Corinthian Hockey Club Explained

Corinthian Hockey Club (Irish: Club Haca Corantaigh) is a field hockey club based at Saint Columba's College, Dublin, Ireland.[1] [2] In 2018–19 they became founder members of the new Division 2 in both the Men's Irish Hockey League and the Women's Irish Hockey League.[3] [4] [5] [6] The club's senior men also play in the Men's Irish Senior Cup while the senior women also play in the Women's Irish Senior Cup.[7] Reserve teams play in the Men's Irish Junior Cup and the Women's Irish Junior Cup.[8] Corinthian won the 2012 Men's Irish Junior Cup, defeating Cookstown in the final.[9] [10]

In the 1890s an earlier club named Corinthian, along with Monkstown and Three Rock Rovers, were among the pioneering field hockey clubs in Ireland.[11] [12] The modern club was founded in 1934.[1]

Notable former players

women's field hockey international

Honours

Men

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Corinthian Hockey Club. www.chc.ie. 28 March 2019.
  2. Web site: Corinthian link up with MSL Park Motors for pitch fund. https://web.archive.org/web/20160901065513/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2016/03/corinthian-link-up-with-msl-park-motors-for-pitch-fund/#.XJz4UPZ2ty0. usurped. 1 September 2016. www.hookhockey.com. 28 March 2019. 15 March 2016.
  3. Web site: IHL2 groups and season's schedule laid out for 2018/19. https://web.archive.org/web/20180729190322/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/ihl2-groups-and-seasons-schedule-laid-out-for-2018-19/#.W_7vjvZ2ty0. usurped. 29 July 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 30 September 2018. 7 July 2018.
  4. Web site: The season starts here: Women's EYHL2 to provide bridge between national and regional leagues. https://web.archive.org/web/20181001031333/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/09/the-season-starts-here-womens-eyhl2-to-provide-bridge-between-national-and-regional-leagues/#.W7C_V_ZFxy0. usurped. 1 October 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 30 September 2018. 29 September 2018.
  5. Web site: The season starts here: Women's Leinster Division One hits the turf. https://web.archive.org/web/20180930175647/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/09/the-season-starts-here-womens-leinster-division-one-hits-the-turf/#.XJvxTvZ2ty1. usurped. 30 September 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 25 March 2019. 28 September 2018.
  6. Web site: Men's EYHL2 hits the turf for the first time. https://web.archive.org/web/20181015222550/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/10/mens-eyhl2-hits-the-turf-for-the-first-time/#.W_66TPZ2ty0. usurped. 15 October 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 28 November 2018. 12 October 2018.
  7. Web site: Irish Senior Cup draw format adjusted for 2018/19 season. https://web.archive.org/web/20180914085123/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/09/irish-senior-cup-draw-format-adjusted/#.XJz-oPZ2ty1. usurped. 14 September 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 28 March 2019. 7 September 2018.
  8. Web site: Six national cup draws made at IHA offices. https://web.archive.org/web/20111015000420/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2011/10/six-national-cup-draws-made-at-iha-offices#.XJ0Ab_Z2ty0. usurped. 15 October 2011. www.hookhockey.com. 28 March 2019. 12 October 2011.
  9. Web site: Reds fightback for maiden IJC victory. https://web.archive.org/web/20160118193956/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2012/04/reds-fightback-for-maiden-ijc-victory/#.XJ0EWPZ2ty0. usurped. 18 January 2016. www.hookhockey.com. 28 March 2019. 22 April 2012.
  10. Web site: Corinthian v Cookstown, Men's Irish Junior Cup Final. irishhockeyphotographers.zenfolio.com. 28 March 2019. 22 April 2012.
  11. News: 125 Year Anniversary Of IHU Formation. www.hockey.ie. 8 September 2018. 6 February 2018. 28 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190328215044/https://www.hockey.ie/news-detail/10034968/. dead.
  12. News: A history of the sport on the island as Hockey Ireland celebrates 125th anniversary. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 8 September 2018. 6 February 2018.
  13. Web site: Get To Know The Green Army Midfield. www.hockey.ie. 13 October 2018. 17 July 2018. 3 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191203214356/https://www.hockey.ie/news-detail/10041853/. dead.
  14. News: Ali Meeke – Women's World Cup profiles. https://web.archive.org/web/20180726092252/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/ali-meeke-womens-world-cup-profiles/#.XJk74fZ2ty0. usurped. 26 July 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 25 March 2019. 21 July 2018.
  15. Web site: Meet Ireland's history-making World Cup hockey heroes. www.irishtimes.com. 12 August 2018. 1 August 2018.