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Bann back on top after pre-Christmas top five shake-up
December 18, 2016 | 1,042 views | Leave a commentEach of the top five sides moved places in the men’s EYHL as Bann moved top with a 4-0 win over Railway Union; Monkstown drop to second due to a 4-2 loss to Lisnagarvey; they moved up a notch as did Cork C of I
Loreto look to close gap further to playoff places
December 16, 2016 | 947 views | Leave a commentWith a six-week Christmas break for the majority of sides pending, round 10 of the women’s EY Hockey League can give plenty of festive cheer to those who end 2016 with victory.
Robson switch raises concerns of over-concentration of talent in EYHL to detriment of club’s youth development
December 16, 2016 | 2,507 views | Leave a commentMichael Robson’s move from Annadale to Lisnagarvey has reopened the debate about the EY Hockey League with clubs outside of the elite level losing the top stars they helped develop in order to pursue their international careers
Honours even for UCD and Hermes-Monkstown in high class, top-table draw
December 11, 2016 | 1,396 views | Leave a commentUCD ended Hermes-Monkstown’s perfect record in the women’s EY Hockey League but the visitors to Belfield remain four points clear at the head of the table at the halfway stage; Railway nabbed a strong win as did Loreto while the other two ties ended in draws
Town and Bann strengthen hold on top two places in men’s EYHL
December 11, 2016 | 1,328 views | Leave a commentMonkstown and Banbridge ran up high-scoring wins on week eight of the men’s EY Hockey League to look the clear contenders for the title; TRR up to third; Garvey end wait for a win while Pembroke see off Railway Union
Rovers and C of I looking to stay with leading pack as Glens plan another ambush
December 9, 2016 | 947 views | Leave a commentThree Rock Rovers and Cork C of I will give each other a major test of their playoff credentials in the men’s EY Hockey League when they meet at Grange Road on Saturday; Monkstown face Glenanne in an always entertaining Leinster derby
UCD and Hermes-Monkstown face potentially season-defining battle in women’s EY Hockey League
December 9, 2016 | 1,004 views | Leave a commentUCD and Hermes-Monkstown in what is already a critical tie for the regular season women’s EY Hockey League title as the two unbeaten sides showdown on Sunday evening at Belfield; weekend preview for day nine of the competition
Glens stun Garvey as Town move top of men’s EYHL
November 27, 2016 | 1,429 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 | 1,217 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 | 810 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 | 995 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 | 1,009 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 | 779 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 | 1,644 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 | 1,072 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 | 812 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 | 1,423 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 | 1,285 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 | 1,055 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 | 1,335 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.