North Down completed their Kirk Cup campaign with a disappointing 6-2 defeat at the hands of Belfast Harlequins at Comber on Saturday The game opened at a fast pace with both sides probing for openings but neither keeper was troubled in the early stages. Harlequins won a corner after 15 minutes and it was dispatched…
Last week while watching the chocolate fondue that is our first team (you know, things dipped in chocolate with sticks) we feared for this week.Gareth Mckeown looking like C-3PO after a Sand People attack, Steven McGimpsey stretching his groin, Michael Black prodding his hammy whileStephen Dalzell perused next week’s work rota. Injuries/AWOL-ness above mean raids below. Back room simulations suggested that…
The ladies thirds travelled to Lurgan thirds on Saturday hoping to get their first win of the season. After losing to local rivals Civil Service seconds last week, North Down were determined to up their game. They started well with some good attacking play, but as the first half progressed Lurgan got more into the…
North Down entertained Raphoe last Saturday in the Kirk Cup at Comber Leisure Centre. Having lost their first two group games coach Aaron Mills was hoping for an improved performance however as has been the case in recent games, poor defensive mistakes and missed opportunities in front of goal cost the home side dearly losing…
An undefeated North Down Ladies 4th XI made the journey to Magherafelt to fulfill their Junior 5 fixture against Rainey 2nd XI. A 1pm pass back ruled a number of the regular 4th XI out of the game so skipper Jo Irwin introduced some new players to the team. Before the game started the 12…
The men’s thirds kicked off their season with a home tie against Instonians seconds in the Junior League 2 cup. The newly promoted thirds arrived to Comber in plenty of time to find Instonians changed and on the pitch over an hour before push back. Something they were not used to in Junior 3. The…
***KIT ORDER DAY*** ***SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER*** ***12 noon to 17.00*** Please see below for pricing and attached for images of what will be available to order on Sunday between noon and 17.00 upstairs in the cricket club. Note all items will have the club crest, the images attached are only for illustration purposes. This will…
North Down travelled to Kilkeel on Saturday for their opening game in the Kirk Cup. Coach Aarron Mills had a much bigger squad at his disposal than last year and is using the Kirk Cup games to sort out his best starting eleven before the league programme begins.All 16 players got valuable pitch time on…
Week two of our summer schemes starts next Monday and places are still available for all age groups. See registration form available in the Downloads section.
It is with great sadness that we have learnt of the passing yesterday (Friday) of long time North Down member Brian Davis after a long illness. The number of compliments and sincere messages on social media etc over the past 24 hours are a testament to how Brian was regarded by everyone who knew him….