The UCC Series of games take place the 18-20th of August in UCC and Garryduff. These games are warm up games in the lead up to the upcoming Interpros and involve the U16 and u18 boys and girls. Support at these matches would be more than welcome.
Even though the 22/23 season may have just completed the Competitions Committee are already planning for the 23/24 season. The following outlines the league structures for the coming season:
| Men | ||
| 2023/24 Season | ||
| Div.1 | Div.2 | Div.3 |
| Ashton | Ashton B | Bandon C |
| Bandon | Bandon B | C.of.I C |
| Catholic Institute | Catholic Institute B | C.of.I D |
| C.of.I | C.of.I B | Harlequins C |
| Harlequins | Harlequins B | Limerick |
| U.C.C. | Midleton | Waterford B |
| Waterford | ||
| Women | |||||
| 2023/24 Season | |||||
| Div.1 | Div.2 | Div.3 | Div.4 | Div.5 | Div.6 |
| Ashton | Ashton II | Ashton III | Belvedere II | Ashton IV | Belvedere III |
| Bandon | Belvedere | Bandon II | Blackrock II | Bandon III | Blackrock III |
| Blackrock | Catholic Institute II | C.of.I II | Cashel/New Inn | C.of.I IV | C.of.I V |
| C.of.I | Clonmel | Clonakilty | C.of.I III | Clonakilty II | Clonmel III |
| Crescent | Cork Wanderers | Cork Wanderers II | Clonmel II | Crescent II | Cork Wanderers III |
| Harlequins | Harlequins II | Limerick | Dungarvan | Dungarvan II | Dungarvan III |
| U.C.C. | Harlequins III | Tipperary | Harlequins IV | Harlequins V | Midleton II |
| Waterford | U.C.C. II | U.C.C. III | Midleton | U.C.C. IV | Waterford III |
| Waterford II | Tipperary II | U.L. | |||
Information correct as of the 19/05/23
Munster Hockey is seeking to appoint qualified coaches to work with the Munster Hockey Performance Groups in the girls and boys programs:
Appointments to include
Roles operating within the Munster Hockey Player Pathway are appointed by the Munster Branch Coach & Development committee.
The coaching role will be for an initial 12 months, with the possibility of the offer being extended for a further 12 month period. Further details around the programme commitment are available on request.
Munster Hockey will provide appointed Coaches & Managers with the opportunity to undertake associated CPD courses or seminars. Successful candidates will be expected to commit to adhering to all policies, procedures and codes of ethics as implemented by Munster Hockey.
If you wish to apply for one of these appointments:
Click here for Coaches
Click here for Managers
Closing Deadline is Friday April 14th 2023.
We expect all applicants to have minimum Level 1 Coaching Qualification with a preference for Level 2. All applicants will be expected to have attended Safeguarding Level 1 training and appointments will be subject to Garda vetting.
If you any queries regarding the roles please email munsterhockeyinterpros@gmail.com
The Munster Branch have launched a respect campaign to raise awareness of how people should behave on and off the hockey pitch. The campaign has been launched by the branch with a series of posters which both clubs and schools are being encouraged to make visible at venues.
7. Please Remember 1.1 (Amateur BW)
8. Please Remember 1.1 (Amateur BW Plain)
9. Please Remember 1.1 (Amateur Colour)
10. Please Remember 1.1 (Kids Colour)
Munster U16 boys squad won the Interpro title on Sunday with a 3-2 win over Ulster. Munster stood top of the table by 1 point over Ulster going into the fixture knowing a result would give them their first u16 title since 2004.
Ulster started very strong and went into the lead early in the first quarter. Ulster went close again only for a goal to be disallowed. This seemed to kick the Munster side into gear and soon after they equalised through Antonius Buddenburg. With the momentum in their favour now Munster kicked on and took the lead before half-time. A swift counter attack found an unmarked Sean Landers in the D and he finished emphatically to make it 2-1 at the break.
Ulster came out on the front foot in the second half and equalised through a well worked penalty corner. This set up a grandstand finish with Munster knowing a draw would be enough to take the title. In the dying embers of the third quarter Munster launched another attack resulting in a penalty corner. After a re-award Munster captain Rob Olden stepped up to rifle home an unstoppable drag-flick.
As expected the last quarter was always going to be a tense affair but Munster’s resolute defense held strong to bring the Frank Green Memorial Interprovincial U16 Cup back to Munster for the first time in 18 years.
