Women’s Weekend Review
Ards did Ulster and Irish hockey proud at the weekend when they finished a very creditable fifth at the EuroHockey Indoor Challenge tournament in Lille. The Ulster champions saved their best to last in Lille and their achievement means
Men’s Weekend Review
Banbridge stay top of the EYHL after drawing 1-1 with Three Rock Rovers in Dublin but Lisnagarvey’s young guns are on their coat tails following a weekend double success. Having beaten Pembroke 3-2 in Dublin on Saturday, Garvey
Weekend Preview
Ards will be in uncharted territory in more ways than one when they represent Ireland at the European Indoor Championship in France this weekend. Not only are the opposition unfamiliar so too is the fact the Ulster side won’t
Current Progress on becoming a Charitable Company – Ulster Hockey Ltd
Ulster hockey has been considering becoming a Charitable Company for the past 18 months. We have submitted our Expression of Intent and are waiting to be called forward by the NI Charities Commission. Work has started on the
JMEA Burney Cup Draw – Quarter Finals
Banbridge Academy boys will be attempting to emulate their female counterparts later this month when they take on RBAI in the quarter finals of the John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup. Following the girls achievement in reaching
Hill the Hero as Ballyclare Make Cup Final
Ballyclare High staged a late, late show to book their place in the Belfast Telegraph Ulster Senior Cup final for the first time in seven years with a 1-0 win over holders Rainey Endowed at Lisnagarvey on Wednesday. There…Read
Academy Progress to Schools Cup Finale
Banbridge Academy reached their fourth Belfast Telegraph Senior Schools Cup final in a row on Wednesday when they defeated Strathearn 1-0 to earn a date with Ballyclare High in the final at Lisnagarvey on March 6. The 2017
Executive Manager Leaving
Unfortunately, the Ulster Hockey Executive Manager, Jill Poots has decided to leave her post in order to spend more time with her family. The Ulster Hockey Staff and Management Board, Committees, Clubs and Schools, will miss
Ulster Junior Coaches Required
Ulster Hockey is interested in hearing from qualified coaches who are interested in being involved with Ulster Hockey’s Men and Women’s Junior Squads. This includes Head Coach and Assistant Coach Roles with these squads. If
Belfast Telegraph Senior Schools Cup – Preview
Ballyclare High School don’t have to look to far for a role model as they prepare for Wednesday’s Belfast Telegraph Ulster Senior Cup semi-final with holders Rainey Endowed at Lisnagarvey (3pm) Their assistant coach Zoe
Weekend Review
Banbridge’s pair of wins over the weekend propelled them to top of the men’s EY Hockey League with a game in hand on their nearest rivals, Glenanne, following the weekend’s action. Bann were made to work all the way…Read
Weekend Preview
Four of Saturday’s women’s EY Irish Hockey League games were moved back to Sunday to allow the Ireland players more time to recover from their busy schedule in Spain. Graham Shaw’s girls finished their trip with
JMEA Burney Cup – Round 1 Results
John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup holders Friends’ made a first round exit from this year’s competition when they went down 3-2 to Banbridge Academy after an extra time thriller at Havelock Park. The Academy,
President’s Report – January 2019
Happy New Year to all the hockey family and here we go for the second part of the 2018/19 season! On New Year’s Day, the Linden Cup Final was played at Deramore Park between Antrim and Ballynahinch – the…Read more
Semi Final Fate Determined for Final Four
The draw for this year’s Belfast Telegraph Ulster Senior Cup was made at the company’s offices by Ireland World Cup silver medallist Megan Frazer, a former winner of the prestigious competition with Foyle and Londonderry
Linwoods Super 6s & Extreme 8s return
This Sundays sees our Boys youth blitzes resume after the festive break. This format of hockey allows for a fun, fast and inclusive game for our underage players to enjoy and excel. Below are the host clubs for this month’s…Read more
National Umpire Award
