North Down entertained Leinster high fliers Dublin YMCA in the first round of the Irish Cup on Saturday. The Dublin side were unbeaten in the Premier League and to date had not conceded a goal. With skipper Tom Donnan, Chris Speers and Mark Linter late cry offs North Down knew that they would be up…
North Down fourths travelled to CIYMS in Belfast to play Cliftonville seconds facing a tough task as, with the opponents first eleven having a free date, a number of senior players were available to strengthen their second eleven. The fourths however were well organised and started the first half well with John Clarke miss hitting…
On Saturday North Down ladies seconds travelled to Havelock Park for their Junior League Two match against Banbridge seconds. Bann had first pass back but within the first minute North Down won their first short corner which was converted by Ali Millar to give the visitors an early 1-0 lead. North Down continued to dominate…
The Gods of Hockey looked down on a beautiful sun lit afternoon at Stormont, took one look at the fare on offer and promptly turned their backs and wept. “Best let them get on with it” they sobbed. No probs, we brought our own divine hockey beings. The Buddha and his debutante buddy Buddha Too…
North Down ladies returned to action on Saturday keen to build on their shock defeat of Queens a fortnight ago. The Comber girls made the trip to the Royal School to take on fellow promoted side Dungannon. Having already beaten Dungannon in a close game earlier in the season in the Ulster Shield and knowing…
North Down travelled to Lisburn on Saturday without a number of regulars to play South Antrim in the Premier League. Slack defending again cost them dearly as they went down by 5-3. North Down opened strongly and won two corners in the first ten minutes. The first was taken off the line by a defender…
Last Saturday saw the return of the North Down Ladies fifth eleven. With new players joining the club and the success of the youth section providing a feeder for girls eligible to play in the senior club North Down are now in the healthy position of fielding five teams again. The team led by Julie…
North Down ladies thirds travelled to Dungannon seconds on Saturday hoping to put their defeat to Ards thirds last Saturday behind them. North down dominated from the first whistle and controlled the play from the start of the game however they failed to make the most of their opportunities with Judith Orr coming the closest…
Forget the Force Awakening, The Tatey Awakens! By now other Junior 2 teams will be on DEFCON1 after another Tate performance likened by Al Irwin to watching a piece of sodium fizzing around a bowl of water. Speaking of Al – our own Mr Furious, fuelled by his boundless displeasure at sloppy passing, crappy first…
North Down travelled to Deramore Park on Saturday to play Harlequins in their second Premier League game of the season. The resultant 6-3 defeat would indicate that it was a walkover for the Belfast side however this was far from the case. North Down were ahead twice in the game which was then tied at…