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Ireland: Erika dismisses talk of title decider

Pegasus coach Erika Henry insisted today that Saturday's showdown with Ballymoney WON'T be a Senior League title decider although that's how some pundits might see it.

Ireland: Ulster's big two meet in decider ... again

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Ulster's two strongest hockey schools - RBAI and Banbridge Academy - meet yet again in a cup final tomorrow.

Ireland: Happy days are back for Garvey

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It's wonderful how much things can change in just a few months.

Ireland: Francey no.2 again

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Graeme Francey was today named new Irish assistant coach although he is familiar with the job.

Ireland: TV or not TV
THE best things in life aren't always free as the Belfast Harlequins new Kiwi signing Rachel Sutherland knows only too well.

Ireland: Bann's Chance To Open A Gap

VI Sport league leaders Banbridge attempt to steal a march on the chasing pack - engaged in tomorrow's Powerade Kirk Cup semi finals - when they travel to Stormont to take on NICS.

Ireland: Watt expects Dale domination

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Banbridge coach Stephen Watt today predicted an Annadale v Instonians Kirk Cup final to transpire after Sunday's semi-final double-header.

Ireland: Ards hope to Knock up another scalp
If Coleraine are relegated this season, Ards will have played their part following their 2-1 League win on Saturday.

Ireland- Ulster Fail To Deliver Goods

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Six months ago Ulster revelled in the glory of arguably their best ever interpro series but after that champagne showing and a vintage first half against Munster on Saturday, they faded.

Ireland: Leinster retain inter-pro crown

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Ulster women's coach Graeme Francey wasn't too downhearted about his young charges' failure to snatch the senior interprovincial trophy from Leinster's grasp yesterday.

Ireland: Ulster take a battering

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Ulster fell to what's thought to be their heaviest ever senior interpro defeat in Dublin yesterday as a 4-0 win for Leinster enabled the hosts to claim the trophy.

Ireland: Hockey Beat: Video tasty

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IRISH hockey's new Chief Executive Paul Varian has pledged to be innovative in marketing the sport to a wider audience.

Ireland: Hockey Beat: Bowe away
HANNAH Bowe put country before club last Saturday to miss Armagh's crunch Qualifying League derby clash with Lurgan.

Ireland: Hockey Beat: Twin peak
NEW Irish coach Dave Passmore made the news pages of an English tabloid a few years ago - but for all the right reasons!

Ireland: Hannah Completes Ulster Win In Style
Hannah Bowe hit a superb hat-trick in her senior inter-provincial debut last night in Dublin as Ulster opened their account with a 7-0 win over Connacht.

Ireland: Mark follows in Jimmy's footsteps ...

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Lisnagarvey's Mark Robinson has been called up to the Ulster senior inter-provincial squad ahead of this weekend's series in Dublin.

Ireland: Fiona will fit the bill for Ulster

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Fiona Ferguson has overcome an injury scare and will line out for Ulster in this week-end's senior interpro series in Dublin.

Ireland: The only way is up says new Irish coach ...

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New Irish international coach David Passmore plans to have his team among the world's top twelve inside the next few years.

Ireland: Annadale Show Their Pedigree

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Annadale ripped the Civil service defence apart in the first half of this Vi-Sport Premier League encounter at Lough Moss.

Ireland: Ruth cashes in for 'money

Ruth Sutherland made a vital contribution at both ends of the pitch at the Antrim Forum on Saturday as her Ballymoney team moved to within a point of Senior League leaders Pegasus with a 2-1 win over Randalstown.

Ireland: Ulster name strong squad

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Ulster coach Terry Gregg has named TWELVE internationals in his 16-strong squad for the senior inter-provincials in Dublin next weekend.

Irish Hockey Association Announces Senior Mens Coach Appointment

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The Irish Hockey Association is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr David Passmore as Acting High Performance Director and Senior Mens Coach.

Ireland: Passmore appointed to Ireland role

The Irish Hockey Association has appointed David Passmore as acting high performance director and senior men's coach.

Ireland: Garvey Look To The Future

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The contractors hit the ground running this week at Lisnagarvey's new state-of-the-art development at Comber Road, Hillsborough in a race against time to be finished for the start of next season.

Ireland: Annadale and ulster hold on for hit-man hamilton

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Annadale's Ian Hamilton is running out of time to prove he is fit for club and province.

Ireland: Schools get incentive

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Ulster schools have an extra incentive to win the Belfast Telegraph Schools' Cup this season - the winners will host the all-Ireland championships.

Ireland: Ballymoney out to close gap on leaders pegasus

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Ballymoney can move to within a point of Senior League leaders Pegasus with a win over Randalstown in the late slot at Antrim Forum on Saturday ... but their opponents might have something to say about that!

Ireland: Caryn back to help coleraine

Caryn Bentley made a surprise return to the playing arena on Saturday but it was all in vain as Coleraine slipped to another defeat in their increasingly difficult battle against relegation.

Ireland: Ulster prepare for inter-pros
It was all systems go for the Ulster senior inter-provincial training panel yesterday as they were put through their paces ahead of the series being staged in Dublin in less than two weeks time.

Ireland: Hockey beat: Pam on hand...
Pam on hand... PAMELA Magill was the Pegasus saviour in the close fought affair at Queen's. It was her 23rd minute penalty stroke conversion which settled the contest and hoisted the defending champions three points clear at the top.

Ireland: Row ends as IHA agree to shorter inter-pros

The raging controversy which threatened to split men's hockey in Ireland has been resolved ... and the senior inter-provincials WILL go ahead.

Ireland: Hot shot Hamilton lands top award

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Annadale's prolific goalscorer Ian Hamilton has been named Ulster's Player of the Year for last season.

Ireland: Inter-pros in disarray

Irish Hockey Association officials were meeting today to try save the inter-provincial series.

Ireland: Hockey interpros to go ahead under old format

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THE Irish Hockey Association has been forced to back down in the ongoing dispute over the proposed new format for the Irish mens senior interprovincial tournament.

Ireland: Banbridge kids coming of age

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Have Banbridge's young players finally come of age? That's the question being asked by the fanatical Bann faithful as the club go into the second week of a critical six-week period...

Ireland: Pegasus hope to produce topping display

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Senior League champions Pegasus have a golden opportunity to consolidate their traditional spot at the top of the table on Saturday if they can beat Randalstown at Queen's.

Ireland: Munster out of inter-pros

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The senior inter-provincials WILL go ahead at the end of this month ... with just Ulster and Leinster competing.

Ireland: Interpro tournament re-arranged

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The Council of the Irish Hockey Association at its meeting on October 9th decided that for this season only, the Men's Interprovincial Tournament would involve each Province playing each other twice over three days with enlarged squads.

Ireland: More of same is Bell's wish

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Let's have more of the same! Those were Belfast Harlequins coach Simon Bell's thoughts in the wake of Saturday's 2-1 defeat by ever-improving champions Pegasus.

Ireland: Goal machine Barnes squares up to old mates

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Prolific striker Chris Barnes was instrumental in helping Instonians land the all-Ireland double last season ... but on Saturday he'll be hoping to end their unbeaten start to this year's campaign.

Ireland: Goals galore is a totally good thing

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Ulster coach Terry Gregg seems to have set a new trend following his 'total hockey' approach during last season's inter-provincials.

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