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Annadale Hockey Club

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Based in Holywood and Belfast (East), we are a club boasting 4 teams and over 100 junior members. Check out our website for more details.

Belfast, Northern Ireland
Joined May 2009
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
2 years
We are delighted and very proud to announce that Her Majesty the Queen has awarded Ronnie with the honour of The British Empire Medal for services to Northern Ireland Hockey. All of us at Annadale Hockey Club and in Ulster Hockey appreciate how well this award is deserved.
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
2 years
Ronnie Smyth BEM 🎖️ Ronnie and Liz attended Hillsborough Castle where Ronnie officially received his highly deserved British Empire Medal
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
1 year
Ronald William Smyth, 1949 - 2023 Following the death of Ronnie, it is the express wish of the Smyth family that all hockey activity, at every level, should go ahead as planned …..
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
1 year
It is with deepest sorrow that inform all our hockey friends of the passing of our Club President Ronnie Smyth BEM. His long time friend Michael Graham has put a few words together
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
2 years
Annadale Hockey Club are delighted to announce the appointment of Gareth Kidd as their 1st XI Head Coach. A former assistant coach at Annadale and experienced schools coach, Gareth is also a former manager of the Ireland men’s senior squad. welcome Gareth back to the club.
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
4 years
📣 A special post on behalf of Ronnie Smyth - please read, very thought provoking 👏🏻
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
2 years
Club President Ronnie Smyth was delighted to get the opportunity to present £500 from his book donations to Raphoe Hockey Club’s junior section today, in memory of the dearly-loved and much-missed Richard ‘Dicky’ Eaton.
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
1 year
A great day of hockey celebrating the life of Ronnie Smyth. The fun starts as 1245.
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Annadale Hockey Club
4 years
Please take a moment out of your day to read this important message below. All donations helping Paul Osborne ‘Ozzy’ Sullivan Upper 1st XI hockey coach and his family would be greatly received. @sullivan_upper @UlsterHockey @hookhockey @irishhockey
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
1 year
Congratulations to Paddy Rose who has recently been selected for the GB Men’s U23 Elite Development Programme.
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
4 years
Annadale & Youth Sport Legend Ronnie Smyth has written a book about his sporting life. It’s a great read about a great man & family. Books are not priced, however a donation is appreciated with ALL proceeds being given to youth sports, so please be generous! Contact us for info
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
6 years
Congratulations to @KiddGareth on his appointment as Manager of the @irishhockey Men’s Hockey team
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
4 years
David Smyth is the new matchday coach for the 2nds. He brings a wealth of experience to the role. He played for the first XI for over 25 years starting at 14 and represented the Ireland on 63 occasions. He is a qualified Level 2 coach. A great addition to the coaching staff.
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
2 years
NEW SIGNING @nealglassey 🙌 We are delighted to announce the signing of Irish international Neal Glassey following his successful spell at Crefelder HTC. Looking forward to seeing you in the ⚪️⚫️🔴 Builder. 📸 @klaus_g_g
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
6 years
Well done to Peter Caruth and especially to Callum Robson for making the next of the Irish men’s selection for the World Cup. Delighted to see Callum bounce back so 💪 from injury
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
6 years
A special mention to a stalwart who retires after being one the best in an Annadale shirt. Here he is with a competition winner @peterbland8 ...
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
8 years
Come on!!!! Our Player/Coach Caruth with a fantastic finish for Ireland's third..... #themousetrich
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
5 years
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Fairman as the 1st XI Head Coach. Richard brings with him many years of coaching experience including 2 years as Head Coach of Ulster U16 Boys. Richard will be assisted by Jonny Caren who continues as Assistant Coach.
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
8 years
Hugely proud day for the club....
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
8 years
Congratulations to Ronnie Smyth on being made an Honorary Life Member today of Irish Hockey
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
6 years
Ronnie, Oli and Peter with the boys after a great win over England - Peter Corrie, Craig Getty, Adam McAllister, @MattCrookshanks and @benwallace26 @irishhockey @UlsterHockey @motisireland @MrTaytoNI @BLKIreland @Tughans_News @_richsauces
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
5 years
Incredible result @IreWomenHockey making history and reaching #Tokyo2020 Olympics 👏🏻 everyone at Annadale send their biggest congratulations @irishhockey @UlsterHockey #GreenArmy
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
7 years
Annadale promoted to EYHL following a 3-1 victory against Cookstown in the Play-off final at Three Rock Rovers in Dublin.
