Railway Union end Banbridge’s Irish Senior Cup reign

Banbridge’s reign as Irish Senior Cup holders came to an abrupt end while there were also big successes for non-EY Hockey League sides on a turbulent cup weekend.

Bann ended a 29-year wait for ISC glory when defeating Cork C of I in extra-time in last year’s decider, but Railway Union torpedoed their hopes of retaining the crown, winning their second round tie 3-1 at Park Avenue.

C of I are still standing after a dogged 3-0 success over Kilkeel, with Alec Moffett, Philip Sweetnam and Stephen Sweetnam among the goals.