Hockey: Double header weekend as Banbridge begin title defence

The champions missed the opening weekend due to their involvement in the EuroHockey League.

Lauren Cripps, UCC breaking through the Ulster Elks defence during their EYHL Division match at the Mardyke, Cork. Picture Dan Linehan

It’s shaping up to be a demanding weekend for the men’s EYHL 1 teams, as all sides face a double-header with matches on both Saturday and Sunday.

Banbridge, the defending champions, are set to start their league campaign after missing the opening weekend due to their involvement in the EuroHockey League, Europe’s top club competition.