Men’s IHL
Banbridge – Men’s EY Hockey League
September 21, 2018 | 532 views | Leave a commentBanbridge’s slow start to last term – coinciding with a glut of injuries to the likes of Eugene Magee and John McKee – ultimately left them outside of the playoff places.
Cookstown – Men’s EY Hockey League preview
September 20, 2018 | 467 views | Leave a commentMichael Haycock will take on sole charge of the team after Stephen Cuddy stepped down from his position of co-coach in the summer lay off.
Cork C of I – Men’s EY Hockey League preview
September 20, 2018 | 617 views | Leave a commentDenis Pritchard returns to CI after a 12 year absence. He last coached the men’s first team 2006
Glenanne – Men’s EY Hockey League preview
September 20, 2018 | 633 views | Leave a commentLast season’s surprise package will have to try and replace Shane O’Donoghue in their line-up as their captain and top scorer has moved back to Dragons for a second spell
Lisnagarvey – Men’s EY Hockey League preview
September 20, 2018 | 670 views | Leave a commentIn a summer of moves abroad, Lisnagarvey look to be by far the most affected with an international quartet moving to European clubs
Monkstown – Men’s EY Hockey League preview
September 20, 2018 | 677 views | Leave a commentMonkstown line up with a new look management team, headed by player-coach Gareth Watkins who moves across from the women’s section.
Pembroke – Men’s EY Hockey League Preview
September 20, 2018 | 779 views | Leave a commentA summer of significant change with three internationals departing to maximize their international chances for inclusion in the upcoming World Cup
Three Rock Rovers – Men’s EY Hockey League preview
September 20, 2018 | 783 views | Leave a commentThe back-to-back EY Champions Trophy winners take on the mantle of favourites this season, particularly as they have not seen many of their major stars move on unlike their rivals.
YMCA – Men’s EY Hockey League preview
September 20, 2018 | 752 views | Leave a commentHaving been knocking on the door for the last couple of seasons, newly promoted YMCA will be looking to consolidate in the league under head coach Jason Klinkradt.
Monkstown confirm coaching line-up for 2018/19
July 10, 2018 | 1,622 views | Leave a commentMonkstown have appointed both men’s and women’s new first team coaches for the upcoming season as they prepare for the new campaign.
IHL2 groups and season’s schedule laid out for 2018/19
July 7, 2018 | 2,641 views | Leave a commentThe pools for the inaugural Irish Hockey League Division 2 have been laid out as the new competition, designed to bridge the gap between the provincial and EY Hockey Leagues.
Four-star Cookstown stay up with win over Bangor
May 7, 2018 | 637 views | Leave a commentCookstown secured their place in the top flight of Irish hockey with a strong performance against brave Bangor on Sunday at Shawsbridge.
Hosking pounces as Rovers retain EY Champions Trophy with yet more last minute drama
May 6, 2018 | 978 views | Leave a commentJody Hosking scored a dramatic winner 48 seconds from time to see Three Rock Rovers retain the EY Champions Trophy title at Grange Road in front of their home support, capping an incredible season for the Rathfarnham club.
Glenanne counter strikes shoot down Pembroke
May 5, 2018 | 554 views | Leave a commentGlenanne produced some glorious counter-attacking hockey to pick off Pembroke who were left to rue their own profligacy in front of goal in the first of the men’s EY Champions Trophy semi-finals.
Glenanne head up Leinster trio for men’s EYHL finale
May 4, 2018 | 637 views | Leave a commentLeinster trio Glenanne, Pembroke and Three Rock Rovers will dice with Lisnagarvey for the men’s EY Champions Trophy title and the number one European spot from this season.
YMCA’s heart-stopping rolller-coaster eventually ends with EYHL promotion
April 29, 2018 | 551 views | Leave a commentYMCA produced a suitably mad-cap finish to their men’s EY Hockey League promotion journey, contriving to blow a 4-1 lead in the last nine minutes before beating Bangor in a shoot-out
Pembroke pin down playoff place as Railway relegated
April 29, 2018 | 784 views | Leave a commentOn the final day of the men’s EYHL, Pembroke nabbed the fourth and final EY Champions Trophy ticket; Railway were relegated, leaving Cookstown to contest the relegation playoff next week against Bangor
Top and bottom playoff places all up for grabs on final day of EYHL
April 27, 2018 | 1,120 views | Leave a commentThe battle for the final EY Champions Trophy place and the division of the relegation playoff and automatic relegation spot are the chief points of interest across the final EY Hockey League weekend of the 2017/18 season.
Sothern’s super six sees Pembroke steal a march in the EY Champions Trophy race
April 22, 2018 | 839 views | Leave a commentPembroke moved back into fourth with two big wins over the bottom two, taking pole position ahead of Monkstown and Banbridge in the EY Champions Trophy playoff chase
Hockey Ireland forced to switch venues as Bann contractor goes into administration
April 20, 2018 | 1,459 views | Leave a commentCrawford Group going into administration has led to the switch of the EY Champions Trophy from Banbridge’s Havelock Park to Grange Road just three weeks ahead of the annual finals weekend.