Field Hockey EHC 2011 - Ireland beats Italy 4:1 and prevents relegation

August 27th, GANT EHC in Moenchengladbach, Italy - Ireland 1:4 (0:3)

27.08.2011 - The Irish women won 4:1 (3:0) against Italy. Because Azerbaijan lost its match against Belgium, Ireland prevented relegation. Three great attacks in the first half were enough to win the match.

Italy started well prepared and had the first chances. After a few minutes Ireland took control and the team of headcoach Gene Muller played three really strong minutes. Emma Clarke exploited the first chance of the Irish team in the 17th minute. Nicola Symmons and Aine Connery increased the Irish lead to 3:0 (19th/20th). In the second half Italy got stronger and Alessia Padalino scored after 43 minutes with a backhand shot.

Ireland didn`t become nervous and controlled the match. The last goal of the day was successfully scored by Shirley McCay two minutes before the end. After the final whistle the Irish women had to wait until the end of the Azerbaijan match, then they celebrated staying in the A-Division.

Goals:

0:1 Emma Clarke (17.)

0:2 Nicola Symmons (19.)

0:3 Aine Connery (20.)

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1:3 Alessia Padalino (43.)

1:4 Shirley Mc Cay (68.)

Penalty Corners:

ITA – / IRL 5 (1 goal)

Green cards:

Matilde Canavosio (35.); Chiara Padalino (53.) / Emma Smyth (44.)

Yellow cards:

Agata Wybieralaska (63.) / -

Umpires:

Eskina / Sanders

Original Article: http://www.hockey.de/VVI-web/default.asp?lokal=DHB&innen=/VVI-web/EM/2011/Ergebnisdienst.asp&auswahl=0&spiel=17&version=EN

Field Hockey EHC 2011 - Ireland reaches fifth place

28. Augst, GANT EHC, in Moenchengladbach: Spain - Ireland 2:3 (1:1)

28.08.2011 - On the last day of GANT EuroHockey Championships in Mönchengladbach, the Irish team sprang an upset. The team from Ireland defeated against the Olympic vice-champion Spain 2:3 (1:1) and celebrated the best ever result of an Irish team in European championships. Timothy Cockram scored two goals and became the man of the match.

In the first half, both teams played on the same level. It became an open game. During the first 30 minutes Spain started to control the match, and the Olympic vice-champion from Beijing scored the lead in the 24th minute (1:0). Pau Quemada converted a short corner with a strong hit in the left corner of the goal. In spite of this, the Irish team did not give up. The equalizer was scored by Eugene Magee. He converted a short corner in the 33rd minute (1:1).

After the break, the favorites from Spain started to control the match. Daniel Martin‘s team played well and had a lot of opportunities to score a goal, but they did not use these consequently. In the 42nd minute, Spanish captain Santi Freixa again converted a short corner and put Spain into the lead for the second time (2:1). Afterwards, Spain tried to maintain the lead, the Irish team tried to equalize.

In the 64th minute, Timothy Cockram converted another short corner with a strong unstoppable hit in the left corner and scored (2:2). Following this, the Spanish team began to run out of steam. One green card and one yellow card weakened the team from the iberian peninsula in the 67th minute. Ireland tried everything to benefit from these penalties. In the last minute of the game, Cockram was successful. He converted a short corner and scored his second goal in six minutes.

Ireland celebrates its best result in European championships. The Spanish team must try to forget this tournament and look forward to qualifying for the Olympics.

Goals:

1:0 Pau Quemada (PC, 25.)

1:1 Eugene Magee (PC, 32.)

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2:1 Santi Freixa (PC, 42.)

2:2 Timothy Cockram (PC, 64.)

2:3 Timothy Cockram (PC, 70.)

Penalty Corners:

ESP 5 (2 Tore) / IRL 6 (3)

Green Cards:

ESP David Algere (58.) / Miquel Delas (67.)

IRL Joseph Brennan (16.) / David Ames (22.) / Christopher Cargo (70.)

