North Down ladies 1st XI were disappointed with a 1-0 defeat against the local rivals Bangor. North Down started well with strong attacks from Connie Magee, Sophie Hoey, Sarah Taylor and Hannah Macrory but a strong counterattack early in the first quarter resulted in a penalty corner and the straight strike found the backboard. The…
Both teams started very well, with many strong attacks causing both keepers to make crucial saves early on. The first quarter saw South Antrim’s first goal from a short corner which was slipped to their left with a hard slap straight to the bottom corner, ending the quarter 1-0. North Down came back even stronger…
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…
On Saturday 28th February, North Down Ladies 1st XI welcomed Dungannon Ladies 1st XI to Comber. The opening two quarters saw little to separate the sides, with much of the play concentrated between the two 25-yard lines. Both teams pressed well and showed defensive discipline, making it difficult to create clear-cut scoring opportunities. North Down…
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…