Corinthian Hockey Club

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]

Corinthian Hockey Club
UnionHockey Ireland
Full nameCorinthian Hockey Club
Founded1934
GroundSt Columba's College
Rathfarnham
Dublin 16
Ireland [1]
Websitewww.chc.ie
LeagueMen's Irish Hockey League
Women's Irish Hockey League

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
 Ireland women's field hockey international

Honours

Men
  • Irish Junior Cup
    • Winners: 2012
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References
  1. "Corinthian Hockey Club". www.chc.ie. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
  2. "Corinthian link up with MSL Park Motors for pitch fund". www.hookhockey.com. 15 March 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
  3. "IHL2 groups and season's schedule laid out for 2018/19". www.hookhockey.com. 7 July 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  4. "The season starts here: Women's EYHL2 to provide bridge between national and regional leagues". www.hookhockey.com. 29 September 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2018.
  5. "The season starts here: Women's Leinster Division One hits the turf". www.hookhockey.com. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
  6. "Men's EYHL2 hits the turf for the first time". www.hookhockey.com. 12 October 2018. Retrieved 28 November 2018.
  7. "Irish Senior Cup draw format adjusted for 2018/19 season". www.hookhockey.com. 7 September 2018. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
  8. "Six national cup draws made at IHA offices". www.hookhockey.com. 12 October 2011. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
  9. "Reds fightback for maiden IJC victory". www.hookhockey.com. 22 April 2012. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
  10. "Corinthian v Cookstown, Men's Irish Junior Cup Final". irishhockeyphotographers.zenfolio.com. 22 April 2012. Retrieved 28 March 2019.
  11. "125 Year Anniversary Of IHU Formation". www.hockey.ie. 6 February 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
  12. "A history of the sport on the island as Hockey Ireland celebrates 125th anniversary". www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 6 February 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
  13. "Get To Know The Green Army Midfield". www.hockey.ie. 17 July 2018. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
  14. "Ali Meeke – Women's World Cup profiles". www.hookhockey.com. 21 July 2018. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
  15. "Meet Ireland's history-making World Cup hockey heroes". www.irishtimes.com. 1 August 2018. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
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