Yellow Cards:

ESP Eduard Tubau (67.)

Umpires:

Knülle / Van Eert

Original Article: http://www.hockey.de/VVI-web/default.asp?lokal=DHB&innen=/VVI-web/EM/2011/Ergebnisdienst.asp&auswahl=1&spiel=18&version=EN

Ireland’s victory secures spot in the 2013 Championships

26. August, EHC in Mönchengladbach, Men: Ireland – Russia 8:2 (5:1)

26.08.2011 - The relegation match between Ireland and Russia was a one-sided match right from the beginning. Ireland, having already three league points in the pool C took the initiative right from the start and played fast and efficient hockey. They were rewarded three fast goals by Michael Watt, Michael Darling and Eugene Magee in the first 25 minutes of the match.

Russia played well, but had to concede two further goals by Tim Cockram and David Ames despite Platonov’s goal. Right after halftime, Ireland scored another goal, was 6:1 in the lead and took the speed out of the match a bit after this goal. This gave Russia a couple of nice possibilities and they scored from a counter attack after a penalty corner. John Jermyn scored twice with fantastic drag flicks in the 64th and 70th minute to end the match 8:2.

Goals:

1:0 Michael Watt (PC, 14.)

2:0 Michael Darling (21.)

3:0 Eugene Magee (KE, 24.)

4:0 Tim Cockram (32.)

5:0 David Ames (34.)

5:1 Aleksandr Platonov (35.)

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6:1 William McCabe (39.)

6:2 Pavel Plesetskiy (50.)

7:2 John Jermyn (PC, 64.)

8:2 John Jermyn (PC, 70.)

Penalty Corners:

IRL 8 (4 Tore) / RUS 0

Umpires:

Uyttenhove / Gentles

Original Article: http://www.hockey.de/VVI-web/default.asp?lokal=DHB&innen=/VVI-web/EM/2011/Ergebnisdienst.asp&auswahl=1&spiel=13&version=EN

Ireland claims three points after strong performance

August 25th, GANT EHC in Mönchengladbach, Women: Azerbaijan – Ireland 1:3 (0:1)

25.08.2011 - Ireland started strong into the match and earned the first penalty corner after only two minutes of play and kept the pressure high. Azerbaijan barely crossed the middle line in the first 15 minutes of the match. Ireland was the dominant team, but had trouble penetrating the circle against a strong defence. Symmons and Jacob had the chance to score, but could not get the ball over the line.

Azerbaijan’s first circle penetration came as late as the 25th minute, but did not pose bring any danger to the Irish goal. The 32nd minute brought relief to the Irish fans: Michelle Harvey scored after a penalty corner. Ireland dominated also the second half right from the beginning and had more chances in the circle after the 50th minute. Lisa Jacob prepared a fine goal by Clarke and Symmons scored after incredible passing by her team mates with a lower back hand.

Azerbaijan scored after a PC two minutes before the final whistle – too late to endanger a well-deserved Irish vitory. Ireland‘s Coach Gene Muller was “delighted“ having won three important points and was happy with this team’s performance: “we have kept the concentration high during the whole match. “

Goals:

0:1 Michelle Harvey (32., PC)

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0:2 Emma Clarke (58.)

0:3 Nicola Symmons (63.)

1:3 Yoon Seon KIim (68., KE)

Penalty Corners:

AZE 3 (1 Goal) / IRL 6 (1 Goal)

Green Cards:

Mi Seon Aliyeva (14.), Yuan Gurbanova (20.) / Sinead McCarthy (27.)

Umpires:

Victoria Del Olmo / Valentina Tomasi

Original Article: http://www.hockey.de/VVI-web/default.asp?lokal=DHB&innen=/VVI-web/EM/2011/Ergebnisdienst.asp&auswahl=0&spiel=14&version=EN

The Netherlands beat a fighting Irish team

24th of August, GANT EHC in Mönchengladbach: Netherlands - Ireland 7:4 (3:2)

24.08.2011 - The Dutch team won its last group match 7:4 (3:2) against a combative Irish team. VeteranTaeke Taekema scored four goals and shot his team to victory.

