Introduction

We are only three weeks out from the start of the Olympics. The game with India will be played a fortnight from next Saturday. The emphasis now is on organising ‘get togethers’ at clubs and pubs around the matches.

Where can you watch The OLYMPIC GAMES hockey on Television

Ireland’s first game is on Saturday 6^th August at 15.00. We are suggesting that clubs / members might arrange a get together in association with the matches

Monkstown Hockey Club Pre Season Olympic BBQ 

It’s that time of the year again when we are getting close to pre-season! Before all the hard work starts we would be delighted if everyone could join us for a pre-season Olympic BBQ in the Tramyard Café, Dalkey, on the 6^th of August at 2pm.

The Green Machine will also be playing their first Olympic match against India and the match will be shown live on the big screen.

For once we are requesting you to leave the blue behind and pull on your favourite green shirt and help us cheer on the boys in green. There will be a prize for the best dressed supporter and just in case you forget, face paint will be available on the day.

The BBQ is open to all members (new and old), supporters, friends and family of the club, so make sure to spread the word and join us on this historic day for Irish hockey. If we shout loud enough they might hear us in Rio! 

What: Monkstown Pre-Season Olympic BBQ

When: Saturday, 6^th of August, 2016

Time:  2pm (Food will be served from 2pm – 3.30pm)

Match: Ireland v India will be shown live in the Tramyard at 3pm  

Price: €11 per person for the BBQ (non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks will be available to purchase separate)

Please RSVP to monkstowncommittee@gmail.com or text 0877604954 to confirm your attendance. 

Three Rock Rovers

Thinking about watching the Olympic hockey and wondering where to watch the games? Lets celebrate history at HQ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thinking about watching the Olympic hockey and wondering where to watch the games? Let’s celebrate history at Grange Road and support our very own Mitch Darling and the rest of the squad.

Bar will be open two hours before each game starts. Bring along your flags, hooters, and everything else Irish to have the best atmosphere in the best facility in Dublin!

Open day. Everyone welcome.

Glenanne HC

We look forward to seeing you all there on the day !6th Aug- Glenanne will host an open day for all ages. It will be held in St. Marys RugbyClub with a BBQ, bouncy castles, and games for the kids from 12pm onwards.  The Ire vs India match will be on in the Bar at 3pm.  Glenanne welcomes all hockey enthusiasts from all Clubs. You may contact fionahanaphy@gmail.com for more information! 087 979 017

Bray HC

Brayhas arranged that all the games will be shown on the big screen in the Martello (the clubs usual gathering place). Other clubs please let us know of any similar arrangements. St James Gate / Guinness are planning a big family day on Saturday 6^th August to coincide with the India game.

The Irish team

The IHA funding to take part in the Olympics was about €225K short of the required amount. Over €210K has been collected. See www.hockey.ie for details.  

Summer hockey around the clubs

Weston - Maryanne Ryan advises that Weston have social hockey on Tuesday evenings in Lucan. They intend to make a contribution to the OBSESSED campaign from the funds raised.

Monkstown - Ali tells us that Monkstown have six weeks of Summer hockey on Tuesday evenings at 7.30 effective from 7^th June. All members and potential members are welcome.

Rathgar - Liz Kehoe and Stuart advise that Rathgar are hosting summer hockey on Mondays. It will run right through the summer. The start time is 7pm. €20 for the duration or €5 per session.

Genesis - Genesis are running summer hockey on Tuesday evenings at St. Raphaela’s in Stillorgan until July 19^th from 7.15 till 9.15   Jantien advises that all are welcome. The charge is €30 for eight sessions. Its mixed hockey and open to non members.  Genesis will also host an international tournament for under 18 girls on 29^th and 30^th October at St. Raphaela’s.

Portrane - Anita Patterson and Henneke van Strik advise that they will host mixed hockey on Wednesday evenings between 8 and 9 pm in Donabate.  Anyone from over 13 and up to 75 years is welcome. Cost €5 for adult and €3 for students. Portrane also plan a youth camp (6 to 15 years) from 2^nd to 4^th August. And there is a ‘try hockey day’ open to everyone on Saturday 6^th August as part of the parish festival.

Bray - Sinead and Ross advise that hockey at Loreto Bray is on Tuesdays at 8pm for adults and at 7pm for teens. The charge is €5 for adults and €2 for the teens. Bray plan a FUN tournament on 23^rd July.

Three Rock Rovers - Every Thursday there is a ladies social league from 7pm to 9.30.  This is completely booked out. There is veterans mixed hockey on Wednesdays. There are youth camps during the day from June to August.

Pembroke Wanderers - At Serpentine Avenue there is summer hockey every Tuesday evening according to Amy Devoy. It runs from 7.00 to 8.30. It will continue till 19^th July. The cost is €5 per session.

St James’s Gate - Bill Smith says that Summer Hockey takes place every Wednesday at 8pm until late in the Iveagh Grounds. It is mixed with men and women at all levels. The cost is €4 per session.

Wicklow - Klaas tells us that summer hockey has been going on in Wicklow hockey club since 10^th May and will continue to the end of July. Juniors (over 10) play on Tuesday nights from 6.30 for an hour (€4 per session). Then the adults are on from 7.30 to 9.00. It all happens at Nelson Park in East Glendalough school. Enquiries to 087 2311480 or coaching@wicklowhockeyclub.ie

St Brendan’s PP / Swords - Zarina says that Monday nights at ALSAA is where the action is; students are on from 6.30 to 7.30 and mixed hockey for adults from 7.30 for one hour; Its €5 for adults and €3 for students. Izzy Veld reports that summer hockey action at the National Sports Complex from 8.00 to 9.00. It will run on Wednesdays thru June and July.

Quote of the week - This week it’s from Plato ‘He was a wise man who invented beer’

Together we can make a difference!!!!!!

Brendan Carr, Development Committee