The ladies fourths travelled to Priorians seconds on Saturday for a Junior Four league game. With many of the schoolgirls unavailable due to the early start a number of veterans were recalled to action including Ann McBride back on the pitch and doing her usual solid defending. The Rogers sisters both played very well stopping…
The ladies first eleven played KV last Saturday in Senior One in the 4.00pm slot at The Dub. Having been beaten by KV in the Ulster Cup, North Down knew this would be a difficult match and the challenge became harder with a number of players not available. With the confidence of a mid week…
The ladies fourth XI travelled to Belfast Harlequins fourths last Friday night and after a stormy day, the evening was surprisingly calm at Deramore. The calm weather had its influence over North Down with the first 10 minutes of the Junior Four fixture being dominated by the Comber girls. Quins began showing their attacking potential…
On Saturday North Down ladies fifths took on CIYMS 4ths at Comber Leisure Centre. With a good mixture of veterans, some members promoted from the youth and returning players, North Down were hopeful of some points. The defence of captain Rachel Quigley, Linda Marshall, Bev Brittain, Anna Dunlop and Saioa Oscoz were under pressure for…
Spoilt with another Saturday of glorious sunshine North Down Ladies seconds travelled to Deramore to play Belfast Harlequins thirds in the final league game of the season. Belfast Harlequins also provide the opposition for the Intermediate Plate final on 12 May so this was always going to be an interesting affair as each team sounded…
On Saturday the ladies fifths embarked on their last game of the season against Queens fifths at The Dub. It was all to play for as double points were up for grabs. From the whistle Queens came on the attack with defenders Karen Jackson, Cara McConnell, Kathryn Rogers, Rachel Quigley and goalie Fiona Emerson…
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…
On a glorious Saturday afternoon North Down seconds entertained the Bangor first eleven in the semi final of the Intermediate Plate. With Bangor in Senior 3 this promised to be a competitive match. From the start it was evident that North Down were going to take the match to Bangor. Julie Fisher up front was…
On Saturday North Down ladies travelled to Lurgan to take on a home side still in contention to win the Premier League. With freezing temperatures and a biting wind, conditions were difficult but both teams quickly settled into their patterns with Lurgan pressing and North Down defending resolutely and looking to create chances on the…
Two match reports from the ladies first eleven. On Monday night the ladies travelled to Mossley in the Premier league. Following on from Saturday’s game coach, Peter Whyte, emphasized the need to be more aggressive on both circles, if North Down were to get anything out of the game. Mossley began the game well forcing…