After a narrow late defeat to Lurgan last Saturday, the ladies 1sts welcomed Queens to Comber on Saturday with quiet confidence. North Down knew what they were capable of but with the absence of their captain Laura Clarke and Queens currently sitting second in the table, the Comber girls knew they would have to work…
North Down entertained Portadown in their first Premier League game of the season at Regent House on Tuesday last. The game having been brought forward to accommodate those attending Gareth Bailie’s wedding. North Down played their best hockey of the season so far showing total commitment but unfortunately silly mistakes allowed Portadown to walk away…
The ladies first travelled to Lurgan Junior High on Saturday to face a Lurgan sided tipped by many as favourites to win this year’s Premier League. Having made the same trip last month for their first game in the Ulster Shield, when they were on the wrong end of a 5-0 score line, the Comber…
The mens thirds entertained Annadale thirds at Comber Leisure Centre on Saturday in the ongoing prestigious Junior Two League Cup. Ben Willis put North Down ahead after 10 minutes play but for almost the rest of the half it was all Annadale as they pushed strongly for an equaliser. Ben Bond in goals did well…
North Down completed their Kirk Cup campaign with a disappointing 6-2 defeat at the hands of Belfast Harlequins at Comber on Saturday The game opened at a fast pace with both sides probing for openings but neither keeper was troubled in the early stages. Harlequins won a corner after 15 minutes and it was dispatched…
Last week while watching the chocolate fondue that is our first team (you know, things dipped in chocolate with sticks) we feared for this week.Gareth Mckeown looking like C-3PO after a Sand People attack, Steven McGimpsey stretching his groin, Michael Black prodding his hammy whileStephen Dalzell perused next week’s work rota. Injuries/AWOL-ness above mean raids below. Back room simulations suggested that…
The ladies thirds travelled to Lurgan thirds on Saturday hoping to get their first win of the season. After losing to local rivals Civil Service seconds last week, North Down were determined to up their game. They started well with some good attacking play, but as the first half progressed Lurgan got more into the…
North Down entertained Raphoe last Saturday in the Kirk Cup at Comber Leisure Centre. Having lost their first two group games coach Aaron Mills was hoping for an improved performance however as has been the case in recent games, poor defensive mistakes and missed opportunities in front of goal cost the home side dearly losing…
An undefeated North Down Ladies 4th XI made the journey to Magherafelt to fulfill their Junior 5 fixture against Rainey 2nd XI. A 1pm pass back ruled a number of the regular 4th XI out of the game so skipper Jo Irwin introduced some new players to the team. Before the game started the 12…
The men’s thirds kicked off their season with a home tie against Instonians seconds in the Junior League 2 cup. The newly promoted thirds arrived to Comber in plenty of time to find Instonians changed and on the pitch over an hour before push back. Something they were not used to in Junior 3. The…