Institute impress but Munster elite suffer in IHL

The first round of the Irish Hockey League quickly descended into a nightmare for the majority of Munster sides, with Catholic Institute’s 3-1 win over Greenfields the sole bright spot.

Naomi Carroll and Katie Campbell shared the goals in Galway after going behind to a Mary Healy goal early on.

Cork Harlequins led 2-0 at Loreto thanks to goals from Cliodhna Sargent and Rachael Kohler but with Sargent forced off at half-time, they duly conceded four without reply to lose 4-2.