In the seventh minute, Bob de Voogd scored the leading goal after a combination over the right side. The lead came surprisingly to its end, in the 14th minute. After a long pass behind the Dutch defensive line, Eugen Magee scored the equalizer. After this, the Dutch men seemed to be paralyzed. The Irish team took advantage of this. William Geoffrey Mc Cabe converted a short corner and scored the leading goal.

Afterwards, the Dutch tried everything to turn the score before the break. Taekema was successful. In the 27th and 31st minutes, he converted two short corners with flicks. At the beginning of the second half, Taekema scored the goals which later proved to be decisive ones. The 31-year-old defender used two short corners to score two goals. In the 60th minute, the Dutch captain Teun de Nooijer raised the score to 6:2 with a flick, after a brilliant counter attack.

Seconds later, Timothy Cockram scored (6:3), but the favorite team from the Netherlands answered with another goal by Bob de Voogd, two minutes before the end of the game. The final goal was scored by Irish forward Michael Watt in the 69th minute. Therefore, the Dutch team won its last group match deservedly, after a very good performance with four goals by Taekema.

Goals:

1:0 Bob de Voogd (7.)

1:1 Eugen Magee (14.)

1:2 William Geoffrey Mc Cabe (KE, 22.)

2:2 Taeke Taekema (KE, 27.)

3:2 Taeke Taekema (KE, 31.)

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4:2 Taeke Taekema (KE, 46.)

5:2 Taeke Taekema (KE, 51.)

6:2 Teun de Nooijer (60.)

6:3 Timothy Cockram (62.)

7:3 Bob de Voogd (68.)

7:4 Michael Watt (69.)

Short corners:

NED 7 (4 Tore) / IRL 2 (1)

Umpires:

Mair / Vaquez Lopez

Original Article: http://www.hockey.de/VVI-web/default.asp?lokal=DHB&innen=/VVI-web/EM/2011/Ergebnisdienst.asp&auswahl=1&spiel=11&version=EN

England finished the game in command

23rd August, GANT EHC (women) in Mönchengladbach: Ireland– England 1:3 (1:0)

23.08.2011 - The English women had a spectacular win in the first game on Tuesday 3:1 (0:1) against the pluckily competitive Irish. However, the outsiders led 1:0 at halftime. Both teams made the most of their early chances, but it wasn’t until the 33rd minute that Niamh Small won the unexpected early lead for Ireland.

England had dominated until then, but without being really dangerous in front of goal. This changed after the break. England came out of the cabin full of power and turned the game with two quick goals. The first was a successful stroke from Hannah Macleod (41). Shortly afterwards Helen Richardson pushed the ball over the line to put England into the lead for the first time (44).

Anne Panter then brought the score to 3:1 after a penalty corner (54). The game was then decided and England easily held on to their lead until time. Trainer Danny Kerry was nevertheless unsatisfied: “We played badly; the only positive result is that we are now in the semi-finals”.

Goals:

1:0 Niamh Small (33)

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1:1 Hannah Macleod (41)

1:2 Helen Richardson (44)

1:3 Anne Panter (KE, 54)

Penalty corners:

IRE 1 (-) / ENG 6 (1 goal)

Umpires:

Bartlema / Meister

Original Article: http://www.hockey.de/VVI-web/default.asp?lokal=DHB&innen=/VVI-web/EM/2011/Ergebnisdienst.asp&auswahl=0&spiel=9&version=EN

Ireland wins the first three points of the tournament

22nd of August, GANT EHC in Mönchengladbach, Men: France – Ireland 0:2 (0:0)

22.08.2011 - In a hard-fought match, the team from Ireland won 2:0 against France and received the first three points. The Irish players dominated the game, the French team tried to score a goal with counter-attacks. Ireland had a lot of opportunities to score a goal, but the French goalkeeper Henri-Julien Lhomme performed very well several times.

