Everything you need to know about Irish Cup finals day

Irish Senior & Junior Cup Finals
📍 Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club, Grange Road, D16 PT82
📅 Saturday, May 2nd

Event Overview

Three Rock Rovers is delighted to host the Irish Senior and Junior Cup Finals, featuring the top men’s and women’s club teams from across the country. We look forward to welcoming players, officials and supporters for a full day of top‑class hockey.

Match Schedule

  • 10.30am – Women’s Junior Cup Final
    Old Alex II v Railway Union II
  • 12.30pm– Men’s Junior Cup Final
    Lisnagarvey II v Corinthian II
  • 2.45pm – Women’s Senior Cup Final
    Monkstown v Railway Union
  • 4.45pm – Men’s Senior Cup Final
    Lisnagarvey v Three Rock Rovers

Ticket Information

  • Prices:
    • Adults: €25 (day pass); €10 (single game pass)
    • U18 Concessions: €17.50 (day pass); €6 (single game)
    • Under 5s: free
  • Cashless payments preferred

Getting to Three Rock

As part of the club’s sustainability initiatives, we encourage visitors to come to Grange Road via public transport, bicycle or walk where possible.

Public Transport

  • Bus routes: 16, 74, S8, 116, 16D
  • Nearest Luas: Dundrum – then take 74 bus
  • Cycling encouraged – bike parking stands available in the back car park

By car

  • Parking inside the venue only available for teams and officials
  • Parking on the grass verges and bike paths outside the club is illegal and has the potential for cars to be clamped/towed

Facilities on the Day

  • Clubhouse open throughout the day
  • Food & beverage options available
  • Ed Sports open 10am to 4pm

Match Day Guidelines

  • Please arrive early for your preferred fixtures
  • Respect players, officials and volunteers
  • Follow any guidance from event volunteers

Stay Connected – follow updates on the day:

  • TRR @TRRHC (Instagram); ThreeRockRoversHC (Facebook)
  • Hockey Ireland: @hockey_ireland/ (Instagram); IrishHockeyAssociation (Facebook)
  • Tag your photos: #AIGIrishSeniorCup #IrishJuniorCup

National Indoor Trophy champions for fifth successive year

🏆 🏆 🏆 National champions once again!! 🏆 🏆 🏆

The indoor side won the men’s National Indoor Trophy for the fifth season in succession and 12th title since winning it for the first time in 2011!

On finals day, the side opened up with a composed 7-1 win over Portrane in the semi-final in the morning, getting used to the impressive new air-dome at Our Lady’s Terenure.

In the final, it was yet another showdown with Corinthian and it was close until the final stages. Luke Madeley’s early corner was countered quickly to make it 1-1; Ryan Williams produced the moment of the final to set up James Walker to edge us back in front for a 2-1 lead at half-time!

The reds levelled in Q3 but Luke ensured we went into the final quarter with a narrow 3-2 lead with an excellent corner recovery goal. And the lads closed out the game strong, Luke completing his hat trick and Jody Hosking made the game extra-safe for a 5-2 final score.

It gives the side a great boost ahead of next week’s indoor journey to Vienna where they will play in the EuroHockey Indoor Club Trophy!

Team picture

Back row: Shane Davey, Scott Crombie, Ali Haughton, Ross Canning, Stephen O’Keeffe, Harry MacMahon, Mark Collins, Mark Samuel, Diarmuid MacMahon

Front row: James Kyriakides, Liam Canning, Luke Madeley, James Walker, Ryan Williams, Jody Hosking

Leinster glory for men and Under-14 indoor teams!

Both the men’s and Under-14 sides won Leinster indoor titles following a super Sunday on the boards.

For the men, they won back the Leinster indoor title from Corinthian with a superb 7-3 win in the final this evening at St Columba’s having earlier beaten Portrane in the semi-final 8-1.

In the final, captain James Walker gave us the perfect start with an early goal from play but two yellow cards in the first quarter meant it was all hands to the pump for this phase, Harry MacMahon making an incredible stick-block and Stephen O’Keeffe making key saves to keep the narrow lead.

