North Down made the long trip to Raphoe on Saturday for their final league game of the season knowing that a victory would ensure Premier League hockey next season. North Down opened strongly and penned Raphoe deep in their own half. Josh Gilmore broke clear of the defence but his shot was saved and Andy…
North Down travelled to Newry on Friday evening for their penultimate Premier League game of the season with both sides needing points to survive this crazy five game shoot out. Played on a very sandy pitch North Down were unable to play their quick passing game. The first chance fell to North Down. Ross…
The thirds travelled to Portadown seconds on Tuesday night knowing a win would guarantee safety in Junior Two. Following a disappointing defeat at the hands of a suspiciously strong Service thirds on Saturday, there were some concerns on what Portadown side they would face midweek. To their credit, Portadown kept with their regular side that…
North Down Ladies 1st XI welcomed Mossley to Comber Leisure Centre on Saturday for the semi-final of the Senior Cup. Despite North Down’s focus this season being on the league, the girls were keen to secure a win and get to the final. North Down had an excellent start to the game, playing some…
North Down entertained Portadown in their last home Premier League game of the season knowing that nothing other than a victory would suffice as teams struggle to stave off relegation. The game began at a fast pace with Portadown taking the early initiative. Darren Rodgers had to make a sharp save and Connor Tweedie was…
North Down thirds hosted neighbours Civil Service thirds last Saturday at Nendrum College. Having recently played mind games with the Newry senior team, Civil Service got a taste of their own medicine with a late cancellation from Newry, much to the detriment of North Down thirds as the Premier League reinforcements rerouted to Nendrum College….
North Down took on Coleraine in a top of the table clash last Saturday at Comber Leisure Centre. Much was at stake for North Down as they knew a win would seal the Senior League title. North Down started well with a good all round performance throughout the first quarter. The ball was moved around…
North Down thirds fight for survival continued last Saturday when they hosted high flyers Mossley seconds at Comber Leisure Centre. Rewind five weeks ago and the thirds sat second bottom of the table. With the leagues restructuring next year, four teams face relegation and North Down looked destined to be one of them needing at…
North Down thirds made the short trip to Harlequins to take on their seconds last Friday evening. With temperatures dropping by the minute, it was surprising how well the pitch held up however both teams and the visiting faithful supporters club were in for a blizzard by full time. Fresh off the back of convincing…
North Down entertained South Antrim at Comber Leisure Centre on Saturday in the semi-final of the Irish Trophy and looking to reach the final for the third time. By coincidence, the visitors were the opposition in the final five years ago when North Down won 3-2. The game started at a fast pace in front…