The match became rougher. At the end of the game, the umpires gave eight time penalties. Like in the first half, the Irish team was better, in the second 35 minutes. After a rude foul in the circle, the umpires declared a seven meter to Ireland.

John Jermyn used his chance and scored the 1:0. Twelve minutes later, the umpires gave a second seven meter to Ireland, after a illegal block inside the circle. John Jermyn converted the penalty again. So, the game ended 2:0 and Ireland has a good opportunity to reach the staying up.

Goals:

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0:1 John Jermyn (PS, 56.)

0:2 John Jermyn (PS, 68.)

Penalty Corners

FRA 3 (-) / IRE 3 ( -)

Penalty Strokes

FRA - / IRE 2 (2)

Yellow Cards:

Fabien Magner (25.); Francois Scheefer (52.); Bastien Dierckens (55.) / Conor Harte (59.); Michael Darling (70.)

Umpires

Vazquez Lopez / Uyttenhove

Orignial Article: http://www.hockey.de/VVI-web/default.asp?lokal=DHB&innen=/VVI-web/EM/2011/Ergebnisdienst.asp&auswahl=1&spiel=5&version=EN

England win in a cliffhanger

21st August, GANT EHC in Mönchengladbach: England– Ireland 4:2 (1:1)

20.08.2011 - The Olympic hosts England defeated Ireland after a hard fought prestige duel 4:2 (1:1). The two teams have more in common than just the usual rivalry between neighbours.

The green-clad underdogs threatened throughout to upset the favoured English team. It wasn’t until two minutes before the end that England’s captain Barry Middleton ensured his team’s three points. After thirteen minutes there were enthusiastic attacks from the men in green. Christopher Cargo entered the English circle with the ball and put Ireland into the lead, to the delight of the Irish fans (13). Conor Harte almost increased the lead to 2:0 just six minutes later, but his stroke skimmed over the English bar.

However, in the twentieth minute the selfless efforts of the shamrocks came to naught when England’s Matt Daly found himself with the ball and with his back to the goal (20). A quick turn and the ball wobbled into the net 1:1. Ireland seemed shocked and England was back in the game. Shortly after the change of ends came the next setback for the outsiders. After a mistake in the circle, the England captain intercepted the ball and hammered it into the goal for a 2:1 lead (39).

For the Irish team, Gormley tried to tidy up his team in midfield but their play became ever more hectic. David Harte in the Irish goal kept his team in the game by saving seven corners. But in the 55th minute Ashley Jackson converted the eighth attempt 3:1 and thus ensured a more comfortable lead. This didn’t last long because only six minutes later it was the turn of England’s goalkeeper Nick Brothers to dig the ball out of the net (61), after John Jermyn converted a corner with an unstoppable shot narrowing the score to 3:2.

This woke up the fans in green who cheered their team forward. Shortly before the end Ireland were awarded a penalty corner – a great chance to tie the score. Nick Brothers for England saved the day with a spectacular effort. England’s captain Barry Middleton put the game beyond Ireland’s reach two minutes before the end, when after a skillful attack down the right side he coolly rounded off the game 4:2 (68).

The England trainer Jason Lee said later “Ireland played well and made life difficult for us for a long time, but we worked hard enough to win in the end.” The Ireland coach Revington was also basically satisfied with his team, especially as they had saved so many corners. He added to this “We must do something about conceding some many corners. This is something we must still work on”.

Goals:

0:1 Christopher Cargo (13.)

1:1 Matt Daly (20.)

2:1 Barry Middleton (39.)

3:1 Ashley Jackson (PC, 55.)

3:2 John Jermyn (PC, 61.)

4:2 Barry Middleton (68.)

Penalty corners:

ENG 8 (1 goal) / IRE 2 (1 goal)

Yellow card:

- / IRE Paul Gleghorne (foul, 19.)