Munster’s under 21s pushed Ulster all the way but ended up losing 2-1 to the eventual Interpro winners. The under 18’s also lost to Ulster on a 3-1 scoreline with Leinster taking the U18 title.
Rob Olden being presented with the Cup from John Dennis, President, Hockey Ireland
The Munster U18 Girls Squad has been announced for their Interprovincial match against Ulster this Sunday 27th November 2022 in Abbotstown, Dublin, tip off 1.45pm.
1 Aine Power St Angelas Cork Harlequins
2 Ali Clein Crescent College Comprehensive Catholic Institute
3 Anna Campbell Crescent College Comprehensive Catholic Institute
4 Aoife Kavanagh Ursuline Thurles Cashel/New Inn
5 Beth Anne O’Farrell St Angelas Cork Harlequins
6 Beatrice O’Hare Mount Mercy College Cork Harlequins
7 Daire Healy Mount Mercy College Cork C of I
8 Eabha Curran Regina Mundi Ashton HC
9 Ella Lehane St Angelas Cork C of I
10 Emer Conroy Laurel Hill Secondary School Limerick HC
11 Faye Luby Crescent College Comprehensive Catholic Institute
12 Hannah O’Byrne Crescent College Comprehensive Catholic Institute
13 Isabelle Martin Scoil Mhuire Cork C of I
14 Lucy Nixon Scoil Mhuire Cork Harlequins
15 Rachel O’Shea Mount Mercy College Cork Harlequins
16 Ruby Walsh Scoil Mhuire Cork Harlequins
17 Sarah Fitzgerald Crescent College Comprehensive Catholic Institute
18 Susie Nolan Scoil Mhuire Ashton HC
Reserve Players
19 Bronagh O’Shaughnessy St Angelas Ashton HC
20 Katie O’Keeffe Scoil Mhuire Cork Harlequins
21 Lara O’Callaghan Mount Mercy College Belvedere HC
| Buttimer | Alan | Bandon GS | Bandon |
| Cashman | Gearoid | CBC | C of I |
| Cullinane | Ewan | Bandon GS | Bandon |
| Dale (C) | Sam | Bandon GS | Harlequins |
| Edmondson | Toby | Newtown | Waterford |
| Callum | Griffin | CBC | Harlequins |
| Hamilton | Josh | Bandon GS | Bandon |
| Jackson | Harry | Ashton | C of I |
| Landy (GK) | Sean | Bandon GS | Harlequins |
| Kobe | Moritz | Bandon GS | Bandon |
| Moloney | Zac | Villiers | C of I |
| Murphy | Andrew | CBS | Midleton |
| McInerney | William | Newtown | Waterford |
| OShea | Harry | Newtown | Waterford |
| Persse (GK) | David | Villiers | |
| Taylor | James | Ashton | C of I |
| Young (VC) | James | Ashton | Harlequins |
| Garate | Peio | Newtown | Waterford |
| Reserves | |||
| Freddie | McDaid | Ashton | C of I |
| Spencer | TJ | Bandon GS | Bandon |
| Joe | Glossop | Ashton | Harlequins |
The Munster U18 Girls Squad has been announced for their Interprovincial match against Connacht this Sunday 6th November 2022 in Catholic Institute, Rosbrien,Limerick tip off 1.45pm.
1 Aine Power – St Angelas – Cork Harlequins
2 Ali Clein Crescent – College Comprehensive – Catholic Institute
3 Anna Campbell – Crescent College Comprehensive – Catholic Institute
4 Aoife Kavanagh – Ursuline Thurles – Cashel/New Inn
5 Beth Anne O’Farrell – St Angelas – Cork Harlequins
6 Daire Healy – Mount Mercy College – Cork C of I
7 Eabha Curran – Regina Mundi – Ashton HC
8 Ella Lehane -St Angelas – Cork C of I
9 Emer Conroy – Laurel Hill Secondary School – Limerick HC
10 Faye Luby – Crescent College Comprehensive – Catholic Institute
11 Hannah O’Byrne – Crescent College Comprehensive – Catholic Institute
12 Ingrid Cussen – Crescent College Comprehensive – Catholic Institute
13 Katie O’Keeffe – Scoil Mhuire – Cork Harlequins
14 Lucy Nixon – Scoil Mhuire – Cork Harlequins
15 Rachel O’Shea – Mount Mercy College – Cork Harlequins
16 Ruby Walsh – Scoil Mhuire – Cork Harlequins
17 Sarah Fitzgerald – Crescent College Comprehensive – Catholic Institute
18 Susie Nolan – Scoil Mhuire – Ashton HC
Reserve Players
19 Bronagh O’Shaughnessy – St Angelas – Ashton HC
20 Isabelle Martin – Scoil Mhuire – Cork C of I
21 Lara O’Callaghan – Mount Mercy College – Belvedere HC
University College Cork will become the primary sponsor of Munster Hockey’s InterProvincial teams after signing a three-year partnership agreement.
