Lewers’ parting shot
DEPARTING Irish international Iain Lewers has claimed his decision to declare for Great Britain was significantly influenced by major flaws in Irish hockey’s top-level structures. Lewers shocked the Irish hockey world last month by announcing his withdrawal from the senior men’s international team in order to make himself available to play for Great Britain (GB). [...]
Standing on the shoulders of giants
DESPITE Ireland picking up the wooden spoon in both the men’s and women’s competitions at the second annual Setanta Sports Trophy in June the Irish Hockey Association (IHA) have every reason to be delighted with themselves. The bar has been raised immeasurably this year, with the IHA taking full advantage of this summer’s Olympics in [...]
Jermyn happy to return after going Dutch
Prior to his Cork homecoming during last month’s Celtic Cup, Cork Church of Ireland star John Jermyn spoke to Southern Fried about his year playing semi-professionally with HGC in Holland. WHEN John Jermyn confirmed his return to Cork Church of Ireland after a season spent playing semi-professionally with HGC in Holland, Garryduff breathed a collective [...]
