Beaney drives Pegs to double

SUZANNE BEANEY apparently never retired from international hockey — her last appearance in an Irish jersey came in 2006 — but there’s little doubting the Pegasus hotshot is still one of the best forwards in the business.

Beaney took a step back from international hockey five seasons ago but never permanently made herself unavailable for selection.

Hermes though, will testify as to her ongoing prowess after she netted a hat-trick to defeat the Dubliners 4-1 in yesterday’s Irish Hockey League final at Hillsborough, Co Down.