The tears and the hootch flow as King Brian reclaims crownTV View: It's a disquieting fact for those of us who reckon it can't be more than, oooh, six years since that Michael Kiernan…Mon Mar 29 2004 - 01:00
Armagh regain schools' titleRoyal School, Armagh, regained the All-Ireland Schools' title they won at their first attempt two years ago when they completed…Sat Mar 27 2004 - 00:00
Lots of loose ends to tie upWomen's Hockey Club championship With Pegasus, Loreto and Cork Harlequins already confirmed as their province's champions this…Fri Mar 26 2004 - 00:00
Armagh on title course againSchoolgirls' Hockey All-Ireland finals tournament Two years after winning the All-Ireland Schools' finals at their first attempt…Fri Mar 26 2004 - 00:00
Loreto make light of losses to take titleWomen's Hockey: When they lost the services of four key players - Aoife Pomeroy, Sarah Rand, Rachel Brophy and Sarah Scott - …Mon Mar 22 2004 - 00:00
No rest for Loreto in light of BowersWomen's Hockey: If league titles were always won as comprehensively and, seemingly, as effortlessly as Pembroke Wanderers' fourth…Mon Mar 15 2004 - 00:00
Black eyes and red faces as the mighty keep fallingTV View: "Ah now, hold your horses," aggrieved punters have oft been heard to say when the nag upon which they've staked their…Mon Mar 15 2004 - 00:00
Loreto on verge of capturing titleWomen's Hockey Weekend preview: Should results go their way this weekend, Loreto could win the Leinster Division One title for…Fri Mar 12 2004 - 00:00
Old foes to renew rivalryHOCKEY: So much for the theory that Pegasus and Hermes might be susceptible to a shock in Saturday's Irish Senior Cup semi-…Mon Mar 08 2004 - 00:00
Wood alone keeps head above waters as passions overflowTV View: It was, quite probably, Keith Wood's finest performance for his country, and while nobody would doubt that Gordon D…Mon Mar 08 2004 - 00:00
Cork Harlequins to rise to the challengeWOME'S HOCKEY / Irish Senior Cup semi-finals: Home advantage, form and experience, they all point towards a Hermes versus Pegasus…Fri Mar 05 2004 - 00:00
Funding debate gathers urgencyHockey Round-up: Frustrating as it was for all concerned, the decision last Thursday to call off the weekend's men's and women…Mon Mar 01 2004 - 00:00
Rain ends Ireland's time in SpainWomen's Hockey The intervention of torrential rain in Madrid on Saturday brought a premature end to Ireland's build-up to next…Mon Feb 23 2004 - 00:00
Ireland get morale boost with victory over SpainWomen's Hockey: There were times on the flight back to Europe from Argentina earlier this week that the Irish squad wondered…Fri Feb 20 2004 - 00:00
Smiles suggest it wasn't half badPlayers' reaction: Well, for the Irish players doing the talking last night that was another box ticked in the "lifetime's ambition…Thu Feb 19 2004 - 00:00
Loreto denied three-in-a-rowWOMEN'S HOCKEY: The last time Loreto lost in the Irish Senior Cup was when Hermes knocked them out in the second round in December…Mon Feb 16 2004 - 00:00
Pegasus hoping cup dream won't be grounded againHockey: Having won the Irish Senior Cup four times in the 1990s, bringing their total number of triumphs to nine (six short …Fri Feb 13 2004 - 00:00
Argentina reinforce gulfWomen's Hockey Round-up: While the quality of opposition lined up for Ireland's build-up to next month's Olympic Qualifier in…Mon Feb 09 2004 - 00:00
Interpros offer chance to stake international claimWomens Hockey: This time a year ago six of the Irish senior squad currently in Argentina preparing for next month's Olympic …Fri Feb 06 2004 - 00:00
Brazil to bring top stars to DublinIn return for the substantial fee they will be paid by the Football Association of Ireland for coming to Dublin to play a friendly…Wed Feb 04 2004 - 00:00
Pembroke maintain their cup defenceWomen's Hockey Weekend round-up: It might be proving to be a disappointing season for Pembroke Wanderers on the league front…Mon Feb 02 2004 - 00:00
UK Sport accepts NI funding anomalyWOMEN'S HOCKEY: As the Irish squad prepare to leave for Argentina next Monday for a series of games against some of the world…Fri Jan 30 2004 - 00:00
Loreto maintain advantageWOMEN'S HOCKEY/Weekend round-up: It's "as you were" at the top of the Leinster first division table after the top four all won…Mon Jan 26 2004 - 00:00
Loreto side to catchWOMEN'S HOCKEY: After last weekend's Irish Senior Cup exertions the leading clubs return to the business of league title-chasing…Fri Jan 23 2004 - 00:00
