On Saturday, North Down for the second year running made the long trip to Cork to play Bandon in the quarter final of the Irish Trophy. In a fast flowing game both teams showed they were capable of playing good hockey and with the ability to exploit the space afforded them it was obvious from…
Stand in coach Peter Bond was highly impressed with the performace of the Under 13 boys team at the Finals Day yesterday. They had a difficult time in the group stage drawing 1 and losing 3. In the Plate group they beat Ballynahinch 5-0, beat Armagh on a golden goal in the semi-final and then…
This week the ladies 3s travelled to play Belfast Harlequins 5ths in their second last game of the season. Having played them and beaten them 2-1 a couple of weeks ago North Down were fairly confident they could repeat this result again. North Down started the first half very strong and applied great pressure to…
North Down 4ths played Ards 3rds in their penultimate league match of the season at Nendrum School on 1 March. With the two teams sitting in first and second position of the league respectfully, the scene was set for a tight and challenging match for both teams and an enjoyable one for spectators. The game…
On 1 March the ladies 2nds hosted Omagh 2nds to Comber leisure centre, to face them for the first time this season. Both teams currently behind in games and sitting steady and safe in the table drew the conclusion that it should be an even match. North Down started confidently with great passing around the pitch and…
Both men’s and ladies first elevens will be in Irish Trophy quarter final action this weekend. The men have an early start on Saturday morning for their trip to Bandon in Cork, push back at 1.00 pm. The ladies play Ballymena at 2.30 pm at the Showgrounds.
A convincing 6-1 victory over neighbours Bangor at Comber last Saturday secured a playoff against either Civil Service or Raphoe for the final place in next season’s Premier League. North Down dominated the game from start to finish and could have won by more goals with more clinical finishing particularly in the first half. After…
North Down ladies maintained their unbeaten run in 2014 with a 2-1 victory over Cookstown at Comber Leisure Centre on Saturday. Cookstown, who are favourites to win the Irish Trophy, have had a tremendous season themselves having secured a play-off for the Premier League but North Down were confident of gaining another three points. Three…
North Down ladies travelled to Our Lady’s in Dublin last Saturday for a place in the Irish Hockey Trophy quarter finals. With Rebecca Mitchell-Cram ill and unable to travel, the team knew that missing the captain would be tough but were feeling confident and ready for the challenge having been unbeaten in their previous 5…
The sixths travelled to Omagh on Saturday for a Junior Six league game with the home team seeking revenge for their defeat earlier in the season in Comber. It was a much changed North Down eleven which took to the field including two veterans who had not played in a number of seasons, one of whom…