The demise of Cork Harlequins as a national force was ruthlessly exposed by Banbridge on Saturday, as they claimed a facile 8-0 Irish Senior Cup first round win at Farmer’s Cross.

Meath and Longford could be in the unique position of having no managers on the line for their Leinster Minor FC opener in Pearse Park on Saturday.

Brothers Andrew and Roger Gray once again saved their best for Belfield as UCC won their first ever national senior club title in men’s hockey with a rousing 3-1 Irish Hockey Trophy final victory over Raphoe yesterday.

THE Ulster Bank All-Ireland League got back on track over the weekend with some outstanding games and excellent performances.

TREBLE-CHASING Railway Union will hope to put one foot in the semi-finals of the Irish Hockey League tomorrow as they take on Cork Church of Ireland at Garryduff (2pm).

Castleknock College gained revenge for their defeat to St Michael's College in last year's Leinster Schools Junior Cup final with a 6-3 win at Donnybrook today.

Bohemians advanced to the last eight of the FAI Harp Lager Cup with a 2-1 win over Bray Wanderers last night.