The final National Umpire Award Course of the 2018/19 season will take place at Newforge Country Club, Belfast on 26th and 28th February. Candidates will receive a work book, a ‘Fox 40’ whistle and a small laminated ‘areas of
Weekend Review
Banbridge Hockey Club is to host the EYHL Champions Trophy for men and women on their new pitch at Havelock Park on May 4th and 5th. The club have proved themselves highly capable and enthusiastic hosts in the past,…Read more
Weekend Preview
Havelock Park is the place to be on Saturday with two top class fixtures in two different competitions with Banbridge Academy and Friends’ providing the curtain raiser in an intriguing John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup first round
Primary School DEADLINE DAY
Registration close tonight at 12pm for the 2019 BDO NI Primary School Festivals. Make sure to get your school registered so you don’t miss out! Follow the link below for information around the festivals and how to register
Schools Round Up
Sullivan Upper breezed into the second round of the John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup with a comprehensive 12-0 win over Portadown College. The going is sure to get tougher as the Holywood outfit await the draw for the…Read
Fast-Track to Clubmark
Ulster Hockey Clubmark is a club development programme aligned to Sport Northern Ireland’s Clubmark NI, which is designed to support sports clubs to continue to develop in order to meet the demands of the 21st century. Ulster Hockey’s
Weekend Review
Ards’ seven year run as Irish indoor champions was ended on Sunday when they were beaten 6-1 by Railway Union in the final at the Antrim Forum. The Dublin side will now represent Ireland in Europe next season. Ards
Busy Times Ahead for Irish Women
Ulster Hockey talent coach Shirley McCay will edge closer to a remarkable 300 international caps for Ireland after reconsidering her plans to retire after last August’s World Cup when Graham Shaw’s team defied the odds to lift
Weekend Preview
Ards have been handed a huge incentive ahead of Saturday’s Irish Senior Cup quarter-finals in Dublin against Railway Union. None of the current Ireland internationals will be permitted to play in either the semi-finals or the final
Primary Schools Deadline!
The deadline to register for the 2019 BDO NI McCloy and Pearson Cup is fast approaching! Make sure to get your school registered before the deadline passes. The mini hockey festivals are designed to give our young players loads of…Read
Coaching Workshop for Youth Coaches
This workshop is aimed at Youth Hockey coaches and will be delivered by Mick McKinnon. Mick has had unprecedented success in developing players and teams at Armagh and Railway Union women (winning a number of national ISC and IHL
Weekend Review
Cookstown claimed the Ulster Indoor Championship title for the second time in two years with a winner-takes-all victory over Banbridge at Queen’s University PEC on Sunday. As expected, it didn’t all go Cookstown’s
Weekend Preview
The line up for the quarter-finals of the Anderson Cup is still to be confirmed after Thursday night’s game between Instonians and Mossley at Shaw’s Bridge was postponed due to frost. Inst, who had won the first leg
Award Successes for Hockey Trio
Following on from all the hockey success this year, the achievements continued at the Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards on Monday evening at the Belfast Waterfront with Ayeisha McFerran, Eugene Magee and Shirley McCay being honoured at the
Weekend Review
Ards were crowned Ulster women’s indoor champions for the eighth year in a row on Sunday at the Queen’s PE Centre. It was a close run thing though as they got the verdict over Mossley only on goal difference…Read more
Weekend Preview
Lurgan extended their lead at the top of the women’s Ulster Premier League with a 3-1 win over Dungannon on Wednesday night. Lurgan scored from their first real attack with a fine shot from Jo-Anne Reid but Dungannon
BDO NI Youth Indoor Finals
Youth Indoor Series concludes with three finals this Sunday The 2018/19 BDO NI youth indoor concludes this Sunday at the Antrim Forum Leisure Centre. After the first instalment of the U15 Girls on the 16th of December we now have…Read
Calling all those involved in hockey aged 18-30!
