Senior Boys Hockey

November 27th 2018

Villiers Senior Boys Hockey side travelled to Waterford last Wednesday to take on the current All Ireland Schools Champions Newtown in the 1/4 final of the Munster Schools Cup.

The Limerick side avenged a recent loss to the same opposition in the All Ireland Qualifiers with a 2-1 victory in what was a fiercely contested match between two quality sides that have developed a real rivalry. 

Villiers got off to a perfect start with Eli Hannon scoring an opportunist goal in the first few minutes to unsettle the host team. The visitors then consolidated their lead towards the end of the first half with a well taken goal by striker Quinten Eacrett.  

The Villiers defence was rock solid and withstood some late pressure from Newtown. Eventually the pressure counted as the Waterford side converted a controversial penalty stroke through Ben Johnson to reduce the arrears. There was a late chance for Newton to equalise but Villiers keeper Leon Mullally pulled off a vital save to ensure victory for the Limerick side. 

Villiers: Leon Mullally GK, Sam Lilburn (Capt.), Bryan Smith, Christian Oggel, Adam Gardiner, Marcus Ryan, Stephen Tutty, Garrett Sparling, Cian Sparling, Eli Hannon, Quinten Eacrett, Christopher Ryan, Kristoffer Yohansson, Guellermo Espinos, Reuben Wheeler. Head Coach: Brian Gray. Manager: George Blackwell.

Senior Boys Rugby and Hockey Teams in Cup Finals

Best of luck to the Senior Boys Rugby Team in the Mungret Cup Final v Bantry on Wednesday March 29th at 2.30pm in University of Limerick.

The following day Thursday March 30th, the Senior Boys Hockey Team take on Newton in the Munster Schools Final at 2pm at home. All support welcome!


       Senior Boys Rugby Team 2017

     Senior Boys Hockey Team 2017

 

Inter Provincial Hockey

Boys' Hockey

We are delighted to have had such significant representation on this year's inter-provincial teams at both under 16 and under 18 level. Pictured in the photograph below, Andrew Tutty, Stephen Tutty, Calum Morrow, Craig Morrow, Jannis von Maydell, John Costello, James Hodkinson, Marcus Ryan, Quinten Eacrett, Conor Beck. Best of luck next weekend boys.

Senior Boys' Hockey

The Senior Boys have added a little excitement to the hockey world in Villiers, with a superb semi-final win over Midleton College to reach the Senior A cup final. The Cardy brothers, Luke and David, flew family and School flags as they scored both goals in the match. Preparations are now underway for the final and ambitions are high!

Girls' Senior B Hockey

Well done to the senior girls who progress to the semifinal of the Senior B Hockey Cup with a victory over Midleton College.

Teams were evenly matched until Lauren Hannon broke the deadlock with an excellent goal from a penalty stroke. This was followed by a goal from play by Amelia Conlon to ensure victory and a final score of 2 - 0.

Maeve Higgins, Lauren Ryan and Lucy Gardiner were
particularly strong in midfield.

Well done senior girls - roll on the semis!!!

Girls' Junior Bs

Congratulations to the Junior Bs who are keeping Cup hopes alive, after they beat Laurel Hill Colaiste in a very exciting game last week.

Teams were level after both full time and extra time, it is credit to the great goal keeping skills of Ana Keely and stroke taking skills of Mikayla Kearney, Orla Mulvihill and Grace Keeley, that they went on to win 3-1. Best of luck in the next round which will be after mid-term.

Girls' Junior A's Hockey

1. Well done to the Junior As who beat Ashton 3-1 in the league on Friday 16th January, with goals from Taine Amadeo and Lauren Ryan. The team also showed true spirit in the semi-final of the Cup on Wednesday of last week. They played a fantastic game against a very strong Crescent team, who went on to win 4-1. Mariana Birdthistle was outstanding in goals and Muireann Scanlon, Tara Finucane and Ciara Murphy-Wright had a particularly strong game. It was a huge achievement to get this far with such a young squad, so well done to all involved.