Women’s IHL
Top three move further clear of women’s EY chasing pack
November 27, 2016 | 929 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 | 534 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
Quins-UCD stalemate sees Hermes-Monkstown extend lead
November 20, 2016 | 726 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 | 533 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.
Evans strike sees Hermes-Monkstown again summon winner at the death
November 13, 2016 | 804 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 | 555 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.
Hermes-Monkstown and Cork Quins go five from five
November 7, 2016 | 780 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 | 1,062 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.
Saturday round-up – October 15
October 15, 2016 | 1,866 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
Cork Quins continue to make waves in women’s EYHL
October 9, 2016 | 903 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 | 610 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 | 949 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
Hermes and Pegasus set for huge early test in women’s EYHL final repeat encounter
September 30, 2016 | 1,207 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.
McDermott and Healy combine to deny UCD; four sides lead way after double weekend
September 25, 2016 | 960 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
Six of the best for O’Flanagan as Hermes-Monkstown begin with a bang
September 24, 2016 | 1,138 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 | 1,149 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.
Belfast Harlequins – Women’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 423 views | Comments (1)The club are looking forward to the season ahead and extremely excited about playing reigning champions Hermes/ Monkstown at home first up. This will be a marker of where they are compared to the current champions.
Ards – Women’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 299 views | Leave a commentFollowing a decent preseason, which included victory over Lisanagarvey and 2-2 draws against fellow EYHL clubs Belfast Harlequins and Pembroke Wanderers, the side will be hoping for a more comfortable avoidance of any relegation issues this season.
Loreto – Women’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 484 views | Leave a commentThe shock side to miss out on the inaugural season of the EYHL, Loreto made light work of promotion with victory in the Leinster Division One and the subequent playoffs to earn their spot in the national league.
Pembroke – Women’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 719 views | Comments (1)Elun Hack takes over from Keith Crawford after a competitive spell in charge at Serpentine Avenue, doing so with another reasonably large income of players.