Late Furlong goal keeps Pembroke in it

Scotty Furlong’s late drag flick sealed all three points at Serpentine Avenue on Saturday, keeping them in the hunt for the Division 1 title. The move which was started from a fantastic tackle from 44’s very own Karl Lynch, a player not renowned for his defensive abilities but more his good looks, Kirk Shimmins was…

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Mens 1sts lose ground, plus weekend roundup

Pembroke Men were held to a 2-2 draw by a battling Clontarf side on Saturday in the league – Clontarf getting an equalizer 10 mins from time to pick up a valuable point as they enter a relegation battle at the foot of the table. For Pembroke 2 points lost means they fall 5 points…

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Pembroke lose ground in IHL race

Pembroke Wanderers 2 (Maurice Elliott, Alan Sothern) Annadale 4 (Peter Caruth 2, Andy Williamson, Neil Hamilton) This was a match watched by a large crowd, on a lovely early Winter Afternoon. The teams, separated by only 2 points at the beginning of the day, were both a combination of experience and youthful exuberance. Annadale pushed…

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Last gasp Rovers deny Pembroke bonus point

Three Rock Rovers 2 Pembroke Wanderers 4 (Alan Sothern; Mick O’Connor; Mathew Brown; Tim Hill) A last minute goal from Peter Blakeney denied Pembroke maximum points from their weekend outing to Grange Road over the Bank Holiday. Pembroke were in control for most of the tie but were disappointed not to come away with 4…

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Lads look to kickstart IHL challenge this weekend

Not too much hockey action over the Bank Holiday, which should hopefully mean some good crowds for a full IHL fixture list this weekend. After a 2-2 draw at home two weekend’s ago, Pembroke will be looking to get their campaign back on track in Grange Road where they take on Three Rock, who lie…

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Honours even in IHL opener

Pembroke Wanderers 2 Church of Ireland 2 G Elliott; A Sothern | J Jermyn; G Wilkinson  Officials: Robert Johnston; Simon O’Connor TO: Brian Chadwick Judges David Kenna & Michael O’Brien  This is the first time in the current IHL format that Pembroke entertained their friends from C of I Cork.  Alan Sothern, Pembroke’s most threating…

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Irish Hockey League 2011/2012 preview

The IHL kicks off in earnest this weekend, catch Pembroke’s first Pool B game in Serpentine on Saturday as they take on Cork C of I at 3pm. Top man for the Cork outfit will be corner specialist John Jermyn, who is enjoying an early season goal-streak, but Pembroke will be confident going into the…

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Banbridge take IHL title, Pembroke ousted by 'Garvey in semi's

Pembroke Wanderers Men fell at the semi-final stage in last weekend’s IHL Finals held at Hillsborough loosing to hosts Lisnagarvey who in turn lost out on a Penalty shoot out to Banbridge after the Final itself finished 2-2 AET. Owen Magee’s penalty shoot-out goal was the vital play which secured Banbridge their first Irish senior…

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Pembroke Men look ahead to IHL Finals this weekend

Retention of their title as Irish Club Champions and a place in next season’s premier European Club Championship – The EHL is the prize on offer this weekend as the lads gear up for their semi-final match up against Lisngarvey in in Hillsborough. Pembroke beat ‘Garvey in last years final, but the sides will be…

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Pembroke KO'ed by Club de Campo in last 16

The best 16 teams in Europe gathered in Bloemendaal, Amsterdam, last weekend to slog it out for the biggest club trophy in European hockey. Pembroke had qualified for the last 16 thanks to some magnificent performances in Eindhoven in October where a last minute win against Ukrainians Olympia Kolos Sekvoia was key. Their prize was…

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