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
4 years
We are very sad to learn that Richard “Dickie” Eaton passed away on 22nd Sept. He had many friends from playing at Annadale & these friendship’s endured after he returned to Raphoe HC. We would like to offer their sincerest sympathies to Dickie’s wife & family at this time.
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
6 years
Juniors on 1st ⁦ @flybe ⁩ flight from ⁦ @BELFASTCITY_AIR ⁩ to ⁦ @robinhoodair ⁩ thanks Feherty Travel
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
2 years
Stroke to @instonianshc in last few seconds
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
2 years
It’s a well earned rest day today (for supporters as well as players) following two hard fought matches in the sweltering heat of Plzen Litice. A 2-2 draw with Turkey was followed up with a 3-2 win over the Czechs yesterday leaving our lads in second place before Poland tomorrow
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
2 years
New signing! Neil Cooke joins the coaching staff as Assistant Coach of our 1st XI squad. A former Irish International himself, he brings a wealth of experience to the role. It's great to have you at the club Neil, all the best for the season ahead.
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
2 years
Look how much it means 3-2 victory vs Pembroke hard-fought really doesn't begin to describe Saturday's events
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Annadale Hockey Club
4 years
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
6 years
Our players representing Ireland U21s in the USA @benwallace26 @adamPogba6 @MattCrookshanks and Callum Robson. @U21Mens
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Annadale Hockey Club
6 years
Congratulations to Callum Robson who has been added to the Irish men's squad for the Four Nations in Dusseldorf this weekend
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
8 years
1-0 win vs @northdownhc in KC. Goal by newbie @benwallace26 & debuts for Paddy Jack & Aaron Grimshaw #norazorsneeded
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
6 years
Our new signings Ryan Getty, Ryan Burgess and Andrew O’Hare line out for a friendly against Ulster U18s
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
6 years
Delighted to announce new arrivals for this season Ryan Burgess, Ryan Getty & Andy O’Hare
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
10 months
A gold medal for @mrobson22 and Ireland’s men today, finishing off a successful week in Dublin, by winning the EuroHockey Championship II and securing an Olympic qualifying place in January. Well done boys @irishhockey @UlsterHockey
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
2 years
A close encounter last night against a well drilled Italy with Ireland eventually coming out on top 2-1. Today’s match starts at 3pm.
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Annadale Hockey Club
3 years
Well done to our two @annadalehc boys Paddy Rose and @jimboclark21 . A great weekend with @IreBoysJag @hookhockey @UlsterHockey @irishhockey
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
7 years
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
4 years
Fresh from winning a bronze at the euro hockey indoor championships it was great to welcome Callum Robson back to help with our juniors @indoorhockey @irishhockey @UlsterHockey
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
5 years
Our U15 winners. Beat ⁦ @lisnagarveyhc ⁩ 1 nil in a very tight match.⁦ @UlsterHockey ⁩ ⁦ @motisireland ⁩ ⁦ @BLKIreland ⁩ ⁦ @BurgerKing ⁩ ⁦ @MrTaytoNI ⁩ ⁦ @goodnessrocksni
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
3 years
Good win today for @IreMenHockey 8-4 v GB EDP side @mrobson22 with 2 goals. Well done Tim, Fergus and Michael.
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Annadale Hockey Club
5 years
The Annadale conveyor belt shows no signs of slowing up as we have 5 representatives (out of 22 players) in the Irish U16 panel to play 3 games V England this week. Good luck to the boys: ▪️ Paddy Rose ▪️ James Clark ▪️ Connor Slack ▪️ Kent Irwin ▪️ Connor Mathews ⚪️🔴⚫️☘️🏑
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
3 months
Huge congratulations to Michael Robson who earned his 150th international cap when he lined out for Ireland today against Australia in the FIH Pro League in Bhubaneswar, India. This is an outstanding achievement and is greatly deserved. We're proud of you Michael.
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
8 years
BREAKING NEWS: Peter Caruth returns to 'Dale as player/coach for the 2016/17 season.More....
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
3 years
Best of luck to @IreMenHockey and @mrobson22 @TimCross7 and Fergus Gibson in the Euro Championships starting this evening @hookhockey
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
2 years
Welcome back Fergus! After three years at Loughborough University we're all looking forward to seeing you back wearing the ⚪️⚫️🔴
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
3 years
What a fantastic three days for @UlsterHockey with both boys and girls winning the Gold. Congratulations to our players on the boys squad Paddy Rose, James Clark, Allen Lyons, Robbie Davidson and Paddy McElhinney. @sullivan_upper @MethodyBelfast @RegentHockey @RBAIHockey
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Annadale Hockey Club
2 years
The sweet smile of success! An 8-0 demolition of Poland,1-1 draw with Wales and a 2-1 victory over Italy secures the tournament win. Congratulations Patrick Rose and James Clark and the squad.
