Eakins answers Harlequins’ London calling to return for semi-final clash

TODAY’S Irish Senior Cup semi-final between Cork Harlequins and Glenanne represents a chance of redemption for one player on the home side.

Almost exactly a year ago, on March 17, David Eakins stood in the crowd at the National Hockey Arena in Belfield trying to cope with wildly-differing emotions.

On the one hand he was a delighted fan celebrating Cork Harlequins first ever victory in the Irish Senior Cup; on the other, he was a frustrated player, knowing he should have been part of the team which had created history.