North Down ladies fourths played CI thirds at Comber Leisure Centre on Saturday in a Junior League 3 game. It was a great match with end to end hockey and some brilliant saves from Linda Marshall assisted by, in defence, Maxine Taylor. After 14 minutes an excellent pass from Rachel Kearns found Jo Irwin who…
North Down ladies fifth eleven entertained Coleraine thirds at Nendrum College on Saturday and lost by a single goal. There was a late start due to a transport problem and the home team agreed to wait until all the players had arrived, which Coleraine appreciated. The match began with the Rodgers sisters Kathryn and Anna…
North Down men’s thirds travelled to Lisburn to face a tough South Antrim side in their opening league cup fixture. North Down soaked up pressure for the first 15 minutes without conceding. As the game went on the boys grew in confidence and had numerous opportunities to take the lead. North Down looked dangerous. A…
The mens seconds kick off their season away to a sharp-suited and much loved Garvey seconds in the completely reviled Junior 1 cup. Whatever that all means. The verdict? Crimbo cup final appearance has been downgraded by leading hockey pundits to “unlikely”. A solid first half outfield performance and a typically gung-ho display in goals…
North Down began their Kirk Cup campaign last Thursday evening when they travelled to Annadale and then last Saturday they entertained Newry at Comber Leisure Centre. In the Thursday game Annadale dominated possession for long periods but struggled to get past a resolute North Down defence. They won a series of corners but keeper Andy…
North Down entertained Kilkeel on Wednesday evening in the semi-final of the Anderson Cup.In a thrilling encounter North Down lost out on a penalty shoot out after the teams had drawn 4-4 in ordinary time and had failed to score in extra time.In the shoot out both teams scorerd all five penalties but in the…
North Down progressed to the semi-final of the Anderson Cup following a third round 3-1 victory over Premier League champions Instonians. Instonians were on a high having just won the playoffs for promotion to the IHL at the weekend and were full of confidence prior to the start of the game. However, an inept performance…
The ladies fifths have added the Minor Plate to their successes this season with a 3-0 win over Owls seconds at Mossley on Saturday. In a close fought game our girls ran out winners with goals from Hilary West, Ashleigh Hamilton and Marion Sanderson.
North Down progressed to the quarter final of the Anderson Cup with a 3-2 victory over Cliftonville last week. A mistake in the Cliftonville defence allowed Michael Black to break through and score his first goal of the season however just before half time Cliftonville equalised with a well taken penalty corner. Cliftonville were happy…
North Down travelled to Ballynahinch on Saturday to play Hinch in the first round of the Anderson Cup and recorded a comfortable 8-1 victory.They now progress to play Cliftonville in Round 2. North Down dominated play from start to finish but it was Hinch who surprised the visitors in the 8th minute.Graham was allowed to…