The announcement represents a massive coup for Munster Hockey and comes after the province’s under 16 and under 18 Girls teams kicked off their InterProvincial campaigns against Leinster South at the Mardyke Arena.
As part of the partnership, Munster Hockey’s InterProvincial players and management will have access to UCC’s world-class facilities at the Mardyke Arena, along with the University’s cutting-edge expertise in sports science, high-performance, nutrition, and sports psychology.
The partnership will help give the province’s senior and underage sides an edge, as well as acting as a platform to grow the game.
“This new partnership demonstrates the importance and benefits of having a partner who truly shares in our vision of nurturing talented Munster Hockey players”, commented Cliona Fergey, Chairperson of Munster Hockey.
“When playing against the best hockey players in Ireland you need a partner who not only knows the game, but one who can provide top-notch high-performance support to your players, support that will give our team’s an edge over their rivals. This is a very exciting time for Munster Hockey as we look to take the sport to the next level with UCC”.
Morgan Buckley, Head of UCC Sport, said that the partnership will help both Munster Hockey and UCC to develop the next generation of Irish Hockey internationals.
“The popularity of hockey in Ireland is rapidly growing, and we are excited to be part of Munster’s continued rise within the game”.
“By providing them with the very best facilities to both current and rising Munster Hockey stars, we hope to play a key role in the success of Munster hockey players on the International stage.”
His sentiment was shared by the Munster Hockey President, Michael Houghton, who praised UCC’s ambition to help elevate the sport and its desire to contribute to the success of its players, both on and off the field.
“UCC is an innovative, athlete-centered educator and supporter of hockey. In addition to its pitch facilities, the partnership ensures access to a wide range of high-performance services that will contribute greatly to the overall success of our Munster Hockey players on, and off the pitch”.
The partnership will also see Munster Hockey and UCC Sport collaborate on joint marketing initiatives to promote the sport across the province.
Munster Hockey’s InterProvincial sides will be next in action on October 2nd, when the U16, U18 & U21’s Girls take on Leinster.
https://www.ucc.ie/en/sport/news/ucc-and-munster-hockey-partner-to-develop-next-generation-of-irish-hockey-stars–.html
The Munster U18 Girls match day squad has been announced for their Interprovincial match against Leinster this Sunday 2nd October 2022 in Trinity College, Santry, tip off 1.45pm.
1 Aine Power – St Angelas Cork Harlequins
2 Ali Clein – Crescent College Comprehensive Catholic Institute
3 Anna Campbell – Crescent College Comprehensive Catholic Institute
4 Aoife Kavanagh – Ursuline Thurles Cashel / New Inn
5 Bronagh O’Shaughnessy – St Angelas Ashton HC
6 Beth Anne O’Farrell -St Angelas Cork Harlequins
7 Daire Healy Mount – Mercy College Cork C of I
8 Ella Lehane – St. Angelas Cork C of I
9 Emer Conroy – Laurel Hill Secondary School Limerick HC
10 Faye Luby – Crescent College Comprehensive Catholic Institute
11 Hannah O’Byrne – Crescent College Comprehensive Catholic Institute
12 Ingrid Cussen – Crescent College Comprehensive Catholic Institute
13 Isabelle Martin – Scoil Mhuire Cork C of I
14 Lucy Nixon – Scoil Mhuire Cork Harlequins
15 Rachel O’Shea – Mount Mercy College Cork Harlequins
16 Ruby Walsh – Scoil Mhuire Cork Harlequins
17 Sarah Fitzgerald – Crescent College Comprehensive Catholic Institute
18 Susie Nolan – Scoil Mhuire Ashton HC
Reserve Players
19 Lara O’Callaghan – Mount Mercy College Belvedere HC
20 Katie O’Keeffe – Scoil Mhuire Cork Harlequins
21 Éabha Curran – Regina Mundi Ashton HC
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