I and Galway but a breathtaking 15 minute spell saw C of I transform 1-1 into 5-1 and ultimately the retention of the women’s Irish Hockey Trophy title.
Town hit Rovers for six to win back men’s IJC
April 26, 2015 | 970 views | Leave a commentA four-goal second half salvo saw Monkstown II retain the men’s Irish Junior Cup as they shook of the attentions of Three Rock Rovers II 6-2 in the last final of the weekend.
Pembroke II complete double as Bandon downed
April 25, 2015 | 917 views | Leave a commentPembroke came from a goal down to win the club’s ninth Irish Junior Cup crown as they got the better of Bandon at Belfield.
Trinity treble as students too good for Armagh
April 25, 2015 | 894 views | Leave a commentDublin University completed their seasonal treble with a minimum of fuss, showing too much ability for Armagh as they added the men’s Irish Hockey Challenge to the Division 3 and Railway Cups they already won this season.
Six national finals down for decision at Belfield
April 23, 2015 | 912 views | Leave a commentSix national finals provide the grand finale to the Irish hockey club season with the Irish Junior, Trophy and Challenge finals all playing out at Belfield over the weekend.
Town, Rovers, Pembroke and Bandon into IJC finals
April 18, 2015 | 1,140 views | Leave a commentMonkstown II will meet Three Rock Rovers II in the men’s Irish Junior Cup final next weekend as they both struck three times in the second half of their ties against Lisnagarvey and Annadale, respectively. Pembroke will meet Bandon in the women’s decider
The Wright stuff for Bann as 29 year wait for Irish Senior Cup title ends
March 29, 2015 | 1,170 views | Leave a commentJamie Wright struck two minutes into silver goal extra time to end Banbridge’s 29 year wait for the Irish Senior Cup title at Belfield, thrashing home from mid-circle for a famous 2-1 win.
The only way is Elks as Ulster side undo Hermes for maiden Irish Senior Cup crown
March 29, 2015 | 1,406 views | Comments (1)Aine Curran’s delightful 30th minute goal propelled the Ulster Elks to a maiden women’s Irish Senior Cup title at Belfield, ending Hermes’ hopes of an incredible quadruple this term.
Banbridge and Cork C of I both reach ISC final for first time in the 21st century
March 28, 2015 | 1,096 views | Leave a commentCork C of I reached the final for the first time since 1999 as they scored a perfect five from five penalties to win a shoot-out with Railway Union; Banbridge proved too good for Pembroke as they ran out 4-0 winners in the second semi-final
Race for sixth different men’s ISC winner in six seasons on at Belfield
March 27, 2015 | 1,203 views | Comments (4)A sixth different men’s Irish Senior Cup champions in six years will be declared on Sunday as Railway Union, Cork C of I, Banbridge and Pembroke lock horns in the final four at Belfield; Fingal and Clontarf battle for IHT final spot; four LHA finals up for grabs
Naughton’s early strike lands Hermes a Leinster double
March 18, 2015 | 923 views | Leave a commentAisling Naughton’s third minute goal saw Hermes claim the second leg of a potential quadruple as they won their ninth Jacqui Potter Cup title at Grange Road.
Corinthian follow Howard’s way to Mills Cup glory
March 17, 2015 | 1,368 views | Leave a commentCorinthian produced an incredible burst of three goals in the closing eight minutes to win the Leinster Senior Mills Cup for the fourth time, stunning Glenanne at Grange Road.
Leinster senior cup glory on the line for Hermes, Railway, Corinthian and Glenanne
March 16, 2015 | 891 views | Leave a commentThe marquee day in the Leinster hockey calendar sees five cup finals up for decision at Grange Road with eight different clubs dreaming of silverware with the Mills Cup, Jacqui Potter and three U-16 cups all on the agenda