The European Hockey Federation is holding a Youth Leadership Festival from 13-17 August 2019 in Antwerp, Belgium. Hockey Ireland are running a competition for the two places open to Ireland. The prize includes entry to the Youth Leadership
Weekend Review
Jessica McMaster was understandably disappointed when she was left out of the Ireland senior squad for the warm weather training camp currently taking place in Chile. But she delivered the perfect response on Saturday with a superb
Weekend Preview
Instonians moved to the top of the Ulster Premier League after a 2-0 win over South Antrim at Shaw’s Bridge on Friday night. Ben Palmer broke the deadlock in the 45th minute after a great run by Mikey Watt…Read more
BDO NI Youth Indoor Series
Youth Indoor Series recommences after the festive break The 2018/19 BDO NI youth indoor continues this Sunday at the Antrim Forum Leisure Centre. This Sunday sees the boys take to the stage with both the U15’s and U18’s in
President’s Report – December 2018
The festive month of December is a busy one for Ulster Hockey, and therefore, the President and Vice President! On 1st December I travelled to Ballyclare to watch Parkview Ladies 2nd XI v Ballynahinch 3rd XI – a great…Read more
Ballynahinch Secure Linden Cup Title
Ballynahinch lifted the Linden Cup yesterday when they defeated Antrim 4-2 in a thrilling final at Deramore. The result saw the Co Down side reverse a 5-1 loss in the corresponding game in the pool stages of the competition.…Read
Omagh Win Senior Cup at Stormont
Omagh captain Lyndsey McCay stepped out of the shadow of her big sister to complete a notable family double on Saturday when she lifted the Ulster Senior Cup following a 2-0 win over Raphoe in an entertaining final at Stormont.…Read more
Banbridge Clinch Kirk Cup Title
Banbridge were comfortable 4-1 winners over EYHL rivals Annadale in yesterday’s Kirk Cup final at Lisnagarvey. Bann led 3-0 at the break and extended their lead near the end before Annadale replied late on. Triumphant coach Mark
Pegasus Shootout Success in Denman Ulster Shield Final
Pegasus defeated Belfast Harlequins 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw to secure the Denman Ulster Shield yesterday after a thrilling final at Lisnagarvey. It was end to end stuff throughout a superb 70 minutes as the game ebbed and…Read
UHU Office – Dates Closed
The Ulster Hockey Office will be closed from 5.00pm on Friday 21st December 2018 until Wednesday 2nd January 2019 at 9.00am. If you have any queries during the period the office is closed they will be dealt with when the…Read more
John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup – Draw Announced
Holders Friends’ have been drawn to face Banbridge Academy in the stand out tie in the second round of the John Minnis Estate Agents Burney Cup. Academy reached the final of the all-Ireland championship earlier this year and will
Kirk Cup Final – Preview
Eugene Magee will be missing from the Banbridge squad for the Boxing Day Kirk Cup final clash with Annadale due to injury. The Ireland star has not fully recovered from a hand injury sustained in the build up to the World…Read more
Denman Ulster Shield Final – Preview
Pegasus will start as strong favourites to lift the prestigious Denman Ulster Shield on Boxing Day at Lisnagarvey Hockey Club but coach Greg Thompson won’t be underestimating local rivals Belfast Harlequins. The teams
McFerran Returns to Ireland Squad
Ayeisha McFerran will make her return to the Ireland squad for the first time since her World Cup heroics in August as one of eight Ulster players in the panel for next month’s trip to Chile. The Larne women…Read more
