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…
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…
An enthusiastic travelling North Down fifth eleven made a Friday night trip to face a suspiciously strong Portrush seconds team in Junior Five. A tough fought first half ended nil each with both sides manufacturing good chances to open the scoring. A tactical change at half time to man mark the best player ever to…
North Down won their first competitive game of the season on Saturday beating Dublin visitors Portrane 4-3 in the first round of the Irish Trophy at Comber Leisure Centre. North Down opened strongly but it was Portrane who took an early lead. With the home defence caught upfield the ball was quickly transferred to an…
North Down travelled to Kilkeel on Saturday to play last year’s League winners Kilkeel. In most games there are defining moments but in this game there were at least three which affected the outcome. North Down were cruising at 4-1 up but two moments of madness allowed Kilkeel to get some momentum and their persistence…
The men’s thirds are finding it tougher going this season in Junior Two after last season’s promotion and league cup success. Up against a strong Mossley seconds on Saturday in the league cup they held out well until late in the game when two Mossley late strikes made the final scoreline of 4-1 flatter the…