Cups
Rock solid strokes earn fledgling Cork side IHC crown
April 11, 2016 | 2,699 views | Leave a commentBlackrock claimed the biggest title in their club’s fledgling history as, despite their club’s tender years, they showed greater experience in a penalty shoot-out to beat a youthful Galway in the Irish Hockey Challenge final at Belfield.
White guesses right as Bandon keep IHT in Cork
April 11, 2016 | 2,528 views | Leave a commentEmma White’s pair of diving saves meant the women’s Irish Hockey Trophy title will stay in Cork for a third successive year with Bandon taking over the mantle after Cork C of I’s two year reign.
Morrow’s late double ends Queen’s 45-year wait
April 4, 2016 | 1,343 views | Leave a commentQueen’s University claimed the women’s Irish Junior Cup for the first time since 1971 as Julie Morrow’s late double saw them get the best of Loreto 3-2 at Belfield.
C of I see off reigning champs to claim fifth IJC title
April 3, 2016 | 1,632 views | Leave a commentA supremely composed second half, capped by thumping goals from Richard Lynch and Bernhard Fohrmann, saw Cork C of I land the men’s Irish Junior Cup for the fifth time, seeing off reigning champions Monkstown 2-0 at Belfield.
Lewis inspires Bray to Challenge success
March 21, 2016 | 966 views | Leave a commentAn Alan Lewis-inspired Bray to the Irish Hockey Challenge title, becoming the fourth different Leinster side to win the competition and the ninth different winner in nine years.
Kilkenny break national duck with Trophy success
March 21, 2016 | 1,241 views | Leave a commentKilkenny claimed their first national trophy in their 43-year history since reforming as they bounced back from a last second corner concession to win on penalty strokes.
Town snatch late show and shoot to ISC success
March 20, 2016 | 2,001 views | Leave a commentMonkstown summoned a dramatic late salvo to snatch the men’s Irish Senior Cup title from under Lisnagarvey’s nose as Jonny Bruton’s goal 90 seconds from time earned them a penalty shoot-out from a dramatic and contentious decider
Elks stroke of fortune as Ards long wait continues
March 20, 2016 | 1,648 views | Leave a commentRebecca Davidson’s spectacular diving stop saw Ulster Elks claim back-to-back Irish Senior Cup titles, tipping Chloe Brown’s sudden death penalty stroke on to the post for a dramatic victory over Ards.
Top two lock horns as Town and Garvey ready for Irish Senior Cup classic
March 18, 2016 | 2,079 views | Leave a commentThe men’s Irish Senior Cup final promises to be a cracker as the two leading lights in the EY Hockey League to date face off in a decider that is set to feature a series of players vying for an Olympic berth.
Ards and Elks set for Ulster ISC final showdown; Leinster playoff picture faces conclusion
March 18, 2016 | 2,716 views | Leave a commentArds and Ulster Elks contest an all-Ulster Irish Senior Cup final at Belfield on Sunday with both gunning for a rare success in the national competition; women’s Leinster playoff picture to be ironed out
Smart Boyce corner earns Avoca LHA Shield
March 18, 2016 | 1,833 views | Leave a commentRachel Boyce’s penalty corner goal ultimately saw Avoca claim the LHA Shield with a narrow 2-1 win over Glenanne on St Patrick’s Day to complete a memorable day of action at Grange Road.
Impressive Railway shine in Junior Jacqui Potter final
March 18, 2016 | 2,548 views | Leave a commentRailway Union’s supremely talented Under-16 side took down the Junior Jacqui Potter Cup title in some style thanks to a 3-0 win over over Muckross writes Jack McCann
Naas confidently claim Junior Jacqui Potter plate
March 18, 2016 | 1,614 views | Leave a commentNaas claimed the first trophy of St Patrick’s Day with a composed 3-1 win over Hermes to win the Junior Jacqui Potter Plate, writes Jack McCann
McGirr shoots gritty Loreto to Jacqui Potter Cup glory
March 17, 2016 | 2,390 views | Leave a commentJessica McGirr’s single strike, allied to a huge defensive effort, saw Loreto win the Jacqui Potter Cup title for the first time since 2004 as they got the better of national league side Railway Union.
Pembroke too strong for Corinthian in Mills final
March 17, 2016 | 2,330 views | Leave a commentThe difference in level between the EY Hockey League and the top of Leinster Division One was ruthlessly exposed as Pembroke eased to the Mills Cup title with a comfortable 4-1 win over Corinthian at Grange Road.
Loreto looking to prove point against Railway
March 16, 2016 | 1,706 views | Leave a commentRecently crowned Leinster champions Loreto are hoping to make a further statement that they belong at the top table of Irish hockey when they meet Railway Union in the final of the Jacqui Potter Cup on St Patrick’s Day at Grange Road. (2.15pm)
Dagg’s Corinthian side happy in underdog role
March 16, 2016 | 2,168 views | Leave a commentDespite being reigning champions, Corinthian coach Trevor Dagg is not naïve enough to think of his reds’ team as anything other than underdogs when they meet Pembroke in the Mills Cup final at Grange Road on St Patrick’s Day (12.15pm).
Brown inspires Ards’ smash and grab win; Elks see off UCD to win final return
February 28, 2016 | 917 views | Leave a commentChloe Brown inspired Ards to the shock of the women’s Irish Senior Cup as they set up an all-Ulster final on March 20, getting the better of Hermes on penalty strokes in Booterstown, earning a place in the decider against reigning champions Ulster Elks.
Garvey come back from the dead to deny Rovers; Town ease past Glens
February 28, 2016 | 798 views | Leave a commentLisnagarvey produced a comeback for the ages to earn their place in the Irish Senior Cup final for the first time in a decacde, setting up a showdown with Monkstown on March 20.
Unpredictable men’s Senior Cup pits favourites against challengers in final four
February 26, 2016 | 873 views | Leave a commentWith seven different winners in as many years, the men’s Irish Senior Cup remains the most unpredictable cup on the club calendar and while there are clear favourites in both of tomorrow’s semi-finals, the ability to shock is never far away.