Training Resumes for Mens and Ladies Senior Squads
Training will resume for the mens and ladies squads on Monday 2 January at usual times.After the Xmas break coaches expect a 100% turnout
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Boxing Day Charity game
The annual Charity game between the cricket and hockey clubs took place on Boxing Day resulting in a narrow 2-1 win for the hockey club. However, in controversial circumstances, the result has been overturned as not only did the cricket club have a perfectly good goal disallowed, further examination of the match squads has revealed…
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Slip sliding away at Deramore
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…
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First eleven lose local derby to Service
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…
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Youth coaching
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…
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Defeat for first eleven at Kilkeel
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…
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First league win for thirds
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…
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Austin Hunter
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…
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Thirds lose at Instonians
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…
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Mens 1st xi Progress in Irish Trophy
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…