Loreto given a tough taskWOMEN'S HOCKEY : If Loreto are to become the first club in 55 years to win three Irish Senior Cups in-a-row they're going have…Mon Jan 19 2004 - 00:00
South Korea join long list of top-flight oppositionWomen's Hockey News round-up: While the Irish team continue their preparations for March's Olympic qualifier in New Zealand …Fri Jan 16 2004 - 00:00
US tour final chance for hopefulsWomen's Hockey Ireland squad Five matches in seven days (starting Sunday) against the United States in San Francisco, three …Fri Jan 09 2004 - 00:00
Big two strengthen their gripWOMEN'S HOCKEY: When Hermes and Loreto lose the services of their five internationals after Christmas their Leinster League …Mon Dec 22 2003 - 00:00
Perry's proud reign continuesSQUASH: Both finals at the National Championships in Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club yesterday were a repeat of last year's deciders…Mon Dec 22 2003 - 00:00
Another setback for UCD's hopesWomen's Hockey: UCD's hopes of a top-three finish in the Leinster League this season, one that would qualify them for the All…Fri Dec 19 2003 - 00:00
Five newcomers get the callHockey: Five uncapped players have been included in Riet Kuper's 20-strong squad which travels to the United States in January…Tue Dec 16 2003 - 00:00
Head-wrecking permutations"Ah here, the only 'permutation' I want is one in my hair," said Irish assistant manager John McDonnell, patting his head, a …Thu Dec 04 2003 - 00:00
Irish squad Player-by-player guideHenderson, one of a lengthy Cabra dynasty of goalkeepers (including father Paddy, brothers Stephen and Dave and nephew Stephen…Sat Nov 29 2003 - 00:00
Final chance to impress KuperWomen's Hockey: Division One players around the country may have to be reminded of the rudiments of hockey by the time they …Fri Nov 21 2003 - 00:00
Last chance to impress SmithRep of Ireland v Paraguay Richmond Park Kick-off: 7.30 p.mWed Nov 19 2003 - 00:00
Kuper runs rule over big squadWomen's Hockey After adding five more names to the senior development panel, which meets in Dublin this weekend, national coach…Fri Nov 14 2003 - 00:00
Longford Town's Dillon called into Irish under-20 squadWorld Youth Cup: The National League's representation in the Republic of Ireland under-20 squad that leaves for the World Youth…Thu Nov 13 2003 - 00:00
Corinthian build sound foundations for successWomen's Hockey: With most of Leinster's leading teams off duty this weekend attention falls on the opening rounds of the Jacqui…Fri Nov 07 2003 - 00:00
Smith keeps faith with faithfulsThe task of picking a squad of 20 for next month's World Youth Championship was, Gerry Smith admitted, one that gave him sleepless…Sat Nov 01 2003 - 00:00
Stars plucked from the skyIt remains one of the most famous of Irish sporting momentsSat Nov 01 2003 - 00:00
Make-or-break time for AlexWOMEN'S HOCKEY: Weekend previews: With two matches over the weekend Old Alexandra and Pembroke Wanderers have the chance to …Fri Oct 31 2003 - 00:00
Long Cup run for PortadownHockey: Portadown make the longest trip of the weekend when they head south to play UCC in the first round of the Irish Senior…Fri Oct 24 2003 - 01:00
Hermes show why they are still the ones to catchHockey: While the Irish Hockey Association plotted and planned the future of the game in Ireland at the Montrose Hotel in Dublin…Mon Oct 20 2003 - 01:00
Dublin to host under-21sHOCKEY/Women's News: The Irish Hockey Association's application to host next July's under-21 women's European Championships (…Fri Oct 17 2003 - 01:00
Kinsella escapes charge over bottle throwingIrish News: UEFA and the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have confirmed that no disciplinary action will be taken against…Wed Oct 15 2003 - 01:00
Healy holds keyWomen's Hockey Weekend round-up: "I hate complimenting other goalkeepers," said Tara Browne after Saturday's scoreless draw …Mon Oct 13 2003 - 01:00
Daunting trip to NZ envisagedWomen's Hockey News round-up: While it might not be quite deemed a crisis in Irish women's hockey the loss to the senior squad…Fri Oct 10 2003 - 01:00
Irish captain Kohler decides to move onHOCKEY: In the wake of the decisions in the past few days of Annette Fortune and Graeme Francey to step down from their positions…Thu Oct 09 2003 - 01:00
A lot to the manager's lotHockey: If proof were needed of the commitment required for involvement in international hockey these days, a look at the Irish…Mon Oct 06 2003 - 01:00
