Cups
National indoor titles up for grabs in Tallaght
February 10, 2011 | 1,627 views | Leave a commentAfter six Sundays of group matches, the National Indoor Trophy reaches its second finals weekend in the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght with 12 sides fighting it out for the men’s and women’s honours.
Silver Sunday for Pembroke and Railway
January 31, 2011 | 220 views | Leave a commentSilver goal winners from Anna O’Neill and Cecelia Joyce handed Pembroke and Railway Union the first two Jacqui Potter Cup semi-final berths on offer as the Sandymount duo knocked out Old Alex and Hermes, respectively.
Town still fighting on all Cup fronts
January 31, 2011 | 170 views | Leave a commentMonkstown remain a triple-threat on the cup front as a goal struck on the final hooter of their Mills quarter-final with Fingal at ALSAA on Sunday, making it into the last four to go with their Neville final and Irish Senior Cup quarter-final date.
Ulster stun Leinster leaders to dominate quarters draw
January 30, 2011 | 290 views | Comments (4)Just two Leinster sides remain standing in the men’s Irish Senior Cup as Ulster sides Lisnagarvey and Annadale raided Dublin to ensure there will be a new Irish entrant in the EuroHockey League in the 2011/12 season.
YM and Garvey to emerge as contenders
January 28, 2011 | 1,613 views | Comments (1)With Leinster and Ulster’s current table-toppers colliding in Milltown, where the provincial balance of power on the club scene lies will be put to the test for the first time this season in the second round of the Irish Senior Cup
Glenanne and Corinthian contest vital dust-up
January 28, 2011 | 1,356 views | Leave a commentGlenanne’s battle with Corinthian looks set to be the vital tie this weekend in women’s Leinster’s division one as a potential automatic relegation looks a possibility for the first time in a number of years.
Leinster trio advance; Loreto made to wait
January 23, 2011 | 307 views | Comments (1)With Loreto’s trip to Pegasus called off due to the frost, Old Alex’s battle with Pembroke in Milltown took the mantle of Leinster highlight as Erika Hinkson struck twice in the first half to see them home.
Loreto seeking to clip Pegasus’ wings
January 21, 2011 | 1,108 views | Comments (3)Should all ties get the go-ahead, Loreto’s trip to Pegasus is the undoubted pick of the round in the women’s ESB Irish Senior Cup as Leinster’s last remaining 100pc record faces the Ulster queen-pins.
Barrie strikes Genesis into Potter quarters
January 16, 2011 | 189 views | Leave a commentLaura Barrie’s extra-time goal made Genesis the one division two side to make it into the Jacqui Potter Cup quarter-finals this afternoon as they plundered a 1-0 success in Milltown against Old Alex seconds.
Draw brings chasers back into title mix
January 16, 2011 | 1,037 views | Leave a commentInjury-hit Old Alex grasped a point from their tie with Hermes, reducing their lead from four points to two over the chasers. Loreto, UCD and Railway all took advantage while Pembroke also won. In the IJC, Randalstown vacated their crown
YM take nine-goal thriller and first place
January 15, 2011 | 1,002 views | Comments (11)Despite a couple of scares, YM separated themselves from the field with a lively 5-4 win over UCD. Glenanne dropped points against Fingal, Railway again fought-back for a draw, Corinthian and Pembroke also won while the IJC first round was completed
News in brief: Locals brave sub-zero conditions
January 2, 2011 | 399 views | Comments (8)Gordon Watkins’ team brave elements to support Charlene’s Project; IHA explain Campbellians withdrawal from Irish Hockey Challenge; St Mary’s University offers places on hockey programme
National Indoor Trophy takes centre-stage
December 19, 2010 | 170 views | Leave a commentWith the frost putting paid to all outdoor hockey this weekend, the National Indoor Trophy took centre-stage with the men playing at the new venue in the Loughlinstown Leisure Centre while the women took to DCU.
Loreto and Hermes explore all options
December 17, 2010 | 1,710 views | Comments (2)Loreto and Hermes will give themselves every chance to lock swords tomorrow in what could prove an explosive battle as the top two fight for the right for the Christmas number one spot.
IHA confirms re-jigged national fixture calendar
December 17, 2010 | 186 views | Leave a commentThe IHA has announced the new dates for the refixtures of the national level competitions which were wiped out by the recent weather conditions.
Glens’ Neville tree in-a-row bid on track
December 15, 2010 | 195 views | Comments (1)A highly motivated Glenanne got back into action with a flourish as they brushed aside YMCA at St Mark’s in fine style to keep their three in-a-row Neville Cup hopes alive.
Town topple understrength Pembroke in Neville
December 14, 2010 | 177 views | Comments (12)Monkstown earned the first Neville Cup final berth when they swept to a comprehensive victory at Serpentine Avenue against an under-strength Pembroke this evening.
Joyce double pushes Railway into second round
December 13, 2010 | 144 views | Leave a commentCecelia Joyce’s slick pair of deflections handed Railway Union a second round berth in the Jacqui Potter Cup, under-pinning a comfortable victory over Loreto II at Park Avenue
Hermes beat the weather to go top
December 12, 2010 | 916 views | Comments (12)On another weather-hit weekend, Hermes were rewarded for their pitch-clearing efforts with three points against UCD and a return to the top of division one; UCD won in the Jacqui Potter while TRR go through in the men’s IJC.
Icy conditions see third week of cancellations: updated
December 10, 2010 | 2,045 views | Comments (5)The Leinster Ladies Hockey Union and the men’s Leinster Branch of the IHA have made the decision to call off all fixtures on Saturday.