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Upton adds extra quality for Quins ahead of huge tie with Hermes-Monkstown
November 11, 2016 | 646 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 | 1,228 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 | 1,092 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 | 870 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 | 1,153 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 | 1,161 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 | 1,545 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 | 3,492 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 | 920 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 | 974 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 | 695 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 | 1,042 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
Garvey’s stroke of fortune keeps EYHL winning streak going
October 2, 2016 | 1,298 views | Leave a commentLisnagarvey won a controversial tie against Pembroke to continue their incredible run of wins in the EYHL; Monkstown and Cork C of I ran up big scores while there were wins for Banbridge and Three Rock Rovers on day three of the competition
Hermes and Pegasus set for huge early test in women’s EYHL final repeat encounter
September 30, 2016 | 2,009 views | Leave a commentThe meeting of last year’s two EYHL finalists at the Merrion Fleet Arena – Hermes-Monkstown and Pegasus – promises to be the highlight of day three of the new women’s campaign.
Town raise curtain on Softco Super Saturday
September 30, 2016 | 1,467 views | Leave a commentThe new era at Monkstown hits full momentum on Saturday with the first double-header at the Merrion Fleet Arena since the amalgamation with Hermes in the summer
McDermott and Healy combine to deny UCD; four sides lead way after double weekend
September 25, 2016 | 1,042 views | Leave a commentFour sides share top spot after two rounds of matches with Hermes-Monkstown, Pegasus, Railway Union and Cork Harlequins leading the way; UCD were pegged back by Loreto late on to deny them making it five sides on six points
Browne and O’Connor nick last ditch draws for UCD and Glenanne
September 25, 2016 | 1,513 views | Leave a commentDrama galore late in the day at both Belfield and Glenanne Park as UCD and Glenanne nabbed late draws in the closing minutes; Lisnagarvey thump Railway; Monkstown go two from two and Cork C of I ease by Pembroke
Promoted UCD and Inst push playoff sides close but secure no points on opening day
September 25, 2016 | 1,443 views | Comments (3)The two promoted sides Inst and UCD pushed last season’s playoff teams Pembroke and Lisnagarvey all the way but ended up without points; Monkstown won handily as did Railway while Banbridge won a thriller against Three Rock
Six of the best for O’Flanagan as Hermes-Monkstown begin with a bang
September 24, 2016 | 1,246 views | Leave a commentHermes-Monkstown begin with a bang courtesy of Anna O’Flanagan’s half dozen; Railway and UCD also ran up big wins while Cork Harlequins edged out Loreto; Pegasus won the Ulster derby with something to spare
The season starts here – new name but Hermes-Monkstown still favourites
September 22, 2016 | 1,272 views | Leave a commentA new season and a new entity could potentially lead the way in the second edition of the women’s EY Hockey League as reigning champions Hermes have amalgamated with Monkstown during the summer.