North Down fifths entertained a strong Raphoe thirds string who had travelled all the way from one the EU’s most westerly countries at Regent House last Saturday. Raphoe, clearly strengthened by their 1st XI not playing, dominated the first section of the match with North Down pegged back in their defensive 25 for much of…
Hockey historians are furiously combing the records for instances of teams going from winning a league to getting relegated from it the following season as the seconds embroil themselves in their own personal The Empire Strikes Back and continue their imploding ways, this time on the wrong end of an imbalanced 13 goal horror story…
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…
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 hockey of the season. They showed…
North Down had a comfortable 3-1 Premier League victory over near neighbours Civil Service at Comber Leisure Centre last Saturday to continue their recent run of good form. This was a game North Down dominated from start to finish but struggled to break down a resolute Service defence. In their only attack in the first…
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…
North Down 5ths played Civil Service 4ths in a Junior League Five game in the late slot at Regent House on Saturday. The first half was a fast paced, feisty affair right from the first whistle. North Down were soon ahead with Matthew Murray opening the scoring with his first goal for North Down, a roofed…
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…