After a long Christmas break its back to action for most teams this week as we look to kick the New Year off by banging in a few goals!
The mens indoor team set the pace last weekend by beating Glenanne 6-2, and Clontarf 8-0 in the group stage of the competition. This Saturday sees them take on Clontarf again, along with NICS from Ulster. Should they win they will progress to the semis on Sunday where they will hopefully bid to win their 3rd title in a row, and 5 within the last 6 years.
The indoor competition means the 2s will have to wait another week before returning to their league campaign. The 3s/4s/5s are back though,with all 3 facing a double weekend! On Saturday, the 3rds taking on Monkstown at home at 12.45 on the front pitch. The 4s will play UCD away (time tbc), and the 5ths are away to YM at 2pm. Sunday will see the 3s and 4s compete in the Inter Cup against North Kildare and Naas respectively. The 5ths will play Clontarf away in the minor cup at 2.30pm.
The mens u21s play their 1st game in their cup game on Sunday. They face Pembroke away at 2.30pm, with a strong panel hoing to do well in the competition.
On the ladies side the 1s unbeaten run will face a stern test by table toppers Pembroke at 3.30 away on Saturday. They too face a double weekend as they play North Kildare at home in the Leinster Senior Cup at 3pm on Sunday. This is a game that was postponed numerous times prior to Christmas. The winner will take on Hermes 1sts.
The 2nds return to action away at 3.30 on Saturday to Botanic. The 3rds and 4ths are both at home, playing Weston at 10.45, and Malahide at 12.30 respectively.
The junior girls were back last weekend for training and will play a number of matches this Sunday. The 12s will play Sutton both home and away, the 10s take on Monkstown at home, while the u8s will host Rathgar.
The u14 boys recently competed in their own indoor competition against Clontarf and Pembroke. Pictures by Derek Vincent can be seen at this link.
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