IHL
Glens stun Garvey as Town move top of men’s EYHL
November 27, 2016 | 1,302 views | Leave a commentMonkstown took advantage of Banbridge and Cork C of I’s postponement to move up two places into top spot in the men’s EY Hockey League thanks to a 3-1 win over UCD; round-up of week seven of the campaign
Top three move further clear of women’s EY chasing pack
November 27, 2016 | 1,093 views | Leave a commentThe women’s EY Hockey League has broken into three distinct tiers as the leading trio moved further clear of the chasing pack of four while the bottom three sit in a major battle to avoid relegation.
Railway and Pegasus face big tussle in EYHL playoff race
November 25, 2016 | 684 views | Leave a commentFollowing last weekend’s frozen out fixtures, both Railway Union and Pegasus will be keen to avoid losing further ground on the playoff places when they meet at Park Avenue on day eight of the women’s EY Hockey League
Bann face bogey side C of I as top two clash in EYHL
November 25, 2016 | 872 views | Leave a commentBanbridge will look to break their run against bogey side Cork C of I in the marquee battle in the men’s EY Hockey League as the top two meet at Havelock Park; Railway travel to Inst for a critical tie at the bottom while UCD hope to avoid more late concessions
Quins-UCD stalemate sees Hermes-Monkstown extend lead
November 20, 2016 | 881 views | Leave a commentHermes-Monkstown extended their lead out to four points at the top of the women’s EY Hockey League on a weather-affected day seven of the competition as Cork Harlequins and UCD drew; Ards kept their winning streak going
Playoff chasers Railway and Loreto face key tussle
November 18, 2016 | 658 views | Leave a commentWhile the top three have cut themselves adrift after a third of the women’s EY Hockey League season, the battle for fourth place – and a potential playoff – looks to be a battle royale with Railway Union and Loreto facing a key meeting in that chase.
Bann go top with Garvey grind; Brownlow and Glens record mad-cap comeback
November 13, 2016 | 1,519 views | Leave a commentBanbridge went top of the men’s EY Hockey League as Matthew Bell’s 53rd minute penalty stroke saw them beat their Co Down rivals Lisnagarvey 1-0; Glenanne produce stunning comeback against UCD; TRR, Monkstown and C of I ease to wins
Evans strike sees Hermes-Monkstown again summon winner at the death
November 13, 2016 | 943 views | Leave a commentNikki Evans’s last minute winner saw Hermes-Monkstown maintain their perfect start to the campaign; Loreto, UCD, Railway Union and Ards also picked up wins on day six of the women’s EY Hockey League
Upton adds extra quality for Quins ahead of huge tie with Hermes-Monkstown
November 11, 2016 | 694 views | Leave a commentOne of the two perfect records in the women’s EY Hockey League will come to an end on Saturday as the competition’s two big guns to date this season meet at the Merrion Fleet Arena.
Five new faces in Irish senior panel
November 11, 2016 | 1,287 views | Leave a commentA cohort of five uncapped players have joined Craig Fulton’s 35-player panel for the Irish squad that is gearing up for World League Round 2 in Ulster in March 2017 – their first step on the road to potential qualification to the 2018 World Cup in India.
Bann the big winners as leading duo both drop points
November 7, 2016 | 1,156 views | Leave a commentBanbridge stole a march on their EYHL rivals with a 2-0 success at Pembroke Wanderers as the rest of the top four all dropped points on Saturday; Alan Good rounds up the action from day five of the men’s competition
Hermes-Monkstown and Cork Quins go five from five
November 7, 2016 | 928 views | Leave a commentCork Harlequins and Hermes/Monkstown’s 100% records will finally be ended when the sides meet next weekend in Rathdown after again eking out important wins this weekend; reports from week five of the women’s EYHL from Alan Good
Harvey back in training with Pegasus
November 4, 2016 | 1,210 views | Leave a commentPegasus could potentially welcome back Michelle Harvey to their match-day squad after a lengthy spell away as the Irish centurion made her return to training in the past few weeks with the Ulster club.
UCD looking to keep winning roll going
November 4, 2016 | 1,220 views | Leave a commentAfter a three-week break, the men’s EY Hockey League returns with a pair of important battles at the bottom end of the table that could give some big clues as to who will be stuck in the relegation shake-up.
Garvey winning run ended by Rovers; Town and Bann play out six-goal thriller
October 16, 2016 | 1,619 views | Leave a commentOn a dramatic weekend all round in the men’s EY Hockey League, TRR ended Lisnagarvey’s winning run; Monkstown and Banbridge tied while UCD and Pembroke got vital wins; Cork C of I beat Railway comfortable despite John Jermyn’s red card
Saturday round-up – October 15
October 15, 2016 | 4,696 views | Leave a commentThe women’s Irish Senior Cup went pretty much to ranking with all the EYHL sides making it through unscathed bar Ulster Elks; Lisnagarvey’s 21-game winning run in the EYHL was ended as they drew with TRR
Eindhoven set for Ulster-invasion for EHL KO16
October 14, 2016 | 975 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.
Cork Quins continue to make waves in women’s EYHL
October 9, 2016 | 1,030 views | Leave a commentCork Harlequins continued their superb start to the women’s EYHL season with a 3-1 win over Pegasus; they keep pace with Hermes-Monkstown while UCD, Ards and Belfast Harlequins all won on day four of the competition
Belfast Quins and Pembroke look to get off the mark
October 7, 2016 | 751 views | Leave a commentThe battle at the bottom of the women’s EY Hockey League comes sharply into view this Saturday with two of the sides nearest the basement meeting in round four, looking to pull away from the bottom rungs.
Quins showing mighty touch with Pembroke win to lead way with Hermes-Monkstown
October 2, 2016 | 1,112 views | Leave a commentCork Harlequins showed serious grit to come back twice to beat Pembroke; they stay equal top of the women’s EYHL with Hermes-Monkstown who won a high quality tie with Pegasus; Ulster Elks, UCD and Loreto all won