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I am pleased – nay, delighted – to be writing this report on Donaghadee Ladies’ Senior League 4 game away to Ballynahinch last Saturday. The girls have found the going tough at times, as readers of previous match reports will testify, but the girls travelled to Ballynahinch on Saturday for their final game before Christmas.…

Following a three week break thanks to atrocious weather and unplayable pitches Donaghadee Ladies Hockey Club were once again back in league action last Saturday when they took on Mossley Ladies. After a light lunch at the club’s sponsor, Cafe Manor, and a publicity photoshoot with owner Nigel Harvey, the girls headed over to the…

After the closely fought game against Instonians at Crommelin Park last week, Donaghadee travelled to near neighbours Holywood, currently flying high at the top of Senior 4, to Donaghadee’s somewhat lower position. Despite not being far to travel, captain Katie Drummond was struggling for players right up to the eleventh hour, with work commitments and…

After a tough opening couple of games and a week off, Donaghadee Ladies Hockey Club was back in action last Saturday when they welcomed Instonians to Crommelin Park. The girls have been fortunate enough to secure the coaching expertise of Brian McKee, formerly of Bangor Mens Hockey Club, and they have been working hard on…

Donagahdee Ladies Hockey Club’s season is drawing to a close, with the final few games coming thick and fast to try and get them finished off as quickly as possible. It was a difficult season for the ladies, who saw local rivals Bangor join their league, along with a couple of trips up to the…

Last Saturday, Donaghadee Ladies Hockey Club welcomed Ballynahinch to Crommelin Park for their first home fixture of the 08/09 season. Following a tough away trip to Ballycastle the previous week, Donaghadee were looking forward to playing on their home turf – especially as much of last season they were forced to play the majority of…

After an inspection of the pitch at Crommelin Park on Saturday deemed the ground unplayable after the heavy rain, this league fixture was moved to Londonderry Park in Newtownards. Donaghadee welcomed back several players from injury and other commitments, and the girls were keen to get the match underway, having played Newcastle away earlier in…

Donaghadee Ladies Hockey Club travelled to Newforge on Saturday to replay the league fixture which had to be postponed before Christmas due to a waterlogged pitch. Donaghadee welcomed back a couple of players who had been unavailable for the trip to Ballycastle the previous week, and this added a little experience and nous to a…

Donaghadee Ladies Hockey Club kicked off 2008 with a trip to Ballycastle on Saturday to play the team directly below them in the League. Having beaten this team at home a few months ago, the girls travelled to the North coast in the hope of a good game of hockey and more importantly the much…

After the abandonment of the previous week’s match away to Malone due to driving rain and a waterlogged pitch, Donaghadee were back on their travels last Saturday, away to College Hill in Armagh. With College Hill in the top three, and Donaghadee in the bottom half of the table, this was always going to be…