Venue for Irish Trophy Final announced
The Irish Trophy Final against Kilkeel on 11 May will be held at Lisnagarvey’s grounds at Comber Road, Royal Hillsborough.
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Easter Tournament
Congratulation to the winners of our annual Easter Tournament which is now in its 43rd year. There’s a new name on the trophy – Kimber Buenos, the brainchild of former member Amy Kimber. Winner of the Plate competition, also first timers, were Gilmore Girls loosely associated with Josh Gilmore! Thanks to all who took part…
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Second half goal spree in Bangor
North Down travelled to the Aurora Centre in Bangor on Saturday to play their final Premier League game of the season. With nothing at stake for either team, North Down took the opportunity to introduce 15 year old James Shields to senior hockey and give him some valuable pitch time. There was little goalmouth action…
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Fourth quarter fight back too late for ladies
North Down ladies entertained Senior One league leaders Mossley at Comber Leisure Centre last Saturday hoping to improve on their 3-1 defeat back in November. As expected, Mossley started strongly and in the first 5 minutes they pushed hard into the North Down circle but with nothing to show for it due to solid defending….
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Solid performance from the seconds secures the points
North Down seconds hosted Mossley seconds last Saturday in a match looking to reverse a 4-1 loss to the Newtownabbey boys in December. It was a game that will go someway on deciding who gets promotion. North Down are in the mix and probably need to win most of their remaining games to go up….
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Burch Autos Players of the Month
Congratulations to our Burch Autos Players of the Month for February who are Patrick Smith and Ruby Bond and, of course, thanks to Burch Autos for their continued support.
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Close but no cigar against Kilkeel
North Down entertained Kilkeel in a Premier League game at Comber on Saturday .This game was important to both teams as it was a dress rehearsal for the final of the Irish Trophy in May. The first quarter saw play swing from end to end as both teams fought for supremacy. Both sides had early…
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Mens thirds lose to Bangor ………….. again!
North Down thirds faced Bangor thirds for the fourth time this season and knew they would have their work cut out against the stand out league leaders. A tactical change of formation frustrated the visitors and North Down played some of their best possession hockey of the season during the first 10 minutes. Holding strong…
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Irish Trophy Final awaits for North Down
North Down welcomed Belfast Harlequins to Comber Leisure Centre on Saturday for a semi-final clash in the Irish Trophy. A close game was envisaged, with both teams having met in this competition in the last two seasons and needing penalty run ins on both occasions to decide the winner. The first quarter started with the…
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Valuable points for ladies thirds
North Down ladies thirds hosted Dromore thirds at Comber Leisure Centre last Saturday knowing that they needed to win the game to keep them safe from relegation and also make amends for their 3-0 defeat in Dromore earlier in the season. The home team set the pace for the game and put pressure on…
