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…
April – June 2025 Highlights April 2025 Well done to Laura Murray (O40s) and Julie Fisher (O55s) who represented Ulster Masters at the Interprovincial Games in Cork! May 2025 Stephen Magee and Paul Adgey travelled to Valencia for the 2025 Masters European Championships. June 2025 JR continued her incredible season, this time representing Ireland Masters…
Our newly formed North Down Ladies Vets team , a great mix of current players, returning faces and some new talent, kicked off their season at the end of April with a friendly against Bangor Vets. In June, they began their Vets Plate campaign with a strong 2-0 win over Bangor, moving them into the…
Ladies’ 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th XI Coaches Attractive Financial Package available for negotiation with the successful candidates. Criteria: Applicants should be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and people management capabilities. Good communication skills and a willingness to work collaboratively with other club personnel, is essential. If you are interested but do not fully…
North Down Hockey Club are delighted to announce the signing of Robbie McMinn as Head Coach, for the Ladies 1st XI squad for the 2025/26 season. Robbie has formally taken on the role of Head Coach for North Down Ladies 1st XI for the 2025/26 season following his involvement with the squad since November 2024….
The club would like to give a huge congratulations to Ruby Donaldson and Eve Porter on achieving their Level 1 Coaching Badge! Both Ruby and Eve are not only dedicated players on our Ladies 4XI squad, but they also coach our U13 girls. Well done girls!
In a thrilling clash, North Down 2s faced off against the formidable Junior 1 side Ulster Elks, who showcased their strength and depth by bringing a squad of 18 players. Grateful that match was unaffected by the recent challenging weather conditions, both teams embraced the opportunity to just get out and play hockey. Both teams…