Men's EY Hockey League gets underway as newcomers Avoca host Lisnagarvey

The other two Dublin derbies see UCD face Monkstown while Corinthians host YMCA.

Ireland all-time top scorer Shane O’Donoghue. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

The men’s EY Hockey League starts this weekend with four games taking place.

Newcomers Avoca host last season's runners up Lisnagarvey having added Ireland all-time top scorer Shane O’Donoghue to their ranks.