North Downs Disappointing Run Continues North Down entertained South Antrim in a Premier League game at Comber Leisure Centre on a wet and chilly Saturday. The home side were without skipper Ross Linter who underwent surgery on Thursday and as a result had to reorganise their defence. South got the perfect start and put the…
Having completed their league programme last week with a 6-4 victory over Newry and a 4-1 defeat to Instonians to finish in a credible sixth position North Down are looking forward to a successful run in the newly established Sussex Regiment Cup On Saturday they travelled to Deramore to play Harlequins in their first group…
Mens 1st xi lose out in Cookstown North Down completed their Kirk Cup programme on Monday evening with an away trip to Cookstown against the IHL side.In an entertaining game for the enthusiastic crowd the home side came out victorious by the margin of 4-2 North Down without three regulars played some of their best…
Local Derby ends in Draw North Down travelled to the Aurora Complex on Wednesday evening to play Bangor in a Kirk Cup game.In poor conditions both teams served up an entertaining game which ended 2-2. Play was confined to midfield for long periods as both teams probed for openingsBangor were awarded their first corner after…
Points shared at Newry North Down travelled to play Newry on Saturday and after a hard fought game returned home with a share of the spoils. Played in atrocious conditions and on a difficult slippery pitch North Down found themselves a goal down after 2 minutes.The defence was caught too far upfield and the centre…
North Down Draw with Queens in Kirk Cup North Down entertained Queens in their first group game in this years Kirk Cup competition at the Leisure Centre on Wednesday evening. In a fast flowing game both teams entertained the large crowd with end to end play.North Down probably had more of the clear cut chances…
North Down travelled to Stormont on Wednesday evening to play NICS in their final league game of the season. A victory would guarantee them ninth position and possibly eighth in the premier league depending on Newry’s results in their last 3 games. It was a game of two halves with North Down dominating the first…
The 5thxi hosted Parkview in the Minor Cup.North Down started the game very strong despite a lot of the team playing out of their normal positions.North Down quickly dominated the game and within minutes scored their first goal from centre forward Trish Neill.Parkview were quick to fight back and soon equalised.The remainder of the first…
The thirds hosted neighbouring Ards thirds on Friday evening.With both teams fielding a mix of youth and experience it was ards who looked the more focused team in the beginning.North Down began getting into the game with the defence providing some sound passes to the midfield.Great work between Julie Fisher and Cathy Taylor allowed north…
On Saturday the 2nds travelled the short distance up the road to play against Civil Service 2nds. Knowing the two teams were beside each other in the league, the North Down team were out to try and get 3 points out of the match. The ladies started strong, showing great form and dominating the…