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
5 years
Last practice session before this weekends trip to UK Championships in Nottingham
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Annadale Hockey Club
6 years
Congratulations to the @IreWomenHockey , wow, what game, what a tournament !!!!
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Annadale Hockey Club
7 years
Unbelievable couple of weeks. So composed & controlled. A group led by Peter who have come through despite everything thrown at us. #EYHL
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
7 years
Full time - 3-0 win in Dublin and everyone through unscathed for next week. Goals from Ollie, Craig and Peter
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Annadale Hockey Club
2 years
In a blustery Lilleshall the @UlsterHockey U18s narrowly lost a 3 match series 2 games to 1 against @EnglandHockey . Great performances and unlucky not to get something out of today’s match. Well done Allen Lyons, Sam Anderson, David Corrie, James Clark and Conor Mathews
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Annadale Hockey Club
2 years
New signing Josh Anderson! Fresh from his Irish Junior Cup Final success with Cookstown over Annadale, Josh makes the move to the Dale. Don’t worry Josh all is forgiven, looking forward to seeing you between the sticks!
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Annadale Hockey Club
2 years
Busy few days for some of our Internationals! Our senior Internationals today won the 4 Nations tournament in Glasgow. Congratulations to new signing Neal Glassey, Tim Cross, Callum and Michael Robson. Meanwhile at UUJ our u18s completed 3 wins out of 3 over Scotland's U18 side.
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
1 year
Congratulations to out players who played for @sullivan_upper in the final of the Burney Plate, beating Cookstown High 3-1
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
6 years
Our boys playing for Ireland U23 this week in Antwerp
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Annadale Hockey Club
4 years
The @irishhockey @IreBoysJag U16 boys training panel has been announced and we have 5 representatives 👏🏻 • James Clark • David Corrie • Jamie Livingstone • Allen Lyons • Conor Mathews
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
5 years
Callum Robson and ⁦ @MattCrookshanks ⁩ after a 3 nil series win for ⁦ @U21Mens ⁩ against ⁦ @ScottishHockey
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
5 years
Dale boys, Jamie Spratt Allen Lyons Lloyd Andrews Jamie Livingstone, played in a 3 match series v Wales. Won 3-2 and 4-2 in first two matches.
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Annadale Hockey Club
3 years
Congratulations to @jimboclark21 And @IreBoysJag , a 2-0 series win v Wales. Off to play @EnglandHockey u19s on Thursday.
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
7 years
Tonight's win is dedicated to founder member Ronnie McNamee. He would have been very proud and enjoyed every minute #asplendidperformance
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
5 years
And so the weekend begins
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Annadale Hockey Club
1 year
Congratulations to our U15 and 1st XI player Michael Girvin on his selection for the Hockey Ireland JAG Boys U16 squad in preparation for the upcoming 8 Nations tournament in Spain. Well done Michael and all the best for the months ahead!
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
5 years
After a very tight match against @CookstownHockey ours 1sts have secured a place in the Kirk Cup Final on Boxing Day against @banbridgehc . @motisireland @BLKIreland @_richsauces @MrTaytoNI @goodnessrocksni @JK_DFK
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Annadale Hockey Club
3 years
Congratulations to our Ulster representatives playing against Wales this weekend in a three match series. Toby Moore U16 and Allen Lyons, Kent Irwin, Sam Anderson, James Clark and Paddy Rose. Both sides won their series 3-0 with Kent James and Paddy scoring for the U18s.
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Annadale Hockey Club
6 years
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Annadale Hockey Club
7 years
Congrats to Matt Crookshanks, Fergus Gibson, Craig Getty, Ben Wallace and Tom Robson who have been selected for Ireland U18s 6 Nations team.
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
2 years
Annadale men -young and old enjoying JL2 victory over a spirited Mossley side 3-2 to Annadale Come on the Dale!
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Annadale Hockey Club
6 years
Annadale boys playing for Ulster U16s in a series of matches at the weekend Paddy, Jamie, Conor, our new player Kent, James and Connor. While Matthew represented the UK Lions
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
6 years
Congratulations to Paddy Crookshanks who won a silver medal at the UK School Games with Ulster U18s
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
6 years
Congratulations to Paddy Rose, Jamie Livingstone, James Clark, Matthew McKibbin, Conor Matthews and Conor Slack for being selected to represent Ulster U16’s against Scotland and Wales over the next couple of weeks.
