On Saturday North Down played Queens in the final of the Irish Hockey Trophy at sunny Banbridge in front of a large crowd of supporters. The first quarter was evenly contested with neither side creating any opportunities. North Down thought they had won a corner when the ball appeared to hit a Queens defender’s foot…
This is a reminder that our most important event of the season, despite the dinner, the quiz, the finals etc, is this coming Tuesday 10 May at 7.30 pm in the new upstairs lounge at The Green. Decisions on posts, future direction of the Club, sub levels for next season etc will be taken. Make…
Some more information on this Saturday’s Irish Trophy Final against Queens at Havelock Park, Banbridge. There are literally just a few seats left on the supporters’ coach at £5 per person. The coach leaves Comber Leisure Centre at 10.00 am on Saturday and will arrive back to the same place at approx. 4.00 pm. Seats…
We have learnt today with sadness of the death of Billy Johnston, father of our good friend Paul, brother to two of our Vice Presidents Robert and Norman and of course grandad to Josh Gilmore. After a long association with Saintfield Hockey Club Billy joined North Down and played for many years on the thirds,…
We are in the process of arranging a bus for the Irish Trophy Final on 7 May at Havelock Park in Banbridge. The game time has been set for 11.30 am. Please advise Aaron Saunders asap if you would like to book a seat, you can also express your interest by voting an Aaron’s post…
North Down made the long trip to Raphoe on Saturday for their final league game of the season knowing that a victory would ensure Premier League hockey next season. North Down opened strongly and penned Raphoe deep in their own half. Josh Gilmore broke clear of the defence but his shot was saved and Andy…
The ladies first eleven have tonight regained their place in the Premier League after a 1- 0 home win against Bangor, the winning goal from Sophie Hoey.
A great afternoon of hockey in the sun! Both our U15 Girls teams were worthy winners in the matches on Sunday at Regent, playing some lovely passing hockey and showing great focus and determination to keep playing until the final whistle . . we were missing a few so no fresh legs on the bench…
North Down travelled to Newry on Friday evening for their penultimate Premier League game of the season with both sides needing points to survive this crazy five game shoot out. Played on a very sandy pitch North Down were unable to play their quick passing game. The first chance fell to North Down. Ross…
If ever there was an example of North Down being a PROPER hockey club, the following fixtures for Saturday 19 March have been cancelled: Mens 2nd XI V Garvey 2nds, Junior One League Cup, walkover, Garvey withdrawn from competition. Mens 3rd XI V Garvey 4ths, Junior Two League Cup, walkover, Garvey unable to field a…