North Down travelled to Cookstown on Saturday in a confident mood following the previous weeks positive result but found the home side a much more difficult challenge and without Phil Wilson, Chris Speers and skipper Ross Linter were no match for the side just relegated from the IHL. Cookstown pressed from the start and only…
North Down thirds were once again back in action last Saturday in the league cup at home to Portadown seconds at Comber Leisure Centre. North Down took the previous week’s positives with them into this match hoping to pick up the first win of the season. However, Portadown clearly hadn’t read the script and started…
North Down entertained Mossley in the first Premier League fixture of the season at Comber Leisure Centre on Saturday and ran out winners by 4-3 in an entertaining game played in atrocious conditions. North Down had prepared well for the game and knew it would be a close encounter. Play was fast and furious as…
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 Hockey Club has been re-accredited with the prestigious Clubmark NI award. Awarded by Sport Northern Ireland, in conjunction with Ulster Hockey, this quality standard award recognises high quality junior sports clubs and the contribution they make to the development of sport in Northern Ireland. In order to gain Clubmark NI accreditation, clubs are…
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…
The 1st XI ladies kick off the new season with a 7.45 pm game away to Banbridge in the Ulster Shield on Wednesday night. This is followed up by a home game against Randalstown at 1.00 pm at Comber Leisure Centre on Saturday. The 1st XI men play Annadale at Loughmoss Leisure Centre on Thursday…