Hockey Update 24 April

Railway U14 Boys’ League Winners

Congratulations to Railways U14 Boy’s team who sealed victory of their league last Friday evening in a play off match against Corinthians’ in Park Avenue. In a tight and cagey match with not many chances at either end Railway prevailed 1-0 with a Luke O Loughlin goal.  Jamie Forbes played the ball through from mid field and Sean O Brien did very well to keep it in play before squaring to Luke who did the rest. It was the culmination of a good season and was consolation for losing the Cup final last Sunday on a shootout. All the players committed thrughout the season, with the outdoor leagues, indoor compettion in Portrane and regularly playing up for the under 16s to make up the numbers.  This group of players are looking forward to making the step up to mens hockey in the coming years.

Girls’ Inter 1s Win Leinster Shield

Congratulations to Railway Girls’ Inter 1s on winning the Leinster Shield on Sundayin a very competitive final against Corinthians. The final score was 1-0 with Alex Orr converting a stroke won by Martha Mc Cready.

Railway Union Sports AGM:

Railway Union Sports AGM will take place tomorrow, Wednesday 25th May at 8pm in Railway. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the running of the club and to have your say. All members are encouraged and invited to come and contribute to the running of your club.

Railway Annual Golf Outing

Railway’s annual golf outing will take place this Thursday, 26th April in Woodbrook Golf Club. Time slots are still available or if you not available to play but would like to get involved you can sponsor a tee box for €100.

Railway Supporters Lunch:

Thank you to Brendan and Siobhan Smyth who organised a fundraising lunch for Railway Supporters last Saturday in the clubhouse. Thank you also to all of those who attended and contributed to the lunch. This was the first event to be organised by Kate Dillon’s catering company the Wooden Spoon who are now Railway Union’s official caterers. We look forward to many more delicious meals to be provided by The Wooden Spoon in the future. Best of luck to The Wooden Spoon and Kate in their new partnership with Railway Union.

100 Club Winners

March 2018
1. Ken Moulton €52.50
2. Brendan Smyth €21
3. Laura Fox €15.75
4. Steve Moulton €15.75

Pitch side advertising – Members Incentive Scheme

Anyone interested in supporting the club through pitch side advertising please email the marketing and sponsorship working group on clubsecretaryruhc@gmail.com. Members will receive a discount on their annual subs of 25% of the pitch side advertising revenue received each year of the sponsorship. All funds raised will be re-invested in the hockey facilities.

Fixtures

Saturday, 28th April
Ladies’ 1s v Cork Harlequins (A) 2:30pm, EY Hockey League

Men’s 1s v Lisnagarvey (A) 3:00pm, EY Hockey League

Results

Saturday, 21st April
Ladies’ 1s 0-0 Pembroke 4:00pm (H) EY Hockey League

Men’s 1s 0-3 Pembroke 2:00pm (H) EY Hockey League