The fourth eleven recorded the only North Down win of the day against a disappointing Harlequins third eleven at Comber LC on Saturday in the Junior Four League Cup. However the fourths made it look difficult as they squandered a hatfull of chances in the first half before Jacob Craig finally put them in front…
North Down who were heavily defeated in their first Premier League game last week at Queens were hoping for a much improved performance when they entertained Bangor at Comber Leisure Centre on Saturday. However they left disappointed after being defeated by the odd goal in five having controlled the game for long periods and deserving…
The men’s fifths travelled to Lisburn on Saturday to take on a well balanced South Antrim fourth eleven at Friends School. Before the game started it was quite apparent there was a touch of first game syndrome in the side with complaints of fitness and some latecomers, however the game started well as North Down…
The seconds ease themselves into a new season as reigning J1 champions with their traditional season opening humping away to any old rabble that Garvey can gather up. We won’t dwell on the match because the 2s are a work in progress at this stage of the season. Minds are more focused on not ruining…
Last Saturday it was our turn to host the annual memorial game for Brian Davis who was a long term North Down member and coached at both North Down and Bangor. Bangor retained the trophy on penalties after the game tied at 5-5 and Brian’s daughter Alison was on hand to help with the presentation…
Spoilt with another Saturday of glorious sunshine North Down Ladies seconds travelled to Deramore to play Belfast Harlequins thirds in the final league game of the season. Belfast Harlequins also provide the opposition for the Intermediate Plate final on 12 May so this was always going to be an interesting affair as each team sounded…
On Saturday the ladies fifths embarked on their last game of the season against Queens fifths at The Dub. It was all to play for as double points were up for grabs. From the whistle Queens came on the attack with defenders Karen Jackson, Cara McConnell, Kathryn Rogers, Rachel Quigley and goalie Fiona Emerson…
The ladies seconds played Lisnagarvey thirds on an extremely warm day last Saturday afternoon at Comber Leisure Centre looking to improve on an away 1-1 draw earlier in the season. With two remaining league fixtures left and the Intermediate Plate final to look forward to on 12 May there was still plenty of hockey to…
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…
Cliftonville 0 – 5 North Down North Down travelled to Cliftonville on Wednesday evening keen to get back to winning ways following their disappointing result at Newry last Saturday – see report below. With Morris and Moore returning, North Down had much more purpose to their play and totally dominated the game. They played fast flowing…