North Down fourths were at home to Portrush seconds in a top of the group League Cup clash. A fast tempo start from North Down was rewarded with two early goals and the game was virtually over not long after it started. Cultured hockey from the home team continued for the rest of the half,…
On Saturday North Down ladies fourths entertained Rainey seconds at Regent House School. Rainey started very strongly with relentless attacks but North Down managed to survive until the 25th minute when captain Maxine Taylor was hit on the thigh on the goal line and a penalty flick was awarded. Having already made numerous saves Linda…
North Down seconds travelled to Banbridge for a potentially tricky match against Banbridge seconds. In what is proving to be a competitive league the North Down team had drawn the last 2 matches against Lisnagarvey and Queens. Despite a team talk stressing shape and discipline the first half proved a disappointing affair as North Down…
North Down got onto winning ways when they defeated Harlequins 3-2 in a Kirk Cup fixture at Comber last Saturday. This was a hard fought game with both sides creating opportunities but in the end North Down ran out worthy winners. Harlequins opened strongly and the North Down defence had a number of narrow escapes…
Following a heavy defeat mid week away to Dungannon in the Ulster Shield, North Down ladies faced their opponents again in Comber in their first Premier League match of the season. After a solid first ten minutes cracks began to show in the North Down defence and Dungannon capitalised by scoring their first goal. North…
North Down fourths made the short trip to Stormont to play close rivals Civil Service fourths in the League Cup and came away with an impressive 3-1 win. North Down were out of the blocks quickly and took advantage of a disorganised home team. Ben Willis put the visitors ahead after only 4 minutes, scoring…
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….