Umpires:

Metchette/ Heinz

Original Article: http://www.hockey.de/VVI-web/default.asp?lokal=DHB&innen=/VVI-web/EM/2011/Ergebnisdienst.asp&auswahl=1&spiel=3&version=EN

German ladies started with a deserved win in the Europeans

20th August, EHC (W) in Mönchengladbach: Germany - Ireland 3:0 (2:0)

20.08.2011 - The German women played their first match of GANT EuroHockey Championships in Moenchengladbach. The beat Ireland 3-0 (2-0) . Following a slow start, the DHB women showed a much better performance in the second half and ultimately deserved the win. Led by the experienced Natascha Keller the home team managed a good start in their mission "Olympic qualification."

"We did not expect to win, but we wanted a good performance. Although I am disappointed by the defeat, I am not displeased with the outcome, "said Gene Muller For the German team the game against the Irish women was a prelude to measure. The win over the islanders was the first step to achieving their goal of Olympic qualification. The first three points in the group stage will calm the nerves of the team.

"Of course we are under great pressure because we expect, if all things go to plan, a place in the final , so I'm very happy with the first game, "said Michael Behrmann. " The team was well prepared and could now take the title , I believe", the coach continued. Tomorrow, the German women have the opportunity to underline their title ambitions , England is waiting as the next opponent of the home team.

Goals:

1:0 Natascha Keller (2.)

2:0 Fanny Rinne (PS, 23.)

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3:0 Julia Müller (PC, 48.)

Corners:

GER 5 (1 Goal) / IRL 2 (-)

Umpires:

Bartlema / Del Olmo

Original Article: http://www.hockey.de/VVI-web/default.asp?lokal=DHB&innen=/VVI-web/EM/2011/Ergebnisdienst.asp&auswahl=0&spiel=3&version=EN

Irish / Ireland – Field Hockey Kit on the Field Hockey Caricature Builder

The latest kit to be added to the fieldhockey.co Field Hockey Caricature Builder is the Irish/Ireland kit. Shamrock Green with white shorts and shamrock green socks, and of course red hair.

Irish Hockey Local Lotto

The Irish Hockey Local Lotto which was launched just under 2 weeks ago has proved popular with the hockey public with over 100 people signing up to play in just 13 days.

The hockey local lotto was set up to provide the association and teams with a fun and simple way to fundraise. The lottery players also get to choose exactly where their money and support is channelled and they make this decision when they sign up to play, for example they can select senior women, u16 boys or grass roots and development" the choice is entirely up to them.

The lottery starts off with a Jackpot prize of 1,000 euro and if you match all four numbers the cash prize is yours! Also to ensure there is a winner every week the IHA will also choose two lucky dip winners to collect 20 euros each. The first draw for the Lottery will be made on the last day of the ESB & Men’s Senior Interpros on Sunday 28th March in grange road and there after the lottery will be done on a weekly basis every Tuesday starting from Tuesday 6th April.

So if you want to be in with a chance to scoop a 1000 Euro and support your favourite Irish hockey team go to Irish Hockey now!

Irish Weekend Highlights

Although the men’s IJC progresses to the Quarter finals and the ESB & Men’s Junior Interprovincials take place this weekend many eyes will be on the ESB Irish hockey league as the women progress through to the final round of the 2009/2010 Irish Hockey League. The top two of each pool will qualify for the finals weekend which is taking place on the 15th / 16th May. As a result of the IHL and Junior Interpros the women’s branch leagues remain somewhat diminished this weekend.

ESB IRISH HOCKEY LEAGUE Round 5

In pool A all matches are scheduled for a 1pm hit off and with that there are some very exciting clashes on offer. In Park Avenue, the top two clash but the curtain raiser will be an U16’s match between Railway and Pembroke at 11.00 in Park Avenue where the up and coming talent in the 2 clubs will be on show. The main event at 1pm sees the top two and unbeaten teams in the pool pitched against each other. Despite Railway having already won the group this will be a close fought game as Pembroke need to win to be assured of second place. These derby games are always fiercely contested and both teams will be hoping all their players are fully fit as the heavy hockey schedule at this time of the year is starting to take its toll. Spectators will be entertained by a ‘hit the cross bar’ competition for the colts at half time.

