News Archive

FERGUS GIBSON RETURNS TO ANNADALE

July 19th, 2022

After completing his studies at Loughborough University current Senior International Fergus Gibson is returning to Annadale.  We are delighted to see you back Fergus.  For photograph please see the links to Twitter and Facebook at the top of this website page.

NEIL COOKE JOINS COACHING STAFF

July 6th, 2022

We are delighted to welcome former Irish International, Neil Cooke, to Annadale.  Neil will be assistant coach to our first XI squad.   Great to have you on board Neil.  Click on links to Twitter and Facebook at the top of this website to see photograph.

NEAL GLASSEY SIGNS FOR ANNADALE

July 4th, 2022

Current Irish International, Neal Glassey, has signed for Annadale.  Neal is returning to play in Ireland after a spell at Crefelder HC in Germany.   Click on the links for Twitter or Facebook at the top of this website for photograph.

RONNIE SMYTH AWARDED BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL

June 2nd, 2022

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.

END OF SEASON AWARDS

May 31st, 2022

At the AGM on 31st May 20223 the following awards were announced: 1st XI Player of the year – Paddy Rose 2nd XI Player of the year – Adam Douds 3rd XI Player of the year – Harry McMullan 4th XI XI Player of the year – Chris Taylor Young…
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GARETH KIDD APPOINTED AS FIRST XI COACH

May 30th, 2022

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. Gareth played at Annadale right through from the juniors to…
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PASSING OF RONNIE STERRITT AND DIXON ROSE

May 20th, 2022

A terrible week for hockey in Ireland with the passing of two greats of our game, Ronnie Sterritt and Dixon Rose. Ronnie was a stalwart of Cliftonville, winning many trophies during his time and serving as captain or vice-captain consecutively for over 25 years.  He also sat on the Ulster…
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BRIAN CARUTH MADE HONORARY LIFE MEMBER OF HOCKEY IRELAND

May 20th, 2022

At the Annual General Meeting of Hockey Ireland on 19th May 2022 Brian Caruth was made an Honorary Life Member of Hockey Ireland.  Brian is a former Treasurer and committee member of Annadale and is a current Friend of Annadale.  This award is in recognition of his invaluable work as…
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RICHARD FAIRMAN STANDING DOWN – GOOD LUCK!

March 31st, 2022

Ahead of our final league match of the regular season, and following three seasons as Head coach of our 1st XI squad, Richard Fairman has announced he will be stepping back from his role due to family commitments.  Richard will stay in post for the remainder of the season Although…
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ANNADALE PLAYERS SELECTED FOR ULSTER UNDER 18s AND UNDER 21s

November 3rd, 2021

Congratulations to the following players who have been selected for the Ulster under 18 and under 21 squads for this season’s inter-provincial tournaments which will be played over a number of weekends both before and after Christmas.  Good luck to all involved. Under 18s:  Sam Anderson;  James Clark;  Allen Lyons; …
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