North Down entertained South Antrim at Comber Leisure Centre on Saturday in the semi-final of the Irish Trophy and looking to reach the final for the third time. By coincidence, the visitors were the opposition in the final five years ago when North Down won 3-2. The game started at a fast pace in front…
North Down entertained Mossley in the first Premier League game following the table split. With only five games to determine final league positions every point gained at this stage is vital and North Down will be disappointed with the way they started this game allowing Mossley to take control straight from the push back. North…
Last Saturday the men’s thirds hosted Raphoe seconds at Comber Leisure Centre. Having been on the wrong side of a 9 goal thumping in Donegal earlier in the season, North Down knew that they would have a scrap on their hands. However, following last week’s win against another team that doesn’t travel well, the Comber…
Last Saturday the men’s thirds hosted the real Kilkeel second eleven at Comber leisure Centre. Sitting second bottom in a relegation battle that includes at least the lower six teams, it was vital that the Comber side started picking up points with potentially 5 wins required from their last 7 games. A Braveheart esque rally…
North Down ladies fifths travelled to Ballyclare High School to play Parkview seconds on Saturday looking to repeat their 4-0 win earlier in the season. Missing injured Ann McBride with Keri Portinga in her place the North Down defence looked jittery in the first quarter giving away a series of penalty corners but good goalkeeping…
Last Saturday the ladies thirds hosted CIYMS thirds at Comber Leisure Centre. Following on from the previous week’s loss against Raphoe the team knew that an improved performance was required. The home team started strongly and immediately put CI under a lot of pressure. North Down produced some great team work, passing the ball out…
The ladies seconds game at home to Larne seconds on Friday evening (18th) has been postponed due to Covid.
A great match against our friends at Ballynahinch on Sunday. They were let down by their keeper late on so we agreed to play 8 outfield players. We also agreed to give the boys a good run out with a 4 x 15mins match, not sure some of the fans thought that such a good…
North Down ladies travelled to Portadown last Saturday knowing three points was a must to retain their position at the top of the Senior League but would require a great team effort and mindset. During the first quarter North Down had a shaky start with some lack of control and stray passes allowing Portadown plenty…
North Down entertained Newry on Saturday at Comber Leisure Centre in the final game before the league splits. Having defeated Newry earlier in the season North Down entered the game with confidence and were hoping to end this part of the league on a high but Newry had other ideas and their fighting performance was…