19-05-2025
Another battle of the Boyne as coaches and parents take on players in hockey season finale
This annual family day at the club provides members with the opportunity to catch up but also gives the players a chance to mix the teams up and even play in new positions.
With more than 50 children competing in two different blitz-style games, their parents watched on with glee - until it was their turn to play!
In a club first, parents and coaches took on club players in what became an all-out battle of pride. For some, it was a chance to show off their skills, while for others it was an opportunity to prove to their children that their youth and fitness remained intact.
With the sun shining and the additional attractions of a blazing barbecue, face-painting, lawn games and an ice-cream van, it was one of the club's best family days out - one that will be remembered for seasons to come.
The action moved indoors on the Sunday, with the staging of Boyne HC's inaugural U12 indoor tournament, sponsored by Progressive Credit Union.
Teams from all over Leinster descended on Gormanston Park to battle it out for the coveted cup and shield prizes.
Teams played matches all morning before emerging to take part in the play-offs in the afternoon.
While the Leinster final drama was unfolding in Croke Park, tensions were also high in Gormanston as both semi-finals went to 1v1s.
In the end, the Boyne girls' and boys' teams each placed third, with Portrane and Old Alex winning second and first respectively in the Girls' Cup.
Although Monkstown gave Railway tough competition in the boys' competition, in the end Railway were victorious.
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There were also individual player awards given to Boyne, Old Alex, Monkstown and Portrane and if this tournament was an indication of the level of indoor hockey, then the future is very bright.
None of these activities would have been possible without the tireless effort and commitment of the Boyne players, parents, coaches, rookies, committee members and wider support network.
Summer hockey continues for a few more weeks until the club takes a well-earned break and returns for the hockey camp from July 28.
Boyne Hockey Club receives grant funding from Louth County Council and Meath County Council and has annual sponsorship from Irish Cement, Landy Muldoon, Hibernia Steel, Hayes & Associates.