Ross Canning doubled the lead from a corner for a 2-0 half-time lead and Walker made it three early in the second half. Corinthian fought back, getting the next two goals to make it 3-2 but Luke Madeley settled nerves with a sharp corner goal; 4-2 going into the last quarter.

A brilliant team goal from Canning and a corner to complete his hat trick was complemented by Jody Hosking’s goal into an unguarded net for an unassailable 7-2 lead. The reds did get one back late in the contest but Rovers stayed out of sight to win the trophy.

The side now advance to the National Indoor Trophy finals stage in two weekends time where they will look to defend the title and earn a return trip to Europe.

Special shout out to Simon Montgomery and Stephen O’Keeffe who won their first indoor adult silverware with Three Rock.

Squad photo

Back row: Scott Crombie, Liam Canning (coaches), Mark Collins, Simon Montgomery, Stephen O’Keeffe, Ali Haughton, Harry MacMahon, Diarmuid MacMahon (manager)

Front row: Ryan Williams, Jody Hosking, James Walker, Luke Madeley, Ben Ryder, Ross Canning

An incredible day on the boards in Donabate as the boys Under-14s won the Leinster Tommy O’Sullivan Cup with a super performance on finals day.

They picked up wins against Corinthian (3-1), YMCA (3-0), Monkstown (2-0) and Avoca (3-1) and drew with Railway Union 1-1 to reach the final.

There, they won a thriller against Corinthian 3-2 to win the title for the sixth time since 2014!

Well done lads and to the management team of Liam Walsh and Ian Cox for all their hard work!

Three Rock celebrates completion of extensive sustainability and pitch replacement project

Three Rock Rovers celebrated one of the most significant developments in the hockey club’s 132-year history last Saturday following an extensive sustainability and pitch replacement project.

It follows the most extensive renovation project since moving to Grange Road in Rathfarnham in the early 1980s with the front pitch fully replaced from base to top surface.

Through its main contractor, Tony Patterson Sports, a new subbase, tarmac, shock pad and an international-standard TX Elite carpet were installed, together with a more efficient pitch irrigation system and new lighting poles, surrounded by modern fencing and paving for spectator safety.

The sustainability work included planting many hundreds of flowers in its woodland area and a new herb garden for local use.

Minister of State at the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport Charlie McConalogue and South Dublin County Council mayor Pamela Kearns with Three Rock Rovers youth members at the opening of the new pitch at Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club at Grange Road, Rathfarnham; November 15 2025

Picture: Henry Simpson

This was done in tandem with infrastructural work including energy efficiency and water conservation in the clubhouse, LED lights for its two floodlit pitches and the provision of a bike park.

The works were possible through 75% members’ fundraising and sponsor funding while the balance was secured through two major grants, one each from South County Dublin Country Council and the government’s Sports Capital Grant Scheme.

Speaking about the opening, club president Wendy Lee was thrilled to usher in the new era, saying: “It was a joy to see so many members to be part of this celebration of our club after all the effort from each section to make this dream a reality”.

The ceremonial ribbon-cutting was performed by Minister of State at the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport Charlie McConalogue, South Dublin County Council Mayor Pamela Kearns and Olympians Katie Mullan and Ben Johnson.

Mullan and Johnson opened the gates for a youth blitz for over 80 of the club’s youngest members on Saturday morning, undeterred by the after-effects of Storm Claudia and the teeming rain it brought.

Six Three Rock adult teams lined out at the venue on the same day in league fixtures with the men’s first team playing out a thriller in the EY Hockey League against Lisnagarvey, the Ulster side prevailing 6-5.

Olympians Ben Johnson and Katie Mullan cut the ribbon at the opening of the new pitch at Three Rock Rovers Hockey Club at Grange Road, Rathfarnham; November 15 2025

Picture: Henry Simpson

New pitch formal opening and club celebration day

A full day of events on November 15th and something for everyone to get involved in. We have a special start to the day with our very own Olympian Ben Johnson and Irish World Cup silver medal winning captain Katie Mullan opening the pitch with the junior section (great opp for photos and signings for the youngsters!).