Ulster Hockey team up with GUMSHIELDS2GO
Ulster Hockey have teamed up with Ulster based Gumshields company GUMSHIELDS2GO. G2G centre on bringing the optimum in oral protection to sports players throughout Northern Ireland in the club or school setting, for the team or individual
Weekend Review
Pegasus will meet Belfast Harlequins in the prestigious Denman Ulster Shield final on Boxing Day after two sharply contrasting semi-finals at Stormont on Sunday. Harlequins were involved in a nailbiting clash with Ulster Elks,
Weekend Preview
The Denman Ulster Shield semi-finals take pride of place in this weekend’s hockey schedule with two closely contested games anticipated at Stormont on Sunday. Pegasus, who have won the trophy a record 28 times, tackle EYHL
BDO NI Youth Indoor Series
Youth Indoor Series returns for the 2018/19 youth season The 2018/19 BDO NI youth indoor series hits off this Sunday at the Antrim Forum Leisure Centre. Twelve U15 girls’ teams will battle it out across two groups. The top three…Read
Wallace HS Clinch Shootout McCullough Cup Win
Wallace High School were crowned McCullough Cup winners for the fifth time after defeating holders Sullivan Upper 3-2 on penalties following a 2-2 draw in a thrilling final at Lisnagarvey on Wednesday. The Chambers brothers, Troy
McCullough Cup Final Preview
Both teams are agreed that penalty corners could well prove decisive in Wednesday’s eagerly anticipated McCullough Cup Final between holders Sullivan Upper and Wallace High at Lisnagarvey (2pm). Sullivan have a potential
Weekend Review
Annadale will face Banbridge in Boxing Day’s Kirk Cup final after defeating Cookstown 3-2 in an exciting semi-final at Stormont yesterday. The Belfast side came from 2-1 down to draw level before grabbing a late winner after
Weekend Preview
Pegasus and Ards are through to the semi-finals of the women’s Denman Ulster Shield after midweek results went their way. Pegasus crushed Banbridge 9-2 while Ards qualified without hitting a ball after Dungannon tossed away a
Regional Hockey Coaches Required!!
Ulster Hockey is seeking to appoint qualified coaches to work with Primary schools, community groups and clubs in 3 Council areas. Appointments will include: Mid Ulster Coach – up to 20 hours per week Fermanagh and Omagh Coach
Ulster Coaches Required!!
Ulster Hockey is seeking to appoint qualified coaches to work with the Ulster Hockey Performance Groups at U16, U18 and U21 levels for both genders. Appointments will include: Head Coach Assistant Coach (2 per age group and gender)
President’s Report – November 2018
Another busy month in the life of the UHU President! Saturday 3rd November was spent at NICS watching men’s hockey – NICS 2’s v Lisnagarvey 2’s, and PSNI v Antrim – let’s just say it was a goal fest! This…Read more
Weekend Review
Ards and Pegasus will be the only Ulster sides in Tuesday’s Irish Senior Cup quarter-final draw after the difference in standard between the national and domestic leagues was illustrated in Saturday’s second round games.
Coach Education Workshops & Courses for 2019
Ulster Hockey will be running a series of Coach Education workshops and courses across the province in early 2019, to help develop your skills as a Hockey coach. Coaching Workshop for Youth Coaches – “Sweating, smiling and
Weekend Preview
The women’s Irish Senior Cup second round is the highlight of the weekend action back home while Ireland’s men reflect on their battling display in going down 2-1 to tournament favourites Australia at the World Cup in India.
