Pitch and Putt Fundraiser

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The Branch are running a pitch and putt classic in Garryduff on the 3rd of September from 2pm to 5pm. We are looking for teams of 2 people to enter at a cost of €40 per team. €10 of this will go directly to your club of choice with the rest of the profits going to Munster Interpro sides. The competition is open to men, women, boys and girls – teams can be made up of any combination with prizes for each category. The format is a scramble therefore making it accessible to people of all ability (if you don’t know what that means don’t worry). Its a great opportunity to raise some vital funds at the start of the season from club and province. To register complete the following form: https://goo.gl/forms/eQJPI6DuIM9Hnjbj2

Final Munster U18 Boys Trial

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The Final Munster Boys U18 Trial takes place as follows;

Date; Saturday 8th of July 2017.

Time -12-2 pm

Venue; Garryduff.

Following the 3rd trial the squad will be cut to 24. I will be in contact with the boys parents Regarding those selected to go forward and those not selected.

If possible please confirm to me, your sons attendance / non attendance on or before Friday 7th of July.

Thank you to all that have been in contact already with updates regarding their sons attendance. If you have any queries please feel free to contact me on 0874141454 or trxmccormack@gmail.com.

Munster U21 Women Trial

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The first trial for the U21 women will be on Sunday the 9th of July at 10am (to 12pm) in Garryduff. Players are requested to be there at 9:45am and to bring €5 for pitch hire. All players must contact the manager Aoife Sheehan (aoifesheehan@ymail.com or 085-8397289) prior to the trial with the following information: Name, Club, Date of Birth, Contact Phone & Email (parent or guardian if U18), Emergency Contact and Phone Number, Primary Position.

Closing date for registration is Thursday the 6th of July.

Munster U18 Boys Trials

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MUNSTER HOCKEY TRIALS -BOYS U18

2ND AND 3RD TRIAL INFORMATION

2nd TRIAL:

Date; Sunday 2nd July

Venue ;Garryduff

Time ; 12-2 pm.

3rd TRIAL ;

Date ; Sat 08 July.

Venue ; to be confirmed ( TBC)

Time ; 12-2pm

Cost – 5 euro.

For further information please contact the manager Teresa McCormack on 0874141454 or trxmccormack@gmail.com

Women’s U21 Management Team Required Urgently

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THE ROLES HAVE NOW BEEN FILLED.

The Munster Branch are urgently calling for coaches and managers to come forward for the women’s Munster U21 side. The tournament is due to take place in September in Munster. If the Branch don’t get suitable candidates by the 25th of June they will be forced to withdraw the side from the Interpros. Anyone interested in applying should email secretary@munsterhockey.com and munsterhockeyappointments@gmail.com to express their interest.

Munster U18 Boys Trial

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The first session for the Munster U18 boys will be this Saturday (17th June) at 4pm in Garryduff (2 hours). All players should be there for 3.50pm.

Each player is to bring:

– €5 (to be handed to the manager at 3.50pm)

– A blue shirt

– A red shirt

– Shin pads

– Gum Shield

– Their own water bottle

No player will be allowed to participate without shin pads or gum shield.

The management team would like to have a list of all the players and their positions before the session. All club and schools coaches/organisers can pass this information to coach Simon Casey at the following email address: simon.casey3@gmail.com

Conor Harte to Win 200th Cap

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Kinsale native Conor Harte is set to win his 200th cap this week as the Green Machine take on Pakistan in a three game series in Belfast. Conor started his hockey career in Bandon Grammar School and Cork Harlequins before a move to Dublin followed by a subsequent move to play professionally in Belgium. Conor will become the first Munster man to reach this milestone and still has plenty of years ahead of him at the top level. Well done from all at Munster Hockey.

Munster U16 Girls Training Panel Announced

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Following an extensive eight-week development phase that included six practice games against Leinster U16 and South East U16, the Munster U16 management team have named their summer training panel. The interpro squad of 18 will be selected from this group later this year. The management wish to thank all 37 players in the development squad and their families for their commitment to the programme thus far.

Munster U16 Girls 2017 Training Panel

1 Nikki Barry (Scoil Mhuire/Ashton)

2 Zara Bowles (Midleton College/Midleton)

3 Sophie Clein (Crescent Comprehensive/Limerick)

4 Lauren Cripps (Mount Mercy/Belvedere)

5 Abbey Cummins (GK, Regina Mundi/Cork C of I)

6 Hannah-Kate Finn (Bandon Grammar/Bandon)

7 Rebecca Foley (Laurel Hill Secondary/Limerick)

8 Siri Forde (Mount Mercy/Cork C of I)

9 Avril Geoghegan (Loreto Clonmel/Clonmel)

10 Marion Gillman (Ursulines Thurles)

11 Nicole Griffin (Crescent Comprehensive/Catholic Institute)

12 Andrea Hally (Ursulines Thurles/Dungarvan)

13 Isabel Janssen Cahill (GK, St Angela’s/Ashton)

14 Emily Kavanagh (Ursulines Thurles/Cashel/New Inn)

15 Eimear Lane (Crescent Comprehensive/Catholic Institute)

16 Clodagh O’Connor (Mount Mercy/Belvedere)

17 Emer O’Keeffe (Crescent Comprehensive/Catholic Institute)

18 Amy O’Leary (GK, Villiers/Limerick)

19 Cliona O’Leary (Christ the King/Cork Harlequins)

20 Gillian O’Leary (Regina Mundi/Cork C of I)

21 Alison O’Rourke (Regina Mundi/Cork C of I)

22 Leah O’Shea (Mount Mercy/Cork Harlequins)

23 Emma O’Sullivan (Regina Mundi/Ashton).

Munster U18 Girls Trial

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The following Players have been selected to attend the final Munster U18 Girls Trial on Saturday 27th May 2017 in Catholic Institute, Limerick from 11am – 3.30pm.

1. Abi O’Mahony

2. Amy Buttimer

3. Anna Horan

4. Anne O’Farrell

5. Aoife Hickey

6. Becky Opperman

7. Caoimhe Perdue

8. Enya O’Donoghue

9. Jane Murphy

10. Jade Lawless

11. Jennifer Barry (GK)

12. Kirsty Coombes

13. Lauren Ryan

14. Lorna McHugh (GK)

15. Leah Clery

16. Marianna Birdthistle (GK)

17. Moira Barrett.

Awards Night 2017

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Award Winners:

Coach of the Year – Joe Mulcahy & Brian O’Donovan

Developing Coach of the Year – Christine O’Shea

Senior Player of the Year (Female) – Yvonne O’Byrne

Senior Player of the Year (Male) – Julian Dale

Young Player of the Year (Female) – Hannah Humphreys

Young Player of the Year (Male) – Mark Gallagher

Volunteer of the Year – Colette Coomey

Youth Team of the Year – Midleton U14 Boys

Girls School of the Year – Ursuline Convent Thurles

Boys School of the Year – Newtown School

Umpire of the Year – Malcolm Coombes

Special merit Awards:

Mark Horgan

Emma Buckley

Mark Stockil

Cathy Walsh

David Harte

Belvedere Ladies – Irish Hockey Challenge winners

Bandon Ladies – Irish Trophy winners

Catholic Institute Men – Irish Challenge winners

C.I. Men – Irish Junior Cup winners

Photos can be found: http://www.munsterhockey.com/imagegallery