Wednesday, February 11: The first-round draw for the AIG Irish Senior Cup, the World’s Oldest Club Hockey Cup, has officially been announced ahead of the prestigious competition’s return on Saturday, February 21 for the Knockout-16 Round.
The KO16 round will see some thrilling matchups as the top men’s and women’s hockey clubs from across Ireland embark on their journey to secure one of hockey’s most coveted prizes.
In the Men’s AIG Irish Senior Cup, Lisnagarvey will begin the defence of their record-extending 27th AIG Irish Senior Cup title away from home in a repeat of last season’s final when they face YMCA. South Antrim and Cookstown will meet in an all-Ulster clash, while Leinster sides Monkstown and UCD also meet in an in-province matchup. Two Munster sides will face Leinster sides as Cork Harlequins host familiar foe Avoca, while Bandon make the trip to Dublin to face Pembroke Wanderers. Two Ulster sides will also be on the road, with Instonians and Queen’s University set for away classes against Corinthian and Three Rock Rovers.
In the Women’s AIG Irish Senior Cup, reigning champions Railway Union host Ulster Elks in their first tie of the campaign. UCC welcome Catholic Institute to The Mardyke for a Munster derby. Queen’s University Belfast & Pembroke Wanderers, and Portadown & UCD will meet in two topflight clashes in what are likely to be the toughest ties of the round. Corinthian and Cork Harlequins will both look to cause major upsets when they face Pegasus and Old Alex, respectively. Lurgan and Monkstown also meet in another thrilling tie, with the latter looking to replicate their historic 2019 title. And Lisnagarvey host 2025 finalists Loreto at Comber Road.
To celebrate, AIG are giving an Exclusive Offer to Hockey Ireland Members:
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We have partnered with AIG Insurance, proud club and community partner to Hockey Ireland to give our members a great insurance offer. In addition, you will get the below exclusive benefits on their car insurance as a Hockey Ireland Member:
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