Cups
Smart Boyce corner earns Avoca LHA Shield
March 18, 2016 | 1,734 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 | 2,427 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 | 1,452 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 | 2,285 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 | 2,226 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 | 1,628 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 | 2,059 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 | 834 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 | 710 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 | 774 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.
Hermes refocus on winning Irish Senior Cup for first time in a decade
February 26, 2016 | 430 views | Leave a commentHermes drive for a perfect season may have came to an end last Sunday but coach Rudi Wortmann’s charges are still very much gunning for the two biggest pieces of silverware left on the agenda.
Loreto and Genesis’s history intertwined
February 19, 2016 | 1,031 views | Leave a commentIf results go their way, Loreto could complete phase one of their league season with a ticket to the end of season EY Hockey League playoffs in their back pocket.
McKenna fires Corinthian to Mills Cup final return
February 17, 2016 | 1,186 views | Leave a commentReigning champions Corinthian will play Pembroke in the Mills Cup final following their respective wins over YMCA and Three Rock Rovers this week, setting up a showdown on St Patrick’s Day at Grange Road; Leinster league round-up
Boucher’s treble ends YM’s cup surprise hopes
January 31, 2016 | 1,710 views | Leave a commentYMCA led three times against Glenanne but ultimately succumbed to a Shannon Boucher second half hat trick as the Tallaght side secured a 5-3 result at Wesley, seeing them through along with Lisnagarvey, Three Rock and Monkstown.
Elks and Ards’ stroke of fortune; UCD and Hermes also through to final four
January 31, 2016 | 1,034 views | Leave a commentPenalty strokes were required for both Ulster Elks and Ards as they advanced to the semi-final of the Irish Senior Cup at the expense of Pegasus and Railway Union on Saturday afternoon, joining Hermes and UCD in the final four.
Loreto looking biggest scalp yet to EYHL victims
January 29, 2016 | 1,452 views | Leave a commentLoreto will look to make it three from three against higher division opposition in the women’s Irish Senior Cup on Saturday when they make the short trip to Belfield to meet UCD in the quarter-finals; women’s weekend preview
Railway seek second Ulster scalp as Irish Senior Cup raises curtain on 2016
January 29, 2016 | 1,373 views | Leave a commentNational level outdoor fixtures return after the winter break with a bang as the Irish Senior Cup quarter-finals take place while the quest to get into the EYHL playoffs begins its second phase in Leinster.
Reds defeat Town in Mills Cup once again
January 26, 2016 | 818 views | Leave a commentCorinthian beat Monkstown for the second successive season in the Leinster senior Mills Cup to keep alive their hopes of retaining the title.
Genesis bring back memories of early 1980s
January 17, 2016 | 1,399 views | Leave a commentGenesis moved one step away from their first Leinster Senior Cup final since 1983 with a big 7-0 win over Rathgar at St Raphaela’s as they ran up a surprisingly comfortable win.
Opportunity knocks for Genesis and Rathgar
January 15, 2016 | 847 views | Leave a commentThe Jacqui Potter Cup quarter-final draw has produced a series of well-matched ties with clubs with well-established pedigree meeting while Genesis and Rathgar are seeking a rare place in the final four.