At 10am, the Minister for Sport will join the formal pitch opening before a full schedule of matches takes place throughout the day.

In the evening, the barbecue will be cranked up and the bar will be open all day.

A great schedule and something for everyone to celebrate what has been one of the biggest projects the club has undertaken, all made possible by the work of the club and our wonderful members!

Support our Rovers indoor stars to take on Europe’s best

In January, the Irish indoor hockey teams will make history as they compete in the top tier of the EuroHockey Indoor Championships since the competition’s inception over 50 years ago.

A healthy cohort of our Three Rock club members have been a pivotal part of the men’s incredible rise, rising up from the third tier in the continent in Cyprus in 2022 and then went back-to-back to win the second division in 2024 in Portugal and will now compete against five of the top ten sides in the world.

Ross Canning, James Walker, Ryan Williams, Harry MacMahon, Jody Hosking and women’s coach Stephen O’Keeffe are pivotal parts of this story, reaching elite levels alongside respective day jobs, schoolwork and family commitments.

They are part of a wholly self-funded programme, raising the money to pursue the dream of competing at the top against the best indoor sides in the world. Every camp, every flight, every piece of kit, every competition fee, they fund it themselves. And to take on this next step in our journey, they need our help!

They are looking to raise €50,000 to support their costs over the next four months to give themselves the best possible chance of competing. You can do this in one of two ways:

1. Donate directly to their fundraising here: https://gofund.me/b13fceeb5

2. If you or your company are in a position to sponsor the team or can open a door with an introduction to a potential sponsor, you can contact Harry MacMahon on +353 85 219 7079

New groundsperson sought for Three Rock

The club is currently looking to recruit a new groundsperson for the club ahead of the new season following the retirement of JJ and Sylvie this summer after long spells with the club.

Expressions of interest should be sent to club manager Bernie Keogh on club.manager@threerockrovershc.com.

We are also looking to build a list of people available for weekend and tournament work who can also assist with occasional pitch duties and car parking on tournament weekends and some busy Saturdays.

This might suit students and/or coaches; training will be provided. Again, please contact Bernie if interested

New energy-efficient works complete thanks to vital SDCC grant

We are very pleased to announce that we have now completed each of the items that formed part of our application for a grant from South Dublin County Council for which we were successful and received €100k.

New showers and toilets have been installed in the main changing room block, a new herb garden has been planted close to the back pitch, new pitch LED lighting has been installed on the back pitch, and internal clubhouse lighting has been switched to low energy LED fittings and bulbs.

Additionally, five bicycle hoops are being installed as part of this programme. Ian Jackson, Community Climate Action Officer SDCC, has been a great support to the club during this programme, and we are very grateful to Ian and to SDCC for making this work possible and for their ongoing support to the club. 

We are also very grateful to CRH, and to a club member who made a substantial donation, for helping us to achieve our community climate programme goals by contributing the shortfall between grant funds and the full cost of the projects. 

Declan Budd – RIP

The club is saddened to learn of the death of former club captain Declan Budd on Thursday.

He was a member of the club since the 1960s and made a significant impact both on and off the field in a number of areas, playing for every team in the club, and headed the grounds committee, helping to win a landscaping award for the club.

His son Roland and a number of his grandchildren continue to be important club members.

Funeral Service on Tuesday (August 26) at 2.30 pm in St. Paul’s Church, Glenageary. A live-stream link will be provided.

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Notice from RIP.ie

BUDD – Declan, August 21st 2025; peacefully at home with his family, thanks to the care and support of Cristina. Beloved husband of the late Ann (née Lawson), much loved father of Roland, Una, Aoife and Leila. Proud grandfather of Rory, Ann, Fionn, Sophie, Orla, Sholto and John, brother of Alison, Clodagh and the late Melissa, brother-in-law of Palmer, Brian and the late Nadine.

Funeral Service on Tuesday (August 26) at 2.30 pm in St. Paul’s Church, Glenageary. A live-stream link will be provided.

Donations, if desired, to the Irish Cancer Society.