Elsewhere in Pool A Cork Harlequins are on the cusp of securing a place in the final two if results go their way when they take on Ards with a home advantage. The cork contingent are currently on 9 points just one adrift of Pembroke’s ten so they will be very keen to leapfrog the Pembroke side so they can secure the coveted spot in the finals in May.

The final game in Pool A is between Cork C of I and Ballymoney with both sides looking to secure their first win in the IHL this year and avoid the wooden spoon there is still plenty to play for even though the thought of qualification is off the table for both teams.

In Pool B (all start times 3pm) the big game to watch will be when Hermes will make the short journey to Rathfarnham to face their Leinster rivals and defending IHL champions Loreto in a game that will decide who progresses through to the finals weekend. A draw is enough for Hermes but nothing less than a win for Loreto will do. This match promises to be a great game between these arch rivals, however Hermes will have to cope with the loss of services from Captain Jenny Burke who is expecting her second child but in her absence International Deirdre Duke has stepped into her shoes hitting the net regularly in the last few matches the squad will also now be marshalled by Christine Quinlan who has taken over the captains armband. Loreto will be in no mood to let go of the title they won last year and with the highly skilled players and competitive nature of these two sides this is without a doubt the stand out fixtures of this pool’s concluding round.

Elsewhere table toppers Pegasus currently reside on 12 points will be quite confident of progressing through to the finals weekend when they face Randalstown this weekend who are yet to record their first win in this league. Pegasus have a perfect four from four record and will be keen to keep that in tact as they power forward towards the finals weekend. The final match in Pool B is between Old Alex and UCC neither of whom have done have done enough for a shot at a semi finals spot this year however, this year was their first foray into the Irish Hockey League and both sides have put in some fine performances.

Leinster Men

In Leinster Division One this weekend it’s crunch time for Glenanne as they face the tough prospect of three games in four days that could go a long way in deciding the destination of the title. First up for the Tallaght side is the visit of Three Rock Rovers on Thursday night. Rovers themselves could do with putting some points on the board, with YMCA and Monkstown breathing down their necks for next season’s IHL places. Saturday sees Fingal travel to Tallaght, with Sunday’s game against Pembroke completing a home triple-header for the Glens. Wanderers are the only team to register a league victory against Glenanne this season, and the Ballsbridge club will be hoping to repeat this feat as they still have very realistic title aspirations themselves. Current leaders Corinthian entertain Three Rock on Saturday as their impressive season continues. They will be very interested onlookers in Tallaght as the two sides below them play out a game that is huge for them as well. Pembroke face a difficult weekend double, beginning against Monkstown on Saturday. The Glenageary club sit just outside the IHL places as it currently stands and will be hoping to upset Pembroke in Rathdown, before facing doomed Clontarf on Sunday. The North Dubliners could have a big say in IHL qualification this weekend if they can defy the odds and take something from either YMCA on Saturday or Monkstown on Sunday.

Munster Men:

Cork Harlequins head in to a busy weekend as they look to keep the pressure on league leaders Church of Ireland, but standing in their way are UCC and Bandon. ‘Quins take on the students on Saturday in Mount Mercy College; a ground they will not have fond memories of having been dumped out of the Irish Senior Cup by Lisnagarvey on their last outing at this pitch. UCC have plenty to play for in this match as their battle with Bandon for the IHL wildcard spot continues. ‘Quins travel to Bandon Grammar School on Sunday, a venue where they know goals come at a premium. ‘Quins will have to work hard to break down the Bandon defence who are notoriously hard to score against at home.

Munster Women:

It is a battle of the bottom two as Ashton welcome UL to Ashton School in what should be a close affair.

