Cups
Top four advance in ISC; Corinthian back on top in Div One
January 14, 2018 | 746 views | Leave a commentThe top four in the men’s EY Hockey League all advanced in the Irish Senior Cup though, for a second week running, Pembroke put their fans through the ringer against mid-table Ulster Premier opposition.
Railway II eliminate EYHL opposition in Jacqui Potter Cup
January 14, 2018 | 801 views | Leave a commentThe Jacqui Potter Cup continued to see lower tier opposition eliminating higher rated sides in the league register with Railway Union II picking off the marquee victory, knocking out EYHL side Pembroke.
Saturday round-up – January 13
January 13, 2018 | 839 views | Leave a commentPembroke became the first Irish Senior Cup semi-finalist while TRR, Glenanne and Lisnagarvey also advanced; check out those results and all the IHT and Jacqui Potter Cup scores in the round-up
ISC quarter-final line-up finally taking shape
January 13, 2018 | 589 views | Leave a commentAfter a couple of aborted attempts, the Irish Senior Cup quarter-finalists will hopefully be finalised with three second round matches on the agenda while Mossley and Pembroke will bid to be the first into the semis.
UCC and Insta face crucial Munster decider
January 13, 2018 | 233 views | Leave a commentWhile there are plenty of miles still to travel, UCC’s away day at Catholic Institute looks a potential decider for the students in women’s Munster Division One when they meet at 1pm at Rosbrien on Saturday.
Indoor interest ramps up around Ireland; Div 2 sides outdo Div 1 rivals in Jacqui Potter Cup
January 7, 2018 | 650 views | Leave a commentWhile outdoor fixtures took a partial hit over the weekend, the indoor side of the game seems to be gathering momentum around the country with a series of new initiatives.
Pembroke and Mossley win through dramatic ISC ties
January 7, 2018 | 567 views | Leave a commentPembroke and Mossley advanced to an Irish Senior Cup quarter-final date next Saturday with dramatic wins in the two refxied ties to beat the frost in Ulster.
Senior Cup refixes centre stage as New Year rolls into action
January 4, 2018 | 729 views | Leave a commentClub hockey on a national level eases back into action on Saturday for the new year with a trio of refixed Irish Senior Cup ties at Ulster venues taking centre-stage while the Leinster focus is indoors and on the Jacqui Potter Cup.
Burgess and McComb ease Bangor to Linden victory
January 1, 2018 | 213 views | Leave a commentBangor lifted the Linden Cup for the second time in three years on Monday, two goals apiece from Ryan Burgess and Michael McComb helping them ease to an emphatic 5-0 win over Raphoe in the final at Deramore Park
Quins and C of I win Munster Under-21 championships
January 1, 2018 | 565 views | Leave a commentIngrid Burns’ hat trick propelled Cork Harlequins to the annual Southern Fried Munster Under-21 championship title as they beat city rivals C of I 4-2 at Garryduff on Saturday.
Favourites Bangor have to shuffle deck for Linden final
December 30, 2017 | 340 views | Leave a commentOn New Year’s Day, Bangor will carry the burden of favouritism going into their Linden Cup clash with Raphoe, having beaten the Donegal side 3-0 in the Ulster Premier League only last weekend.
Garvey withstand grandstand Ballymena finish to win first ever Ulster Senior Cup crown
December 30, 2017 | 796 views | Leave a commentLisnagarvey lifted the Senior Cup for the first time with a hard fought 3-2 win over Ballymena in a thrilling final at Mossley on Saturday
UCC win Peard Cup for second time at sodden Garryduff
December 27, 2017 | 335 views | Leave a commentUCC eventually pulled clear of Cork C of I B to land their second Peard Cup title in three seasons as Glenn Healy’s 56th minute deflection finally put them out of range.
Queen’s end 84-year wait for Ulster Shield glory
December 27, 2017 | 316 views | Leave a commentThe long wait is finally over for Queen’s University, who defeated the holders Lurgan 2-1 in a thrilling Denman Ulster Shield final at Stormont on St Stephen’s Day to lift the trophy for the first time since 1933.
O’Brien stars to end Three Rock’s decade wait for Neville Cup
December 26, 2017 | 911 views | Leave a commentShane O’Brien emerged as the star performer as Three Rock Rovers snatched the Neville Cup title from under Pembroke’s noses at Serpentine Avenue.
Pembroke and Rovers make rare bid for Neville Cup glory
December 24, 2017 | 837 views | Leave a commentDespite being two of Leinster hockey’s most decorated clubs, Pembroke and Three Rock Rovers serve up a strangely novel Neville Cup final line-up on St Stephen’s Day when they meet at Serpentine Avenue (2pm).
Belfast Quins avoid banana skin to finally take up second round spot
November 26, 2017 | 429 views | Leave a commentBelfast Harlequins finally took their place in the second round of the women’s Irish Senior Cup as Irish international Zoe Wilson scored as they came from behind against Queens in the Belfast derby
YM’s revenge served cold as frost puts paid to guts of ISC ties; Pembroke and TRR shine in EYHL
November 26, 2017 | 653 views | Leave a commentYMCA got a revenge served cold over Annadale on a frosty weekend in the Irish Senior Cup with just three of the eight ties on the agenda going ahead across the island.
Saturday round-up – November 25
November 26, 2017 | 609 views | Leave a commentJust half of the Irish Senior Cup ties went ahead as frost bit hard on the second round; YMCA produced result of the day, beating Annadale in a shoot-out
YM look to take down Dale in repeat of key EYHL promotion battle
November 24, 2017 | 625 views | Leave a commentYMCA will have a glint in their eye when they try and take down Annadale, the side that was instrumental in blocking their path to the EYHL, in the second round of the Irish Senior Cup.