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Crucial league win for North Down
After the disappointing result against Newry in the semi-final of the Linden Cup North Down were determined to show an improved performance against fellow league contenders Portadown. Coach Peter Whyte had analysed Portadown’s past performances and developed a game plan which Portadown struggled to break down. This resulted in North Down maintaining their 100% record…
Fifths and PSNI stalemate
North Down fifths took on PSNI 2nds at Nendrum College last Saturday in a Junior League Five fixture. The police team have been having a bit of an unsettled season so far with fixtures being disrupted due to the various protests in the Province. The game started lively enough and a tough midfield battle ensued….
Ladies fifths not strong enough for Bangor
On Saturday North Down ladies fifths entertained Bangor seconds at Regent House School in a Junior Seven league game. The home defence of Rachel Quigley, Linda Marshall, Bev Brittain, Cara McConnell and Saioa Oscoz were under constant pressure for most of the first half, but managed to get accurate tackles in to thwart Bangor, with…
Thirds outclassed at Garvey
North Down thirds travelled to take on high flyers Lisnagarvey fourths on Saturday. Sitting at the opposite end of the table, and rightly in a relegation battle, the thirds knew they would be in for a tough match despite a 4-0 home victory in October. Setting up a three quarter press frustrated the home side…
Ladies firsts up and running
After a narrow late defeat to Lurgan last Saturday, the ladies 1sts welcomed Queens to Comber on Saturday with quiet confidence. North Down knew what they were capable of but with the absence of their captain Laura Clarke and Queens currently sitting second in the table, the Comber girls knew they would have to work…
Fourths do the double over Banbridge!
After a great victory last week, the fourths kept up the hard graft with a second spanking for Banbridge at Nendrum College’s newly constructed sand-based pitch. The fourths played a strong first half and equally strong final two quarters with both umpires forgetting the new four quarter hockey format! Goals arrived from three different strikers. …









