THE AIG Irish Senior Cup returns this weekend, with another campaign in the World’s Oldest Club Hockey Cup primed to provide even more magical moments. This weekend will see sixteen Men’s and Women’s clubs take their first steps towards writing themselves into the annals of Irish Hockey History.
In the Women’s AIG Irish Senior Cup, reigning champions Railway Union host Ulster Elks in their first tie of the campaign. UCC welcome Catholic Institute to The Mardyke for a Munster derby.
Queen’s University Belfast & Pembroke Wanderers, and Portadown & UCD will meet in two topflight clashes in what are likely to be the toughest ties of the round. Corinthian and Cork Harlequins will both look to cause major upsets when they face Pegasus and Old Alex, respectively.
Lurgan and Monkstown also meet in another thrilling tie, with the latter looking to replicate their historic 2019 title. And Lisnagarvey host 2025 finalists Loreto at Comber Road.
Elsewhere, the Irish Hockey Challenge reaches its Quarter Finals stage with 22 men’s and women’s teams in action across the weekend.
Weekend Fixtures
Saturday, February 21
AIG Irish Senior Cup KO16 – Women
12:20 – Queen’s University vs Pembroke Wanderers – The Dub
12:45 – UCC vs Catholic Institute
13:00 – Portadown vs University College Dublin – Edenvilla
13:30 – Old Alex vs Cork Harlequins – Alexandra College
14:30 – Lisnagarvey vs Loreto – Comber Road
14:45 – Lurgan vs Monkstown – Craigavon
15:15 – Corinthian vs Pegasus – St Columba’s
Irish Hockey Challenge 1 KO8 – Women
12:00 – Genesis vs Greenfields – St Raphaela’s
13:00 – Instonians vs Dublin North – Shaw’s Bridge
13:00 – YMCA vs Dungannon – Wesley College
14:30 – Randalstown vs Clontarf – Randalstown
Irish Hockey Challenge 2 KO8 – Women
13:30 – Clonakity vs North Kildare – Clonakilty
14:30 – CI Ladies vs South Antrim – CIYMS Sports Ground
14:30 – Dromore Ladies’ vs Enniscorthy – Ferris Park
14:30 – North Down vs Skerries – Comber Leisure Centre
