Old Alexandra have it tough

SPARE a thought for Old Alexandra as they attempt to rearrange their Leinster Senior Hockey Cup quarter final match that fell…

SPARE a thought for Old Alexandra as they attempt to rearrange their Leinster Senior Hockey Cup quarter final match that fell victim to the weather at the weekend.

Difficulties in finding a free pitch this week mean the club now faces the prospect of playing Pegasus in the Irish Senior Cup on Saturday and Muckross in the "Leinster Cup the following day. Their opponents are the trophy holders in both competitions.

Meanwhile Loreto and Hermes have rearranged their fixtures, against Railway Union II and Trinity respectively, for tonight.

Mary Hannigan

Mary Hannigan

Mary Hannigan is a sports writer with The Irish Times