Ulster clubs considering breakaway independent body

Ulster’s hockey clubs are reportedly investigating the viability of forming a breakaway Northern Ireland Hockey Association.

The northern province’s governing body, Ulster Hockey, asked club and school representatives to consider the possibility at a recent meeting held to discuss the implications of the new Irish Hockey League format.

Next season sees the beginning of a “full” IHL, a 10-team league which will take the country’s best sides out of their provincial leagues and into a full-time All-Ireland tournament.