The ladies thirds had a notable win last Saturday at Enler Park when they came from a goal down to defeat the Ballynahinch first eleven in the first round of the Intermediate Cup. Hilary West and Ashleigh Hamilton with the goals.
Having defeated Kilkeel in a pre season friendly North Down travelled in a buoyant mood looking to improve their league position. However, they returned disappointed following a 4-3 defeat, a result which flattered the Mourne men. The game opened at a frantic pace with both sides probing for opportunities.It was North Down who took the…
The ladies seconds played Lisnagarvey thirds on an extremely warm day last Saturday afternoon at Comber Leisure Centre looking to improve on an away 1-1 draw earlier in the season. With two remaining league fixtures left and the Intermediate Plate final to look forward to on 12 May there was still plenty of hockey to…
North Down fourths travelled to take on South Antrim fourths on Saturday for a bottom of the table decider. With a strong starting lineup, and even two substitutes this week, they started well creating chances but, failing to score, found themselves 2-0 down at the end of the first quarter. Things got worse as…
North Down thirds travelled to Banbridge fourths for their first round Junior Shield match on Saturday. Keen to keep their undefeated streak going and progress in the competition the Comber men started confidently controlling the game for much of the first half but for all their chances were only able to convert once. On 14…
North Down welcomed Limavady to Enler knowing that three points were crucial, with the visitors currently sitting above them in the league standings. The home side adopted a different structural approach for this encounter and it paid dividends early on. North Down dominated possession throughout the first quarter, moving the ball well and controlling large…
The ladies fifths were pressed into university action twice in four days as Ulster Hockey attempts to catch up on a fixture backlog. In midweek they travelled to the Dub to play Queens fifths followed by a Saturday trip to Jordanstown to meet Ulster Elks fourths. Both games finished with a single goal scoreline. Against…