North Down travelled to Newforge on Saturday to play newly promoted PSNI in the first League game of the season hoping to get the season off to a positive start North Down dominated play for long periods but it was PSNI who showed them how to be clinical taking advantage of every opportunity that came…
North Down travelled to Dublin on Saturday to play Clontarf in the first round of the Irish Trophy and returned disappointed following a 2-1 defeat. North Down were without 4 regulars but those that were called up gave 100% enhancing their reputations. Jonny Linter was playing dangerous balls into the circle but unfortunately the forwards…
In true North Down fashion, the Men’s 2nd XI faced a slow and sluggish start against Annadale in their recent match, allowing the opposition to capitalise early and take a 1-0 lead just one minute into the game. However, the team’s standard response was to remain relaxed, reorganize, and focus on their game plan. As…
North Down Men’s 3rd XI hosted Cookstown for a league cup group match. After last week’s impressive 5-0 victory against Saintfield, the revamped team felt confident about continuing their winning streak. North started fast and had a gameplan to keep possession and play patient hockey, resisting ‘Holywood’ passes and hopeful long balls. Early season, skipper…
In an exhilarating away match, North Down 2s secured a hard-fought victory against Ballymoney, triumphing 2-1. The match was a showcase of skill, determination, and teamwork, setting the tone for an exciting season ahead. From the outset, both teams demonstrated their intent, with Ballymoney pressing high from early on. The breakthrough came early in the…
This Thursday, 10th October, we’re celebrating World Mental Health Day by asking all our club members, seniors and youth, to wear something purple to their training sessions on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. In return, we would welcome a suggested donation of £1 to Action Mental Health. If you wish to make a donation simply bring…
Ladies 4’s Triumph Over Harlequins 6’s in Thrilling Match. In an exciting showdown last night, the Ladies 4’s secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory against Harlequins 6’s away in their first league match of the season. The match showcased outstanding teamwork and skill, with multiple players receiving votes for Player of the Match (POM). Ultimately, the…
It was no surprise that Sam Pyper was first in the Club off the mark on the first Saturday of the 24/25 season. Sam is the Club’s leading goal scorer and scored first in the thirds 3-2 home defeat to Portadown 2s in the League Cup. Great start Sam – keep it up!
Huge congratulations to our Goalkeeper Rory Cunningham, who successfully navigated last season’s Ulster U15 Talent Development Programme and trials to be selected to represent Ulster. Rory also finished the 23/24 season on a high helping secure a win for his U15 team in the Ulster Intermediate League in a thrilling penalty shoot out. Rory has…
We had a fantastic afternoon for our Youth Registration of the 24/25 season. Thank you to everyone who joined us. It was great to see all our returning young players and a huge welcome to our new players. If you have any queries relating to Youth Hockey at North Down – please contact our Youth…