Cork Harlequins and UCC battle it out in ‘friendly’ hockey derby

The first Munster derby of the EY Hockey League between Cork Harlequins and UCC pits many friends and former team-mates against each other at Harlequin Park tomorrow (2.30pm).

Cork Harlequins’ Olivia Roycroft and Miriam Crowley both shone in the skull and crossbones of UCC in the past, while the current College crop counts former Quins members Antonia McGrath, Alex O’Gray, Niamh O’Leary and Claire O’Sullivan among their number.

These clubs have scored numerous memorable wins over each other in Munster competition down the years but this is their first meeting in the new national league and plenty is at stake.