Cups
Kilkeel fly the regional flag as they knock out YM
November 25, 2018 | 800 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 | 1,995 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 | 1,476 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 | 1,740 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 | 529 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 | 762 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 | 626 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 | 1,069 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.
Bandon finally bring home Irish Hockey Trophy title
April 7, 2018 | 750 views | Comments (1)Bandon won the men’s Irish Hockey Trophy at the fourth attempt, eventually beating Portrane in a shoot-out at Belfield in the final after defeats at the last hurdle in 2014, 2015 and 2016.
Meagher magic helps NUIG prevail in IHC decider
April 7, 2018 | 655 views | Leave a commentA stunning second half performance saw NUIG seconds race to the women’s Irish Hockey Challenge title as they proved too strong for 2016 champions Blackrock at Belfield.
Institute snatch shoot-out chance with glee for Trophy glory
April 7, 2018 | 625 views | Leave a commentCatholic Institute held their nerve in a shoot-out to beat Mossley and land the Irish Hockey Trophy title for the second time, snatching the title when it looked all but lost with five minutes left of normal time.
Glens, TRR, Pembroke and Garvey all looking to end ISC wait
April 6, 2018 | 768 views | Leave a commentThe current men’s EY Hockey League top four in the league are all present and correct for the Irish Senior Cup semi-finals as Glenanne take on Three Rock Rovers while Pembroke face Lisnagarvey.
Senior Cup reaches rapid-fire conclusion as Alex boost hopes of place on national stage
April 6, 2018 | 638 views | Leave a commentThe women’s Irish Senior Cup reaches a swift conclusion over the weekend with UCD facing Loreto at Santry Avenue and Belfast Harlequins meeting Pegasus, making for a Leinster/Ulster decider
Hinch quality eventually pays dividends in IHC final
March 26, 2018 | 604 views | Leave a commentTwo goals in three minutes saw Ballynahinch eventually break through against Catholic Institute to land the Irish Hockey Challenge title for the second time in their history.
McKenna the creative force as Railway retain IJC
March 26, 2018 | 881 views | Leave a commentRailway Union’s experience prevailed as their combinaton of decorated senior players and talented young guns proved too strong for UCD in the women’s Irish Junior Cup final, retaining the crown for a second successive season.
Enniscorthy make Leinster breakthrough in Potter Plate
March 20, 2018 | 542 views | Leave a commentMarch 17th 2018 will go down in the annals of Irish rugby as the day the historic third men’s Grand Slam was secured, but a small corner of Dublin will also hold a place in the record books for Enniscorthy
Rovers eventually pull clear of Reds
March 17, 2018 | 991 views | Leave a commentThree Rock Rovers’ midfield eventually over-ran Corinthian to get a handle on the Leinster Senior Mills Cup for the second time in five years at Grange Road, their fourth piece of silverware already this season.
Railway young guns retain Jacqui Potter Cup crown
March 17, 2018 | 1,090 views | Leave a commentRailway Union’s young guns produced a superb performance to beat UCD in the Jacqui Potter Cup final for the second year running, notching up a 3-0 win at Grange Road and their fifth success in the competition.
Final fever in Leinster and Munster with eight titles up for grabs
March 16, 2018 | 833 views | Leave a commentIts final fantasy time in Leinster and Munster with five finals set to take place at Grange Road on Saturday while there is a tranche of important showdowns in Munster and a trio of Irish Senior Cup quarter-finals on the card.
Railway end North Kildare’s fairytale Jacqui Potter run
March 13, 2018 | 745 views | Leave a commentSecond half goals from Niamh Carey and Jodie Douglas saw Railway Union put an end to North Kildare’s groundbreaking run in the Jacqui Potter Cup as they won through to Saturday’s final with a 2-0 win.