The match began with a sharp Larne side attempting to establish pressure, pushing play into the North Down half. However, this early momentum was short-lived as North Down 5s soon seized control, quickly driving the attack deep into Larne’s territory. The relentless pressure soon paid off when North Down won their first short corner. A…
Well done to our Club members who represented their schools at the All-Ireland Schools Hockey Championships this week in Limerick! Paddy Smith – Sullivan Upper School Kane Mockford, Flynn Roden and Leon Toombs – Campbell College And Matthew Bruce playing for Ulster University in the Irish Universities Inter-varsities. The Club is very proud of all…
In a tense and tightly contested cup match, North Down claimed victory over Bangor after a goalless draw and a dramatic run-in shootout. Bangor enjoyed plenty of attacking play throughout the match, but North Down’s defence stood strong; Rachael Murphy, Tara Leckie, Anna Crooks and Jenna Pliauga, were rock-solid at the back, reading the game…
Ladies 3s made the short trip up the road to play NICS 2s. North started as the stronger team and were rewarded with a goal from Emily Torrens from a short corner in the first quarter. Service came out fighting in the second quarter and evened the score line with the half finishing 1-1. The…
North Down Men’s 3s travelled to face a youthful Armagh 1st XI in the final group game of the league cup knowing that a win gave them a chance of progressing to the Semi Finals. It’s fair to side that North Down got off to a slow start being two goals down within the first…
As the season is underway, we ask all members of the North Down community — players, coaches, officials, and supporters — to reaffirm their commitment to our Club’s Code of Conduct that can be read below. By paying your fees you agree to this minimum standard expected of each of you. Respect and Responsibility Matter…
As Storm Amy battered Comber, both sides braved the elements in search of a spot in the League Cup semi-finals. Both teams started strong, and the pace of play was high from the first whistle. North Down struck first when Scott Irwin pulled off a tidy reverse stick interception, followed by a quick one-two with…
North Down hosted Bangor on what could only be described as an inclement autumn day, with the wind howling even the umpires refused to make their way onto the pitch until 3 minutes from the arranged push back. The squad of 18 strong for north down started the game off quietly, as Bangor we’re eager…
After the frustration of last week’s cancellation, the Ladies 5s were eager to get back on the pitch at Londonderry Park last night and chase another three points against South Antrim 4s. The visitors started brightly, pressing hard down the wings and forcing the defence into action. A well-defended early penalty corner unfortunately fell kindly…
North Down travelled to Deramore Park to face Harlequins HC seeking to gain some points on the board, however come up short to a 2-1 defeat. As both teams warmed into the game, it was very much end to end hockey. North pressed high and an interception from P.Smith in the midfield led to a…