North Down thirds travelled to Ballymena seconds for their third fixture of the season. Following last week’s 3-0 win against Larne seconds the travelling side were ready to take on the strong Ballymena side. Within the first 30 seconds of the game Ballymena got past the North Down midfield and defence and took a very…
North Down thirds travelled to Ballymena to face Antrim seconds on Saturday in the League Cup with a much changed line up from the previous week. An away trip to Antrim seconds was always going to be a difficult fixture and the thirds free flowing hockey of the last few weeks was hampered by an…
North Down fourths travelled to the Joey Dunlop Centre to face Ballymoney thirds in a league game and for once did not get soaked or frostbitten! There were many changes for a new look North Down team and the new players Jill Jack, Megan Davis, Tori McKay, Annie Haughey and Holly Whiteside all impressed in…
A young North Down ladies fifths hosted an experienced Larne thirds side at Comber last Saturday. Continuous early pressure from Larne had the home defence at sixes and sevens. However, a quick free from Rachel Moffit set Laura Murray on a counter attack and a neat pass found Abby McCague whose shot hit the backboard….
After relegation from last season’s all Ireland League, Instonians are back in local action and entertained North Down at Shaws Bridge last Saturday in the Kirk Cup. The old cliché of a game of two halves came into play again as North Down more than held their own for the first half but they allowed…
The ladies firsts are still looking for their first win of the season after losing out 2-0 at home to Ballymoney at Comber Leisure Centre on Saturday. After holding the visitors to a scoreless first half the girls conceded two in the second. However, on the bright side, in the home and away league fixtures…
North Down thirds convincing performance against Annadale fourths the previous week proved to be no fluke as they continued in the same fashion against Mossley thirds last Saturday at Comber Leisure Centre. Straight out of the blocks they pressed the Mossley defence and forced mistake after mistake. Within minutes Sam Pyper opened the scoring after…
North Down entertained Civil Service in their first competitive fixture at Comber Leisure Centre last Saturday. It was in the traditional season opening Kirk Cup competition and they were defeated by 3-1. North Down had the greater share of possession and won the short corner count 7-4 but it was the clinical finishing of Chris…
The ladies first eleven lost their Senior Cup game against Randalstown at Comber Leisure Centre on Saturday by a single goal. Although a defeat, Peter Whyte’s new team has already shown an improvement on last season when the ladies suffered three heavier losses to Randalstown. Next game is tonight (Monday) against Queens at The Dub…
Stevie Magee is in the Ireland O45 squad for the Masters Home Nations Tournament this weekend. It is being played at Southgate Hockey Club in London. Games are: Wales Friday 23rd England Saturday 24th Scotland Sunday 25th. In August the Ireland Masters team will move on to the European Championships at Tilburg Hockey Club in…