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Annadale Hockey Club
5 years
Dale pair Kent Irwin and Patrick Rose played for the Ireland u17s in a 4-nations tournament in Mannheim, Germany this weekend. The Irish boys lost to Australia, Netherlands and Germany but did themselves proud.
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
5 months
Congratulations to our own @mrobson22 on selection for the Olympic Qualifiers. Best of luck to you and the squad! 🏑☘️
@irishhockey
Hockey Ireland
5 months
Squad Announcement: Head Coach Mark Tumilty names Ireland Senior Men's squad for January's Paris 2024 Olympic Qualifiers in Valencia, Spain. For a full report go to or click on the link in our bio #softco #parkdevelopments #ey #sportsireland #sportsni
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Annadale Hockey Club
6 years
Congratulations to Fergus Gibson and Tom Robson on their selection for Ireland U18s in the European Championships to be held in July in Santander, Spain
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
5 years
Conor Matthews, Paddy Rose, Kent Irwin and James Clark playing for Ireland U16s in a two match series v Scotland winning 8-1 and 2-1 @IreBoysJag @UlsterHockey
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
2 years
A winning finish to the 8 Nations with the boys beating Scotland 2-1 this morning. A great end to a long week with new friends made along the way. Well done Allen, Paddy and Conor.
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
5 years
Round of applause to our 5 @UlsterHockey U16s representatives who ensured the intro pro trophy stayed in Ulster after a busy weekend at Stormont 👏🏻👏🏻⚪️⚫️🔴🏑 hard luck to our 4 U18s who weren’t as fortunate this time out
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Annadale Hockey Club
6 years
All the Award Winners at the last night of Juniors. A special thanks to Ronnie Smyth for all he has given to our Junior Club. He’s an Honorary U15
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
2 years
Annadale men -young and old enjoying JL2 victory over a spirited Mossley side 3-2 to Annadale Come on the Dale!
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
2 years
Delighted for you Peter. Humbling and inspiring in equal measure to read this piece. Keep being yourself. #legend #inspiring @hookhockey @irishhockey @UlsterHockey
@ExaminerSport
Irish Examiner Sport
2 years
Olympic hockey player Caruth comes out as gay: 'Best thing I’ve done in my life'
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Annadale Hockey Club
1 year
Sat 11-Mar-2023 EYHL Cookstown 0 - 5 Annadale (Gibson, Tremlett, Glassey, Lyons, & Pinion) Solid win away in difficult conditions #EYHL @irishhockey @UlsterHockey @annadalehc @MrTaytoNI @motisireland @SmythsToysIRE @BurgerKing @OaklandInsure @BMcQuoid @CookstownHockey
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Annadale Hockey Club
2 years
A special moment for Paddy McElhinney as he receives his @UlsterHockey Interpro pin from @DavidAmes5 💪👏👏
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
1 year
Congratulations to Oli Brown who has been selected in the @eurohockeyorg Umpires for Nations cohort for the 2023 program.
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Annadale Hockey Club
6 years
A win makes all the difference
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
6 years
Two Dale boys at uni playing against each other. Needless to say Loughborough needed David Smyth back!!
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Annadale Hockey Club
7 years
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Annadale Hockey Club
5 years
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
5 years
U21s with Callum Robson and @MattCrookshanks . Beating Belarus 3-1 in game 1 with both boys scoring. Then beating the host Czech Rep 8 nil and Matt getting 2 and Callum another. Into semis with still to play Turkey today. Well done boys
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
2 years
FULL TIME: Pembroke 0 - 4 Annadale #PEMANN #Pitchero
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
6 years
Tom and Fergus (vice captains) for Ireland U18s this week in Santander
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
6 years
Our U15s won all 4 matches they played at the ⁦ @lisnagarveyhc ⁩ blitz today. Well done.
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
2 years
Well done to our young guns today! 5-1 win for @UlsterHockey u18 v @leinsterhockey1 u18s. Well done to all, some very good hockey on display.
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@annadalehc
Annadale Hockey Club
4 years
Best wishes to Paddy Rose, Kent Irwin, James Clark, Conor Mathews, Jamie Livingstone, Allen Lyons and David Corrie who are all in action over the next 3 days for @IreBoysJag & @IrishU18Boys The boys play 3 matches v England at Lilleshall starting this afternoon @irishhockey
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