North Down hosted Priorians in a lively league encounter that saw plenty of end-to-end hockey and moments of real quality from both sides. The home side got off to a strong start, winning a short corner early in the first quarter. The set piece broke down but Sophie Hoey was conposed as she picked up…
The match began with a sharp Larne side attempting to establish pressure, pushing play into the North Down half. However, this early momentum was short-lived as North Down 5s soon seized control, quickly driving the attack deep into Larne’s territory. The relentless pressure soon paid off when North Down won their first short corner. A…
In a tense and tightly contested cup match, North Down claimed victory over Bangor after a goalless draw and a dramatic run-in shootout. Bangor enjoyed plenty of attacking play throughout the match, but North Down’s defence stood strong; Rachael Murphy, Tara Leckie, Anna Crooks and Jenna Pliauga, were rock-solid at the back, reading the game…
Ladies 3s made the short trip up the road to play NICS 2s. North started as the stronger team and were rewarded with a goal from Emily Torrens from a short corner in the first quarter. Service came out fighting in the second quarter and evened the score line with the half finishing 1-1. The…
After the frustration of last week’s cancellation, the Ladies 5s were eager to get back on the pitch at Londonderry Park last night and chase another three points against South Antrim 4s. The visitors started brightly, pressing hard down the wings and forcing the defence into action. A well-defended early penalty corner unfortunately fell kindly…
North Down went into Saturday’s clash looking to build on their strong team performance from the previous week, and they made the perfect start when Eve Porter struck early to give the home side the lead. Despite the advantage, Dromore showed their pace on the counterattack and put North Down under sustained pressure. However, the…
Heavy rain greeted both teams in Comber as North Down took on Ballymena. It didn’t take long for the action to begin as a quick green card was shown to Sophie Leckie for failing to give five yards, swiftly followed by a yellow for her younger sister Tara Leckie for the same offence, leaving North…
A 16 strong touring squad travelled to Dublin at the beginning of September with the aim of solidifying team bonds and developing individual skill and gameplay against new opposition in preparation for the incoming season. The opening fixture was against Leinster Division 1 side Portrane who showcased excellent team structure and strategy from the off….
North Down travelled to the north of the country this weekend to play their first league match of the new season after securing their place in Senior 1 in May of this year. With the new season comes new faces with a number of players making their debut performances: Tara Leckie, Sarah Taylor, Leah Gamble…
North Down Ladies 5s kicked off their season with a bang, welcoming two new players, Rebecca Ross and Lauren King, along with returning star Heather Kinnier. Facing off against Garvey 5s at the Comber Leisure Centre, the home team brought a fantastic, high-energy performance to the pitch. The opening minutes were filled with excitement as…