Genesis
The season starts here – Alex looking to emerge from ultra-competitive Division 1
September 23, 2016 | 3,581 views | Leave a commentWith Loreto off the scene, there is no major shark on the scene with Leinster women’s Division One looking to be incredibly competitive in the race to be crowned provincial champion and earn a place at the end of season EYHL promotion playoffs. Old Alex were the best placed last season and will hope new […]
Genesis – Women’s Leinster Division 1 preview
September 23, 2016 | 4,073 views | Leave a commentWith two ambitious coaches in their second season – former internationals Lisa Jacob and Fiona Connery – and the addition of Peter Yates as second team coach, Genesis begin the season full of optimism with a great continuity of structure from last season.
Jacob to continue with Genesis for second term
March 31, 2016 | 887 views | Leave a commentGenesis Hockey have confirmed Lisa Jacob and Fiona Connery will both continue as coach and assistant coach of the club’s first team next season.
Playoff picture nearing clarity in women’s EYHL
March 11, 2016 | 1,187 views |The women’s EY Hockey League playoff race is likely to reach something of a denouement this weekend after months of twists and turns as they bid to join Hermes in the Champions Trophy.
Loreto land title as playoff race ramps up further
March 7, 2016 | 3,706 views | Leave a commentLoreto claimed the women’s Leinster Division One title, a feat they long looked likely to do, on Saturday afternoon but the playoff picture is still as competitive ever with the last few games open to multiple different outcomes.
Key issues up for decision in women’s Division One
March 3, 2016 | 3,419 views | Leave a commentLeinster women’s Division One’s big issues are more than likely to be determined this weekend with a double weekend for most teams with the league title, playoff places and relegation positions all potentially nailed down.
Railway end Hermes peerless run with Potter Cup win; McCormack stars for Glens
February 24, 2016 | 3,707 views | Comments (3)Railway Union and Loreto will contest the Jacqui Potter Cup final on St Patrick’s Day after they made it through their respective semi-finals last Sunday; Glenanne beat Muckross 2-0 in the big women’s Leinster Division One tie.
Hermes quickly zoning in on EYHL title; Pegasus look to break winning streak
February 12, 2016 | 3,658 views | Leave a commentHermes dominance over the women’s EY Hockey League is such that they could end the weekend with their rivals needing snookers with five rounds remaining; its a full weekend of ties in the national division while there are five games in Leinster’s top tier, too
O’Donoghue keeps Glens EYHL playoff chances alive
February 8, 2016 | 4,260 views | Leave a commentWith five homes ties in their last six, Glenanne very much kept alive their challenge for one of the EYHL playoff places as Saoirse O’Donoghue’s double saw them clinch a 3-2 win over Avoca in women’s Leinster Division One.
Trinity to put Loreto and playoff hopes to the test
February 4, 2016 | 3,488 views | Leave a commentTrinity’s position as EYHL playoff contenders will be given a severe examination on Saturday in women’s Leinster Division One as the latest side to try and break Loreto’s perfect run of form in the province.
Loreto looking biggest scalp yet to EYHL victims
January 29, 2016 | 4,285 views | Leave a commentLoreto will look to make it three from three against higher division opposition in the women’s Irish Senior Cup on Saturday when they make the short trip to Belfield to meet UCD in the quarter-finals; women’s weekend preview
Chasing Hermes the aim as EYHL returns
January 22, 2016 | 4,396 views | Leave a commentAfter a five week break, the women’s EY Hockey League returns with many of the sides wondering how they can track down leaders Hermes who blazed a trail before Christmas.
Genesis bring back memories of early 1980s
January 17, 2016 | 1,677 views | Leave a commentGenesis moved one step away from their first Leinster Senior Cup final since 1983 with a big 7-0 win over Rathgar at St Raphaela’s as they ran up a surprisingly comfortable win.
Opportunity knocks for Genesis and Rathgar
January 15, 2016 | 1,088 views | Leave a commentThe Jacqui Potter Cup quarter-final draw has produced a series of well-matched ties with clubs with well-established pedigree meeting while Genesis and Rathgar are seeking a rare place in the final four.
Derby day for Railway and Pembroke in playoff pursuit
December 11, 2015 | 3,717 views | Leave a commentDerby day for Railway Union and Pembroke as the Dublin 4 rivals meet in an important tie in the women’s EYHL playoff race with both sides currently in the top four; weekend preview
Loreto looking for second EYHL scalp in women’s Irish Senior Cup
November 27, 2015 | 1,748 views | Leave a commentLoreto will look to eliminate a second EYHL side when they host UCC at Beaufort in what could potentially be a playoff game later this season, let alone one of the ties of the second round of the women’s Irish Senior Cup.
Glens move closer to top three in Leinster
November 23, 2015 | 4,902 views | Leave a commentGlenanne closed in on the top three in the women’s Leinster Division One with their fourth win in their last five outings as they got the better of Rathgar 3-0 on Saturday afternoon.
Double-weekend promises shake-up at the top
November 20, 2015 | 5,115 views | Leave a commentIt’s double-weekend time for the women’s EY Hockey League with the top trio of Hermes, Ulster Elks and Railway Union playing key games that could shake-up the look of the table
Railway and Hermes face off in biggest battle of women’s EYHL to date
November 13, 2015 | 5,056 views | Leave a commentBattle royale at Park Avenue as Railway Union and Hermes show down in the biggest match of the women’s EY Hockey League season to date; it is part of a lively weekend with Muckross and Loreto facing off in Leinster and the Irish Junior Cup also getting under way
Alex close the gap on Loreto and Muckross
November 10, 2015 | 5,026 views | Leave a commentBack to back wins for Old Alex in three days have propelled them up to third place in women’s Leinster Division one and within three points of leading duo Loreto and Muckross.