School Boys
High School complete amazing rise from obscurity to All-Ireland champions
October 25, 2019 | 1,502 views | Leave a commentThe High School completed their decade-long journey from schools’ hockey obscurity to the top of the boys’ pile as they produced a remarkable comeback to land the Tasmanian Shield.
King’s Hos end 22-year wait for All-Ireland semi-final as Leinster sides dominate
October 24, 2019 | 816 views | Leave a commentKing’s Hospital will contest their first All-Ireland Schoolboys semi-final since 1997, lining out in the first ever all-Leinster final four.
Early contenders make their mark at All-Ireland Schools
October 23, 2019 | 804 views | Leave a commentSome of the early contenders for the All-Ireland Schoolboys Championship title emerged from a competitive day one around Dublin.
Newpark and KH earn ticket to All-Ireland Schools Championships
September 26, 2019 | 342 views | Leave a commentNewpark Comprehensive and King’s Hospital qualified for the All-Ireland Schools following Wednesday’s qualifiers, joining Wesley, St Andrew’s and High School.
KH the U-13 kings again; Sutton through to Junior semi
March 8, 2019 | 250 views | Leave a commentKing’s Hospital claimed back-to-back Leinster Under-13 ‘A’ League titles as they won the title in a shoot-out for the second successive season; Sutton Park through to Junior Cup semi-final; schoolboys round-up
Greene hails “unbelievable” Newtown story as Waterford school go from Munster B to All-Ireland champs
October 26, 2018 | 2,741 views | Leave a comment“It’s just unbelieveable.” Over the course of a 90-second interview in the moments after Newtown coach Stuart Greene – tears drying on his cheeks – repeats the phrase seven times.
Newtown through to first ever All-Ireland semi
October 25, 2018 | 1,466 views | Leave a commentNewtown School reached the semi-final of the All-Ireland Schoolboy Championships for the first time as they beat Friends School Lisburn 2-0 in Belfast.
Tasmanian Shield the prize for five-pronged Leinster challenge
October 22, 2018 | 622 views | Leave a commentThe five-pronged Leinster challenge for the Tasmanian Shield are in their final countdown as they look forward to next week’s All-Ireland Schoolboys competition in Belfast.
Five sides book their tickets to All-Irelands
September 27, 2018 | 1,247 views | Leave a commentFive teams booked their tickets to the All-Ireland Schoolboy Championships on Wednesday afternoon as two Leinster outfits and three Munster schools won out.
High School complete Junior boys double and eliminate Wesley and Andrew’s at senior level
March 16, 2018 | 665 views | Leave a commentHigh School claimed the Leinster schoolboys Junior Cup in drenched conditions at Grange Road with a 2-1 win over St Andrew’s to continue their rise as one of the top hockey academies.
High School retain boys Junior A league crown
January 25, 2018 | 415 views | Leave a commentHigh School retained the Leinster boys Junior A league title with a 4-1 win over St Andrew’s in the final held at Wesley College on Wednesday afternoon.
Stroke Judge-ment works for Andrew’s to land seventh All-Ireland title
October 28, 2017 | 1,296 views | Leave a commentNick Judge produced two immaculate shoot-out saves to ensure St Andrew’s remain the kings of the All-Ireland Schoolboys hockey scene, winning the Tasmanian Shield at Garryduff for the fifth time in sixth years.
High School reach first ever All-Ireland Schools semi
October 26, 2017 | 1,386 views | Leave a commentHigh School reached the All-Ireland Schoolboys semi-final for the first time, becoming just the fifth different Leinster side to reach the knock-out phase of the competition.
All-Ireland Schools – day two results and standings
October 26, 2017 | 1,088 views | Leave a commentHigh School, Wesley, Banbridge, St Andrew’s and Friends all made it two wins from two at the All-Ireland Schools in Cork this morning
Stage set for All-Ireland Schoolboys qualifiers
September 10, 2017 | 941 views | Leave a commentThe All-Ireland Schoolboy Championships qualifiers will raise the curtain on their new season on Friday, September 29 with six sides seeking to qualify for the main event
Mossley Performance Academy’s new development approach
August 10, 2017 | 804 views | Leave a commentMossley’s Performance Academy will play a high-quality series against Waterloo Ducks and Royal Orée in Brussels from August 25-28 with a view to setting up a development link in Belgium on an ongoing basis.
Brilliant Bradley save completes perfect quadruple season for St Andrew’s
March 22, 2017 | 1,231 views | Leave a commentBen Bradley’s brilliant diving save saw St Andrew’s eventually prevail to complete an amazing schoolboy treble as they beat Wesley 6-5 in a shoot-out after an arm-wrestle in normal time ended 2-2.
Senior Boys Cup final to be live-streamed
March 22, 2017 | 1,980 views | Comments (1)The Hook is delighted to host a live stream of the Leinster Schoolboys Senior Cup final between Wesley College and St Andrew’s College at Grange Road from 1.30pm on Wednesday, March 22.
Canning strikes again as High School do double
March 15, 2017 | 780 views | Leave a commentAndrew Canning scored the vital goal for the second time in a fortnight as High School’s boys added the Leinster Junior Cup title to the league crown courtesy of a 1-0 win over Wesley College.
Canning seals historic Junior A league win for High School
March 1, 2017 | 912 views | Leave a commentAndrew Canning’s supremely cool finish saw High School finally end their wait for a Junior A boys league title; St Andrew’s land the Senior and U-13A titles while Wesley prevail at minor level in festival of finals