Brief History:
Hockey was played in Larne in the early 1900's, but there is little record available until the 1940's. At that time, the Club played regularly at Greenland Park, now the grounds of Lame High School, where the Second XI currently play their home games.
In 1964 the club entered a Second XI in the Minor League, and in 1968 the First XI was promoted to the Intermediate League.
The First XI had success in the 1990's winning the Lindn Cup in 1993, 1994 and in the year 2000.
The club held its Centenary Dinner in The Kiln, a most generous sponsor to teh club, in October of 2000 where Mr Eric Cunningham, Senior Vice President of the Ulster Branch was chief guest along with the Mayor and Mayoress of Larne, Cncllr. David Fleck and Mrs Fleck.
In 1993 Larne First XI started to play all first team games on astro turf at The Glade, Mossley. The club wish to record its appreciation to the Mossley Hockey Club for its accommodation and support.
In the Season 2002/03 Larne First XI play in Senior League Two and the Second XI in Junior League 5.
Ulster Branch :
YEAR |
Role |
Name |
2002/03 |
Ulster Branch President |
Ronnie Blair |
Ulster Junior Interprovincial Selection:
YEAR |
Players |
2002 |
Graham Barr (Manager) |
2001 |
Derek McWhirter and Chris Mcneill |
