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Big guns keep firing as Cork Harlequins yo-yo back into fourth
March 3, 2019 | 945 views | Leave a commentThe top three continued their march to the EY Champions Trophy playoffs with Loreto seeing off Ards, Pegasus accounting for Railway Union and UCD beating both Old Alex and Ards over the weekend.
McCormack sends Glens clear as YM make big move
March 3, 2019 | 941 views | Leave a commentGlenanne moved three points clear at the top of the men’s EY Hockey League table though things remain incredibly tight with Banbridge and Lisnagarvey just behind them with a game in hand while YM enjoyed a big win at the bottom
Bann versus Garvey and YM against C of I the key battles
March 1, 2019 | 642 views | Leave a commentBanbridge and Lisnagarvey’s Saturday night tie and YMCA’s hosting of Cork C of I look set to be the weekend’s pivotal battles in the men’s EY Hockey League.
Speers and Pegasus look to knock rising Railway off track
March 1, 2019 | 515 views | Leave a commentAlex Speers reckons Railway Union will pose a stiff test on Saturday at Malone as Pegasus aim to close the gap at the top of the EY Hockey League table, writes John Flack.
Alex score crucial win to put Muckross on the back foot
February 26, 2019 | 839 views | Leave a commentOld Alex got a crucial EYHL victory while Naas got a vital success in Leinster Division One; the top three in the province continue to roll on at pace, meanwhile; here’s a round-up of the women’s weekend action
Top three pull clear of the pack in men’s EYHL as C of I and Cookstown land point each
February 25, 2019 | 888 views | Leave a commentThe leading three put daylight between themselves and the chasers in the men’s EY Hockey League as Glenanne, Banbridge and Lisnagarvey all recorded fine wins.
Pritchard confident C of I close to clicking into gear ahead of double weekend
February 23, 2019 | 552 views | Leave a commentDenis Pritchard feels his Cork C of I side are just “one or two results away from being a mid-table” side as they face up to a big double weekend in Ulster.
Loreto bolster place at top of women’s EYHL
February 23, 2019 | 644 views | Leave a commentLoreto strengthened their position at the head of women’s EY Hockey League with a hard-fought 3-2 win over in-form Railway Union, moving them four points clear.
YM carve out famous first EYHL win as Glens go top again
February 17, 2019 | 1,246 views | Leave a commentYMCA created a piece of club history as they won their first ever EYHL game; Glenanne returned to the top as Banbridge and TRR drew; Lisnagarvey won 3-2 twice against Dublin opposition while Monkstown had mixed fortunes
Insta and Monkstown close in on playoff places
February 17, 2019 | 802 views | Leave a commentCatholic Institute moved within touching distance of the playoff stages of the women’s EY Hockey League Division 2 as they swept to a 3-0 win at Lurgan.
Railway make big leap into women’s EYHL playoff positions
February 17, 2019 | 983 views | Leave a commentRailway Union jumped up three places in the women’s EY Hockey League with a huge 5-1 away win over Belfast Harlequins as Zara Delany netted a hat trick; Pegasus and Loreto also won while Cork Harlequins had a strong victory at Old Alex
Pembroke EYHL credentials continue to rise as Garvey come visiting
February 16, 2019 | 798 views | Leave a commentPembroke Wanderers’ credentials as a potential men’s EY Hockey League playoff contender will be further put to the test on Saturday when they face Lisnagarvey on Saturday at Serpentine Avenue.
Race for women’s Champions Trophy tickets hots up
February 15, 2019 | 667 views | Leave a commentThe dicing for fourth position in the women’s EYHL goes into full effect on Saturday with six sides currently covered by just four points at the halfway stage of the campaign.
Loreto’s last second magic sees Beaufort side back on top
February 10, 2019 | 963 views | Leave a commentDramatic goals in the last two minutes at both Grange Road and Belfield saw Loreto and Pegasus swap places at the top of the women’s EY Hockey League at the halfway stage.
Bann double delight earns strong hold on EYHL top spot
February 10, 2019 | 873 views | Leave a commentBanbridge’s pair of wins over the weekend propelled them to top of the men’s EY Hockey League with a game in hand on their nearest rivals, Glenanne, following the weekend’s action.
UCD and Pegasus showdown as women’s EYHL returns from winter break
February 8, 2019 | 615 views | Leave a commentAll the action in the women’s EY Hockey League set to go ahead this weekend will take place on Sunday as the national division emerges from its winter break.
Two Towns face formative weekend of double derbies
February 8, 2019 | 506 views | Leave a commentThe fixtures are set to come thick and fast in the coming weeks in the men’s EY Hockey League with this weekend bringing games on Saturday and Sunday.
Garvey fight back for Glens’ draw; Dale see off YM
February 3, 2019 | 622 views | Leave a commentGlenanne moved a point clear at the top of the men’s EY Hockey League as they held on for a 2-2 draw with Lisnagarvey in one of the two games in the competition to survive the frost on Saturday.
EYHL2 hoping to take centre stage as women’s schedule sees numerous changes
February 1, 2019 | 628 views | Leave a commentWith temperatures dropping, it has probably worked in the women’s EYHL’s favour that the national side is in Spain playing four test matches with plenty of games in Ireland likely to fall foul of the weather conditions
Men’s EYHL hopes to beat frost ahead of hectic spell
February 1, 2019 | 522 views | Leave a commentThe return of the men’s EY Hockey League will hope to beat the frost and avoid further fixture congestion as the competition is scheduled for a comeback on Saturday.