Weekend All Ireland hockey league round-up… Loreto retain their Division 1 title, Ards relegated and Eva Gaston nets a hat-trick as Queen’s go on seven-goal spree… all the results, scorers and standings

AN exhilarating penultimate weekend in the EY Hockey League Division 1 wasn’t short of drama.

In the Women’s EYHL, Loreto finally secured their second league title on the bounce with a well fought away win to UCC.

Catholic Institute and UCD played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in Rosbrien, with the home side securing the bonus point shootout. The result sees UCD complete their turnaround to climb into the Champions Trophy Play-Off places while Institute go two points clear in third.

Pembroke Wanders nabbed a tight 1-0 win at home to Ards, securing them place in the topflight next season and condemning Ards to relegation.

In the Women’s EYHL2, Muckross squeezed past a stubborn Cork Harlequins side in Pool A.

In Pool B, Queen’s University showed no sluggishness from their long journey to Cork, beating Ashton 7-0 to secure top spot, with Eva Gaston scoring three, while Lurgan held Corinthian to a draw to boost their confidence going into the Play-Offs.

Saturday, April 5

Women’s Results

UCC 0 – 2 Loreto

Loreto Scorers: Emily Kealy 47’ (FG), Yasmin Pratt 60’ (FG).

Catholic Institute 2 [4] – 2 [3] UCD

Catholic Institute secure drawing bonus point in the Shoot-Out.

Catholic Institute Scorers: Laura Foley 22’ (PC), Seodhna Dervan 64’ (FG).

UCD Scorers: Rebecca Carthy 52’ (FG), Emma Paul 60’ (PC).

Pembroke Wanderers 1 – 0 Ards

Pembroke Wanderers Scorer: Rachel O’Brien 17’ (FG).

Standings

Loreto – 42pts