Boys Interpros
Well done to all our rovers who participated in last weekends interpros. Unfortunately it wasn’t the result the boys were looking for with Ulster winning both the U16 and U18 title. Nonetheless, both Leinster teams played some great hockey and we as a club are very proud of Nick, Luke, Robert, Alistair, Iain, Harry, Conor, Ben, Mark and Harry. It is great to have 10 players competing at this level. Also well done to Emer who managed the U18 squad.
Irish U18 call ups
Following the boys interpros, huge congrats to Conor Empey, Harry Mac Mahon, Mark Samuel and Ben Walker for being selected for Irish U18 trials! We wish them luck for their trial on Sunday
Back pitch lights
We wish to draw to the members attention our plans for the back pitch lights. Only 50% of the lights on the back pitch are currently working with a combination of bulbs, ballasts and igniters requiring replacing. At the same time, a few of the bulbs have also begun to go on the front pitch. As a council we need to ensure that we spend our complex income and our sinking find money appropriately. We are currently investigating quotes for the replacement of bulbs for both the front and the back pitch. The front pitch is our premier pitch and therefore takes priority. In the interim, we plan to replace 3-4 bulbs on the back pitch to continue to allow us to utilise it. At this time, replacing all lights on the back pitch does not appear to be a sound investment but the situation is one that we continue to monitor. If you have any questions on this matter please contact our council members responsible for grounds, Ali Keogh at alisonfkeogh@gmail.com
Irish Hockey Spanish series
All the best to Jamie Carr and Luke Chadwick who are selected for the Irish team to play against Spain in a 3 match test series next week
New newsletter writer needed
The role of writing the newsletter is up for grabs for any budding journalist or writing enthusiast! We are looking for someone to fill the role, with a time commitment of no more than 2 hours a week.
The newsletter gets sent once a week, and ensures all our members are kept up to date with the activities and results throughout all aspects of the club.
A detailed role description can be obtained from alisonfkeogh@gmail.com
The role is very simple, but help and support, if required, will of course be on hand initially
