Munster clubs going for glory

A sizeable proportion of the Munster hockey community is decamping to Belfield this weekend as four of the province’s teams go chasing Irish cup glory.

Cork Church of Ireland’s women are first up as they bid to become the second Munster winners of the trophy, taking on North Down in the decider tomorrow (1pm).

Eddie Kirwan’s side consolidated fourth place in Munster this year but have saved their best for the national stage, winning four times on the road. Amy Roberts, Ali O’Regan and Jen Hales are among their totems, while Emma Rumley and Emma Barber lead a clutch of talented schoolgirls in the Garryduff side.