Europe
Harte breaks yet more new ground with Kampong
May 21, 2017 | 381 views | Leave a commentDavid Harte added yet another major trophy to his incredible collection, becoming the first Irish person to win the Dutch Hoofdklasse, regarded as the best national club competition in the world.
Bann and Garvey bow out of EHL at KO16 stage
April 16, 2017 | 211 views | Leave a commentIreland’s twin hopes of a first ever place in the KO8 of the Euro Hockey League came to an end over the weekend in Eindhoven with Banbridge and Lisnagarvey bowing out at the KO16 stage.
Bann and Garvey vye for piece of Irish EHL history
April 13, 2017 | 705 views | Leave a commentBanbridge and Lisnagarvey are looking to create history as they travel to Eindhoven over the Easter weekend, bidding to become the first Irish side to reach the last eight of the Euro Hockey League. Bann face Racing Club de France on Friday at 11.45am (Irish time) while Garvey are in action a day later against […]
Mission accomplished for Ards on European stage
February 19, 2017 | 446 views | Leave a commentIt was a case of mission accomplished with interest for Ards in Lithuania on Sunday, writes John Flack, as they retained their second-tier status at the EuroHockey Indoor Club Trophy tournament in superb fashion.
Ards bidding for survival amid European indoor shark tank
February 15, 2017 | 651 views | Leave a commentJohn Flack previews Ards’ annual European indoor pilgrimage as they look to retain their status in the second tier of competition on the continent
Railway land Euro silver in Turkey
February 12, 2017 | 473 views | Leave a commentRailway Union did enough to put Ireland in the frame for promotion back up to the third tier of EuroHockey Indoor Club competition thanks to a second place finish in Alanya, Turkey over the weekend
Bell and Tumilty content with favourable EHL draws
November 21, 2016 | 651 views | Leave a commentBanbridge and Lisnagarvey received perhaps the most favourable Euro Hockey League KO16 draw possible – other than facing each other – as they look to earn a maiden quarter-final berth in the elite competition for Ireland.
Eindhoven set for Ulster-invasion for EHL KO16
October 14, 2016 | 809 views | Leave a commentEindhoven is gearing up for an Ulster-invasion next April as Lisnagarvey and Banbridge will travel to the south-Netherlands’ club Oranje-Rood for the KO16 phase of the Euro Hockey League.
Magee’s Bann gives whole town huge source of pride
October 11, 2016 | 391 views | Leave a commentBanbridge’s Olympian Eugene Magee said his side put their best foot forward to match the efforts of his club mates who put on a great show at Havelock Park for EHL ROUND1.
Brilliant Bann play way into the Havelock hall of fame
October 9, 2016 | 1,272 views | Leave a commentAs a grand finale, Banbridge got the moment they deserved to cap an incredible weekend. The biggest crowd seen at the club since the move from the Castlewellan Road witnessed the first Irish club ever to top the group stages.
Bell hails monster crowd as Banbridge delight home support against Saint Ger
October 8, 2016 | 688 views | Leave a commentMan of the match Matthew Bell hailed the incredible Havelock Park support as over 2,500 fans took in Banbridge’s 2-0 win over Saint Germain.
Bann’s opponents both show EHL quality
October 7, 2016 | 344 views | Leave a commentBanbridge got a flavour of the challenge ahead of them this weekend as coach Mark Tumilty watched EHL ROUND1 opponents Royal Leopold, from Belgium, beat France’s Saint Germain 4-3 at Havelock Park.
Bell ready for massive weekend for Banbridge
October 3, 2016 | 486 views | Leave a commentBanbridge’s Matthew Bell says his first experience of the EHL “was unlike anything I had ever experienced before” when, as a teenager, he made his debut in the competition.
Magee and Bann to make hometown proud as Round1 comes to Ireland
September 27, 2016 | 520 views | Leave a commentBanbridge’s most famous son Eugene Magee is hopeful his club can put on a show that the “whole town can be proud of” as they become the first Irish venue to host a Euro Hockey League event on October 7th to 9th.
Razor sharp English first half undoes Irish girls
July 24, 2016 | 607 views | Leave a commentStevie Arbuthnot said he was “a bit gutted” with how his Irish Under-18 side began their tie with England as two early goals laid the base for a 3-0 result in their opening Girls EuroHockey Youth Championships Pool B tie.
Tumilty and Bann ready for wonderful EHL experience
July 21, 2016 | 429 views | Leave a commentBanbridge coach Mark Tumilty says the Co Down club is buzzing following the announcement of the EHL draw and the schedule as they look forward to welcoming Round 1 from October 7-9.
Over 20 Olympians set for EHL Round 1 at Banbridge
July 16, 2016 | 595 views | Leave a commentHavelock Park is set to be graced by over 20 Rio Olympians in October when the Euro Hockey League’s Round 1 reaches Banbridge on October 7 to 9.
Havelock to host all-star EHL cast list
June 3, 2016 | 725 views | Leave a commentHavelock Park looks set to play host to an all-star cast with Banbridge looking forward to a memorable occasion. It will be their second campaign in the EHL having played in the 2011/12 season and their eighth European campaign in total.
Banbridge to host EHL in Ireland for first time
June 1, 2016 | 621 views | Comments (1)Banbridge will host Round 1 of the Euro Hockey League from October 7 to 9, 2016 as the competition moves to Ireland for the very first time for its 10th edition.
Three Irish sides to play in Euro top tier
May 27, 2016 | 724 views | Leave a commentLisnagarvey, Banbridge and Hermes-Monkstown will all play in the top tier of European club competition in the 2016/17 season following confirmation of the EHF national club rankings earlier this week.