Last year, Dublin University Ladies Hockey Club (DULHC) enjoyed what was aptly described as the “perfect season of promotion”. Unbeaten in their drive to win the Leinster Division One title, DULHC achieved promotion to the top hockey league in Ireland after a win against Old Alex in April. Sitting down with The University Times, first-team captains, Niamh Sweeney and Jenny Long, discuss their upcoming season in a new league. They reminisce over the fact that, last September, they were preparing for a “tough transition year”, having lost nine of their starting 11 players. After a surprise season that brought them the Leinster Division One title, … Continue reading In at the Deep End: DULHC Prepare for First Season in the Top Flight