North Down played out an entertaining 2–2 draw against Raphoe in their final home fixture of the season. The hosts started brightly and were rewarded in the first quarter when Sophie Leckie converted a well-worked penalty corner flicking the ball into the net, giving North Down an early lead. Raphoe responded strongly, growing into the…
Dromore produced a late comeback to defeat North Down 2–1 in a tightly contested match that came to life in the final quarter. For much of the game, both sides were evenly matched, with strong defensive performances limiting clear opportunities. North Down started brightly and enjoyed spells of possession, but Dromore remained organised at the…
North Down booked their place in the Irish Hockey Trophy Final with an impressive 4–0 victory over Clonakilty in the semi-final. With Clonakilty having travelled an early five and a half hours to reach the fixture, North Down started brightly and quickly took control of the game. Their strong start paid off in the first…
North Down 1st XI booked their place in the Irish Challenge Cup semi-finals after a gripping 3–2 quarter-final victory over Skerries, a contest packed with intensity, momentum swings, and decisive quality in both circles. The home side, North Down, burst out of the blocks with real purpose, immediately putting Skerries under pressure. The midfield trio…
North Down Ladies 1st XI endured a challenging opening quarter against Coleraine Ladies 1st XI, falling two goals behind early on. Coleraine opened the scoring from a short corner, converting with a well-executed drag flick that left the home side with little chance. The visitors then doubled their advantage moments later with an excellent strike…
Played on a windy day with dull conditions at Instonians home pitch, North Down and the opposition immediately adapted well and maintained a consistent flow throughout the first quarter. The opening quarter saw the first and only goal of the match, giving the game early momentum. North Down came eager, as Gabby Scates sought out…
This weekend, the 1XI took on South Antrim at Home in Comber. Judging by the season so far, it was due to be a tightly fought match. A strong warm up and well led team talk from coach Robbie McMinn, the whistle blew and we were off. North Down started with a good defensive game…
North Down opened the match with real intent, dominating early possession and setting an energetic tempo. Their pressure paid off midway through the first quarter when Rachael Murphy produced a composed, clinical finish following a beautiful weighted pass from Andrea Mockford,giving North Down a deserved 1–0 lead. The second quarter saw North Down continue to…
On Saturday, North Down Ladies’ 1st XI faced league leaders Dungannon. Despite a strong start, the team ultimately succumbed to a 3-0 defeat, marking their fourth loss in the league. North Down began the game with determination, showcasing solid link-up play with midfielder Megan Murray effectively feeding the forward line. The defense, led by goalkeeper…
The match started quickly with outcomes in the circle for North Down after the first two minutes. Unfortunately, nothing came from these penalty corners but that did not stop Gabby Scates from continuing to burst into the circle from midfield. The second quarter saw more chances for both teams with Megan Murray, Sophie Leckie and…