Having defeated Kilkeel in a pre season friendly North Down travelled in a buoyant mood looking to improve their league position. However, they returned disappointed following a 4-3 defeat, a result which flattered the Mourne men. The game opened at a frantic pace with both sides probing for opportunities.It was North Down who took the…
North Down Ladies seconds set out to continue and build on their recent good run of form hosting Civil Service seconds at Comber on probably the wettest day of the year so far. The game got off to a less than ideal start for North Down as they lost possession of the ball in the…
North Down ladies 1st XI welcomed Lurgan to Comber Leisure Centre on Saturday for the next of their Vitality Premier League fixtures hopeful to be able to take points away from this game but it wasn’t to be. Lurgan started the game well in the first quarter with their fast paced attacks and movement of…
The mens thirds made the short trip to The Dub to face Queens seconds in the last group game of the Junior Two League Cup, knowing that a win would almost certainly secure a semi-final place. A 15 strong and fit Queens side looked well prepared compared to the travelling twelve who were missing a…
North Down mens first eleven welcomed Belfast Harlequins to Comber on Saturday in their second Premier League match of the season. The home side started strongly and were soon 1-0 up. A cross field aerial from Jonny Linter found Josh Gilmore one on one with the Harlequins goalie and the sturdy striker made no mistake….
The ladies thirds hosted Castle seconds at home on Friday night at Regent House. The visiting team started very strongly and put the home defence under pressure. A break in the play saw centre forward Rhiannon Davis get the first goal of the game from a great reverse shot. The remainder of the first half…
North Down seconds hosted a strong CIYMS seconds team in Comber on Saturday and were looking to pick up valuable 3 points in a very tight league. The hosts started strongly, immediately attacking the CI circle with Sophie Hoey and Rhiannon Davies linking up well to create some early scoring opportunities. A penalty corner was…
North Down progress to round 2 of the Irish Hockey Trophy after a hard earned 3-2 victory against Bray in Greystones and now meet Belfast Harlequins in the next round. North Down played some of their best hockey of the season in the first half of their cup tie. They passed the ball around with…
The mens thirds lost 5-1 to Garvey fourths on Friday night at Londonderry Park. North Down controlled the first quarter but went one down against the run of play. Missing chances frustrated the home side and when Jonny Moore left the field injured, the pace upfront was diminished. Determined to get back into the game,…
Solid result which, if we’re honest, probably doesn’t accurately reflect the game which could easily have gone either way. We were out of the blocks quickly, with a goal 25 seconds into the game. Portrush brought themselves back into the game with an equaliser 8 minutes later and only a goal separated the teams at…