North Down Draw with Queens in Kirk Cup North Down entertained Queens in their first group game in this years Kirk Cup competition at the Leisure Centre on Wednesday evening. In a fast flowing game both teams entertained the large crowd with end to end play.North Down probably had more of the clear cut chances…
The ladies seconds have had a disappointing start to their Junior Two league campaign and their troubles continued last Saturday with a home defeat to Omagh seconds. It all looked good as Jenna Hoey fired them into the lead with a short corner strike on 15 minutes but the visitors equalised 5 minutes from half…
An enthusiastic travelling North Down fifth eleven made a Friday night trip to face a suspiciously strong Portrush seconds team in Junior Five. A tough fought first half ended nil each with both sides manufacturing good chances to open the scoring. A tactical change at half time to man mark the best player ever to…
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…
North Down won their first competitive game of the season on Saturday beating Dublin visitors Portrane 4-3 in the first round of the Irish Trophy at Comber Leisure Centre. North Down opened strongly but it was Portrane who took an early lead. With the home defence caught upfield the ball was quickly transferred to an…
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…
North Down travelled to Kilkeel on Saturday to play last year’s League winners Kilkeel. In most games there are defining moments but in this game there were at least three which affected the outcome. North Down were cruising at 4-1 up but two moments of madness allowed Kilkeel to get some momentum and their persistence…
The men’s thirds are finding it tougher going this season in Junior Two after last season’s promotion and league cup success. Up against a strong Mossley seconds on Saturday in the league cup they held out well until late in the game when two Mossley late strikes made the final scoreline of 4-1 flatter the…