1s

Dublin University Hockey Club 5-1 Mullingar

DUHC began the season with a big win against newboys Mullingar. Sean Flynn made his long awaited return to the fold, a comeback unseen since the likes of the Messiah. Of course our Prodigal son didn’t disappoint and lit up the bleachers with a goal and a solid display. Steven Nolan got off the mark to go along with his debut performance, later earning man of the match. The team played fluid hockey for the most part, showing no signs of a summer hangover so credit must be given to Billy Evans for keeping the team in check, well-drilled and organised.

The result leaves DUHC top of the table after game week one and long may it continue. Steven Roberts hustled all day long and was rewarded for his efforts with a double. Matt Lewis and Andy Tyrell also donned the green jersey for the first time and represented well, slotting into the team with ease and panache. A performance reminiscent of Santry’s fortress bodes well for the rest of the year.

2s

Dublin University Hockey Club 3-6 Fingal

Nervously stepping into the mould of increasingly successful 2nds Captains is Dan Ryan. He follows Dave Adley, Henry Butler and Jack Hegarty and with such esteemed predecessors, Dan may have his work cut out for him. Luckily for him, and the club, Dan comes off the back of an immaculate year as Match Secretary and Douglas Montgomery is only months away from fitness so perhaps the duo shall be reunited once again. With yours truly having an absolute shocker standing in goals on Sunday, the 2s were always going to have their work cut out for them. Also not helping the situation was a heavy night on Saturday for all involved but the 2s hustled well and played some champagne hockey to come away with a very respectable performance, all things considered.

3s

Corinthians 0-0 Dublin University Hockey Club

A new look 3s team came very close to snatching the points on their first game of the season. Stalwarts Charlie Blakemore, Dan Ryan and Roger Clarke looked as comfortable as ever in the green jerseys, showing off their summer work in the gym. Cian Booth did well to pick up his first clean sheet of the season, Horse was his usual reliable self at the back with Sully fitting into the team well. A rather uneventful game was almost lit up when Rocco attempted an audacious lob in the latter stages of the game, only to be snuffed out by a good save.

After the heartbreak of a last-minute Division 1 playoff loss to UCD at the end of last
season, Dublin  University Hockey Club went on a soul-searching mission this
summer. Little comfort was found in the aftermath of that game as the DUHC
legacies of Craig Moore, Henry Butler, Chris Tyrrell and Ian Gorman came to an end
as they [...]

Pre season has already begun so when you get a chance, get out and get amongst them!
Training is in Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club, Grange Road. Conveniently located on the 16 bus route.
Mondays 8.30-10.30pm
Wednesday 6.30-8pm

September 24
Dublin University vs Mullingar
October 1
Suttonians vs Dublin University
October 8
Dublin University vs Portrane
October 15
Rathgar vs Dublin University
October 22
Dublin University vs Navan

October 30-November 1
Intervarsities in Galway

Following on from the success of the recent raucous DUHC Alumni Ball, a more sedate gathering at the DUHC Alumni Dinner enjoyed an evening comprising Commons and a reception in the new Senior Common Room.  This venue  is the first occasion since the building’s construction in the 1750s that a club alumni have been given [...]

Dublin University’s men’s first team are searching for a new coach for the 2011/12 season following Niall Denham’s decision to step down from the post after two years at the helm.
Denham has decided to move to Wales next season to pursue further coaching opportunities, opening up the position for a coach to take on a [...]

Trinity lasted a hectic week in some style as they cruised to a comfortable win over Avoca to take second place on goal difference and, with it, the division one/two promotion/relegation playoff place.

Chris Tyrell (pictured) set them on their way when Freddie Hill’s skills opened the space to square and the tall striker turned and [...]

Despite no recognised goalkeeper, Dublin University kept their interest in the promotion playoff game alive with victory in North Kildare over Navan in a hastily rearranged tie.
It means Saturday’s deadline day contest between Trinity and Avoca will have a bearing on who takes second in the division even if Avoca were to win on Thursday [...]

Trinity kept their hopes of taking the promotion/relegation spot alive when Chris Tyrell levelled for a 2-2 finish at Santry but they felt they may have got more from this tie against a Bulls’ side secure in the knowledge the league was already secure.
Tyrell had opened the deadlock from a corner rebound before Cillian O’Ruanaidh [...]