Ulster Women:

The premier league for the women takes place both tonight and on Friday evening this week. Randalstown v Quins tonight should go in Quins favour if the league tables are anything to go by, Randalstown are just 3 from the bottom at the moment. Victorians v Pegasus should see Pegasus secure a few more points on the board and Victorians will have a very tough task this evening as they are currently facing relegation to Senior 1. Although the mighty Pegasus were held to a 3-3 with Elks at the week end which was not expected by the girls in red. Armagh who are on a high having secured a 3-0 win over Ards last Saturday will be keen to continued their winning ways when they take on Lisnagarvey who are bottom half of league.

Irish Men's League results

In Pool A With a match still to go (Banbridge v Instonians 7pm), Pembroke sit at the top of the table after a 3-0 win over Cork Harlequins. Corinthian and Monkstown hang onto 3rd & 4th place respectively after sharing the spoils of a 2 all draw this evening.

In Pool B Lisnagarvey secured the spot at the top of the table with a 3-1 win over fellow Ulstermen Cookstown. Cork C of I are right on their tails on five points with thanks to a 4-3 win over Annadale, while Glenanne found their winning ways once again putting in 4 goals against Three Rock's 3 in a fast paced thriller.

POOL A

Pembroke Wanderers 3 v 0 Cork Harlequins 2010-01-23 15:00
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Monkstown 2 v 2 Corinthian 2010-01-23 16:30
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Banbridge v Instonians 2010-01-23 19:00
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POOL B

C of I A 4 v 3 Annadale 2010-01-23 14:30
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Cookstown 1 v 3 Lisnagarvey 2010-01-23 14:30
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Three Rock Rovers 3 v 4 Glenanne 2010-01-23 16:00
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Ireland's Woman train in Spain

Ireland’s Women’s hockey team boarded the plane to Alicante on Friday 22nd February, to commence a week long training camp as they continue to build towards their World Cup Qualifier taking place in Chile from 24th April-3rd May.

Coach Gene Muller is clearly looking forward to the camp which will afford the squad quality and intense training time “Our WCQ preparations kick off with a week-long training camp in Alicante. This affords us the opportunity to train without distraction and competing demands for a week. We have settled on a World Cup Qualifier squad of 24 players so for these players the hard work is just beginning. We have a series of short competition events after we return from Spain which does not include a large training component, so this makes our time in Spain event more significant.”

Ireland will continue their preparations building up ample match practice in the next month. First off they play a double header against Belgium in Nivelles from the 5th-7th February, just two weeks later Ireland head to Bisham where they will play three test games against England from the 21st-24th February. The squad will not have much of a reprieve as a week later they will head to Nice, France to compete in the Senior Celtic Cup.

It is expected that Gene Muller will announce his World Cup Qualifier a week after the Celtic Cup.

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Irish league Results - 09.12.2009

MEN POOL A

Instonians 4 v 1 Monkstown 2009-12-05 14:00
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Cork Harlequins 0 v 2 Corinthian 2009-12-05 14:00
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Banbridge 1 v 2 Pembroke Wanderers 2009-12-05 14:00
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MEN POOL B

Three Rock Rovers 2 v 2 C of I A 2009-12-05 14:00
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Glenanne 2 v 3 Cookstown 2009-12-05 14:00
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Annadale 2 v 4 Lisnagarvey 2009-12-06 14:00
No Venue | Irish Men's Hockey League Pool B (Mens) | Match Report(s)

WOMEN POOL A

Ards 2 v 0 Cork C of I 2009-12-06 14:00
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Ballymoney 1 v 4 Railway Union 2009-12-05 14:00
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Cork Harlequins 2 v 2 Pembroke Wanderers 2009-12-05 14:00
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WOMEN POOL B

Old Alexandra 1 v 3 Hermes 2009-12-05 14:00
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UCC 1 v 2 Pegasus 2009-12-05 14:00
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Loreto 4 v 0 Randalstown 2009-12-06 14:00
No Venue | Irish Women's Hockey League Pool B (Ladies) | Match Report(s)