Gate Volunteers Required
As in other years we are about to embark on a very busy period in the run up to Christmas and the New Year, with a range of finals due to take place at various venues. We need to operate…Read more
Linwoods Youth Series
Last youth blitzes of 2018 This Sunday (2nd) sees the last Youth Hockey blitz of 2018. This season has seen more boys and girls playing hockey and this is down to the amazing work our clubs do. Without their dedication…Read more
Wallace & Sullivan to meet in McCullough decider
Wallace High School will meet the holders Sullivan Upper in this season’s McCullough Cup final after two thrilling semi-finals on Wednesday, despite the horrendous playing conditions with gale force winds and driving rain making life
McCullough Cup Semi-Finals
Two of Ulster and Irish hockey’s budding stars will be in direct opposition in Wednesday’s McCullough Cup semi-finals as Lisnagarvey strikers Troy Chambers and Oliver Kidd set their club allegiances aside and go head to head in
Weekend Review
Alex Speers increased her goal-tally to seven in nine games as Pegasus moved to the Christmas number one spot in the EY Irish Hockey League with a 3-1 win over Muckross in Dublin on Saturday. However, it took a late,…Read more
Weekend Preview
Zoe Wilson has overcome a hamstring injury and will line out for Belfast Harlequins in Saturday’s crucial EYHl game with Old Alex at Deramore. The Ireland World Cup silver medallist missed last weekend’s disappointing 5-1
Superleague Finals Report
Royal School Armagh became the first side to lift the Ulster Super League title for a second time after beating Banbridge Academy 1-0 in Wednesday’s final at Stormont. The game was a repeat of the inaugural final in 2016 which…Read
Linwoods Super 6s & Extreme 8s
Last Super 6 and Extreme 8s Youth Blitz of 2018 This Sunday and next Sunday mark the last youth blitzes of 2018. This rounds off an incredible year of youth hockey in which we have seen an unprecedented rise in…Read more
Superleague Finals Preview
Banbridge Academy and Royal School Armagh will renew their rivalry in Wednesday’s Ulster schoolgirls’ Super League final Stormont (3.15pm) The game is a repeat of the inaugural decider in 206 when Armagh lifted the title with
Banbridge in Boxing Day Final
Banbridge coach Mark Tumilty hailed his young guns, who came from a goal down to book their place in the Boxing Day Cup final with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Lisnagarvey on Sunday at Shaw’s Bridge. However, the game was…Read more
Weekend Preview
Banbridge coach Mark Tumilty is looking forward to Sunday’s eagerly anticipated Kirk Cup semi-final clash with old rivals Lisnagarvey at Shaw’s Bridge. The second semi will be contested by Annadale and Cookstown at a later
Linwoods Youth Super 6s & Extreme 8s
Boys Youth Hockey This Sunday (18/11/18) sees our Boys Super 6s and Extreme 8s take to the stage with 3 blitz locations spread across Ulster. In the Belfast region Annadale HC are hosting at Grosvenor Grammar school. In the Southern…Read
Anti-Bullying Week 2018
Throughout ABW18, we are calling on everyone to ‘Wear Yellow 4 Respect’. It could be a yellow hat, yellow socks or a yellow tie. Perhaps a pair of yellow trousers, a yellow jumper or yellow shoes. From some yellow shoe…Read more
Superleague Semi-Finals Preview
Banbridge Academy have a chance to avenge last season’s Belfast Telegraph Senior Cup final defeat by Rainey Endowed on Saturday. The teams renew their rivalry in the Super League semi-finals at Stormont after Rainey edged out Bann on
Weekend Review
There was no joy for the Ulster men’s teams in the EYHL on Saturday but Pegasus kept the flag flying for the province with an impressive 4-2 away win over Cork Harlequins. The result leaves them trailing Loreto only on…Read more
BDO NI McCloy & Pearson Festival Dates Released
Ulster Hockey in partnership with BDO NI are pleased to announce the festival dates for the 2019 McCloy and Pearson Cups. With the Pearson coming into its 43rd year inexistence and the McCloy coming into its 31st both cups are…Read more
Weekend Preview
Ards will be expected to secure a morale-boosting first win of the season on Saturday when they open their Denman Ulster Shield campaign when they host Randalstown at Londonderry Park. It’s been a difficult season so far for Ards,
President’s Report – October 2018
October has proven as busy as September but in a really good way! I have been to visit CI to watch the senior ladies play Portadown, as well as watching the new Club KV v North Down at Malone…Read more
Superleague Reaches Quarter Final Stage
The Ulster Schoolgirls’ Super League, now in its third year, has reached the quarter-final stage after a busy season so far. With 20 of the top teams competing in Tier A in four sections and 16 teams competing in Tier B,
