Women’s Division 1
Pembroke credentials to get stern Hermes test
October 11, 2013 | 2,956 views | Leave a commentRound three of the women’s Leinster league see four clubs – Pembroke, Loreto, Railway Union and UCD – all looking to continue their perfect starts to the campaign
Hermes structure will yield results: Claxton
October 9, 2013 | 6,114 views | Leave a commentAs part of Dublin City FM’s link-up with The Hook, Declan Hughes interviewed Jamiee Claxton, Jonathan Harte, Stephen Brownlow and Rory O’Donoghue
Duke delight as Hermes lament lack of cutting edge
October 6, 2013 | 3,869 views | Leave a commentHermes fell to a second successive 1-0 defeat despite a strong performance against UCD; Pembroke, Loreto and Railway make it two from two while Glenanne get off the mark with a Kate O’Connor hat trick
Emerging Alex hope to add Loreto scalp
October 4, 2013 | 3,392 views | Leave a commentWith IHL sides meeting at both Milltown and Belfield and well-matched ties in North Kildare and Tallaght, round two of the Leinster women’s leagues can give a big idea of many side’s seasonal potential
Hinkson fires Alex to big opening day victory
September 29, 2013 | 3,266 views | Comments (2)Alex see off Hermes with a single strike; Railway, Pembroke, Loreto and UCD pick up strong wins on the first day of the Leinster women’s division one season
The women’s season starts here; full Leinster division one preview
September 27, 2013 | 3,869 views | Leave a commentA massive seven clubs start the Leinster women’s division one clubs start the season under new coaches with four of last year’s top five under new bosses; full run-down of all the Leinster women’s division one clubs
Corinthian
September 27, 2013 | 3,565 views | Comments (1)The youth system remains the main route for growth in Colm Blennerhassett’s Corinthian squad with the likelihood Ailish Long, Hannah MacKay, Steph Burns and Ailbhe Marsh will play a greater role in the first team panel this season
Glenanne
September 27, 2013 | 4,523 views | Comments (1)Kieran Bolger’s division one coaching debut sees Glenanne add a couple of good up and coming names to their panel with Leinster underage player Saoire O’Donoghue a strong addition
Hermes
September 27, 2013 | 3,976 views | Comments (1)An eye-catching new coaching appointment, double-Olympian Jaimee Claxton – with fellow New Zealander Beth Smith assisting her – makes for very interesting times around Booterstown
Loreto
September 27, 2013 | 3,812 views | Comments (1)Loreto start the season already badly hit by injuries with current international player Lizzie Colvin and past international player Cathy McKean out for the season with cruciate knee injuries.
North Kildare
September 27, 2013 | 3,924 views | Comments (1)Perhaps the biggest signing has been their additions on the coaching front. Mick McKinnon has come in a “consultant” for the season as part of an overall club development plan with Dean Maguire and Rowland Rixon-Fuller offering their coaching expertise
Old Alex
September 27, 2013 | 3,533 views | Leave a commentDidi Cole may yet add to his Old Alex team over the course of the season but, for now, he will primarily be looking for the Milltown club to figure in the top five while progressing their young charges.
Pembroke
September 27, 2013 | 3,829 views | Comments (1)The most active side in the summer, Keith Crawford and Chris Tyrrell’s main task over a comprehensive preseason was to work out where everyone fits in.
Railway Union
September 27, 2013 | 3,538 views | Leave a commentAfter six years under Mick McKinnon, Nasir Munir has big boots to fill and will bring a very new method to Park Avenue.
UCD
September 27, 2013 | 4,082 views | Comments (1)The students push for three Leinster league titles in-a-row has once again drawn many of the country’s young stars to Belfield with several strong new names into the mix
Trinity
September 27, 2013 | 3,859 views | Leave a commentA decent intake has given Trinity cause for optimism and rebirth after a couple of years of upheaval with a wholescale graduates move to Pembroke almost complete.
Didi Cole takes on Old Alex coaching reins
August 15, 2013 | 2,680 views | Comments (4)Old Alex have confirmed Didi Cole as their first team coach for the upcoming season, taking over from Miles Warren for the 2013/14 season.
Hermes answer two-time Olympic Claxton call
July 24, 2013 | 2,715 views | Leave a commentHermes hockey club have announced two-time Olympian Jaimee Claxton will be their first team coach for the upcoming season.
Loreto claim second on low-key final day of Leinster league season
March 25, 2013 | 2,986 views | Leave a commentLoreto claimed second place in women’s Leinster division one as a pair of second half goals saw them get the better of Hermes 2-0 in Beaufort last Saturday.
Delany strike sees Railway Union complete the trophy set with controlled Irish Senior win
March 24, 2013 | 2,846 views | Comments (1)Zara Delany’s superb second half goal saw Railway Union claim the Electric Ireland Irish Senior Cup for the first time at an icy Belfield in thrilling fashion to see off UCD 3-2