North Down travelled to Deramore Park last Friday evening for a Premier League game against Harlequins. There was concern about the state of the pitch due to the early frost but the umpires declared it playable. Players did slip and slide but thankfully no one got injured. North Down played some of their best hockey…
North Down entertained local rivals Civil Service in a Premier League match last Saturday at Comber in a fixture that was vital to both clubs looking to build up a stock of points. Both sets of players and spectators stood for a minutes silence in memory of Austin Hunter who was so tragically killed recently…
There was a Christmas theme to the youth coaching at Comber Leisure Centre yesterday with the usual great numbers attending. Civil Service brought along their under 11 girls and under 13 boys teams for a number of games against the North Down teams. There is a break now in the youth coaching over the Christmas…
North Down travelled to Kilkeel last Saturday for a Premier League game with reorganisation of the midfield required due to the unavailability of Chris Speers and Steven McGimpsey. However the side put up a credible performance before eventually going down 3-1. The first half was goalless but it was North Down who had to absorb…
North Down thirds went into the fixture against Antrim seconds at Comber Leisure Centre last Saturday aiming to improve from the previous week’s narrow defeat against Instonians. North Down started the game well immediately putting pressure on the experienced Antrim back line. The game was fast paced and North Down had a few chances to…
We have heard this morning of the tragic death last night of Austin Hunter as a result of a traffic accident in Bahrain. Austin played several lead roles in his time at North Down and despite in latter years being more associated with Bangor HC he maintained his close links with North Down throughout. Austin…
The thirds made the short journey to Shaws Bridge on Saturday to take on Inst in the League.After last weeks positive performance but disappointing result North Down were keen to get their season up and running. The game began at a fast pace and North Down edged the performance in the first half creating most…
North Down Progress in Irish Trophy North Down entertained Armagh in the first round of the Irish Trophy on Saturday at the Leisure Centre.The pitch was in excellent condition despite the severe frost all week and both sides set about their business with some vigour. Armagh took a surprise lead from a short corner when…
North Down thirds took on a well organised Portadown second eleven on a very sandy Nendrum College pitch in Comber on Saturday. After last week’s humiliating 6-0 defeat at Cookstown, the thirds needed to get a positive result. Having lost 5-0 to Portadown earlier in the season in the league cup, North Down knew the…
North Down ladies fifths played away to Ards fifths at Londonderry Park on Saturday. With some of the other matches cancelled due to frost, they were hoping for the availability of extra substitutes but this was not to be due to registration regulations. It was a lack lustre first half with much of the play confined…