Women’s Division 1

Four-star UCD deliver perfect double weekend
October 3, 2010 | 2,975 views | Comments (2)Johnny Harte’s UCD completed a perfect weekend as they kept a second successive clean sheet while piling in the goals at the far end to take the early colours bragging rights ahead of Intervarsities later this month.

Connery grabs vital Hermes goal against Alex
October 3, 2010 | 4,677 views | Leave a commentHermes and Old Alex recorded single goal wins while Loreto made it two big successes on the spin in women’s division one. Pembroke got off the mark at Bray’s expense whilst Chloe Watkins settled easily into a UCD jersey

Student’s gunning for Fresh’ approach
October 1, 2010 | 3,166 views | Leave a commentFresher’s week done and dusted, UCD and Trinity endure a double-weekend to get their season up-and-running, facing their league openers on Saturday before facing each other in their back match on Sunday in Santry.

Title challenger’s make statement of intent
September 26, 2010 | 3,019 views | Leave a commentFour comprehensive wins saw Old Alex, Hermes, Loreto and Railway Union all show their intentions for the new women’s division one season with Munster newcomers already showing their value

The season starts here… Women’s Division One
September 24, 2010 | 3,322 views | Leave a commentThree in-a-row chasing Railway Union will hope to ease back into the season when they host Bray tomorrow with their international contingent growing from three to five in recent weeks.

Bray – Women’s Division One preview
September 24, 2010 | 4,529 views | Comments (1)Mary Goode’s retirement is the big blow to Bray that leaves them very much looking for inspiration as Cliff Bailey takes over the coaching role from Johnny Harte.

Corinthian – Women’s Division One preview
September 24, 2010 | 3,478 views | Leave a commentCorinthian begin the season after a packed preseason as new boss Harold de Jong attempts to introduce a new style of play to Whitechurch Park.

Glenanne – Women’s Division One preview
September 24, 2010 | 3,483 views | Leave a commentIn the mini-league from sixth to ninth, Glenanne’s prospects look reasonably strong under the tutelage of Guy Garrett with three decent additions to the panel.

Hermes – Women’s Division One preview
September 24, 2010 | 3,714 views | Leave a commentHermes proved the most active in the transfer market this summer, benefitting from the CPP and the move from Cork of Sinead McCarthy and Audrey O’Flynn to bolster the backline.

Loreto – Women’s Division One preview
September 24, 2010 | 3,443 views | Comments (1)An excellent preseason with wins over Greenfields, Pembroke and Railway Union and a draw with Hermes under the new stewardship of Gareth Evans and Graham Shaw means Loreto are bubbling nicely going into the new season.

Old Alex – Women’s Division One preview
September 24, 2010 | 3,113 views | Leave a commentAnother one of the big movers in the summer, the slightly surprising capture – given the lack of IHL hockey – of Shirley McCay is a big boon for the duo of Miles Warren and Ivan Ovington.

Pembroke – Women’s Division One preview
September 24, 2010 | 3,530 views | Leave a commentThe restructuring of the Pembroke side under Justin Sherriff following Natalie Fulton’s tenure as coach means he will take a while to work out his strongest squad.

Railway Union – Women’s Division One preview
September 24, 2010 | 2,962 views | Leave a commentLike for like replacements of their three major departees and some international additions see Railway with plenty of talent in their midst for the coming season.

Trinity – Women’s Division One preview
September 24, 2010 | 3,482 views | Leave a commentMinimal turnover in student terms with graduates Caoimhe Costigan and Christine Boyle sees David Bane continue to mould a young team with plenty of scope to push for an IHL place.

UCD – Women’s Division One preview
September 24, 2010 | 3,903 views | Comments (1)Four strong signings – most notable Chloe Watkins and Niamh Atcheler – will give UCD the boost they need as they adjust to life after Lisa Jacob, captain of the ISC winning side of 2009.

Evans and Shaw team up at Loreto
August 30, 2010 | 3,067 views | Leave a commentGareth Evans and Graham Shaw will team up to take care of Loreto for the upcoming season as they bid to retain their Irish Senior Cup and prepare for a second successive European campaign.

Sherriff takes on Pembroke ladies coaching reins
August 28, 2010 | 3,049 views | Leave a commentJustin Sherriff will coach Pembroke’s ladies in division one in the coming season, hoping to transfer the lessons learned from his glittering playing career to the training field.

Corinthian ladies announce coach de Jong
August 15, 2010 | 3,572 views | Comments (2)Corinthian’s ladies have announced the appointment of former Three Rock and Clontarf boss Harold de Jong as first team coach for the coming season. Speaking about the signing, a club statement said: “his vast experience and knowledge of the game both in Ireland and internationally will be a huge asset to the club. “His appointment […]

Logue to coach Hermes: Leinster coaching news
June 21, 2010 | 2,857 views | Leave a comment* Hermes have appointed Mary Logue as their head coach for the upcoming season, making the switch after a couple of seasons with UCD in which she helped the club win the Irish Senior Cup and return to the Irish Hockey League. She also coached Ireland’s U-18 selection in the European A division last year […]

Bray ladies on lookout for first team coach
June 10, 2010 | 2,685 views | Leave a commentBray ladies are on the look-out for a new coach following Johnny Harte’s decision to step down from the role. The club are looking for someone with good technical and interpersonal skills and someone who can commit fully to coaching a division one side. Candidates would preferably have coaching experience at this level. Anyone with […]