Following on from requests to assist developing umpires within Clubs, Ulster Hockey in partnership with the Umpires Committee have arranged a number of workshops in November across the province. The purpose of the workshops is to offer support and guidance to all club umpires, no matter at what level, in order to assist, develop their…
The first eleven have been drawn at home against Belfast Harlequins in the next round of the Irish Trophy to be played on 6 November.
Newry put aside their disappointment at having to postpone the previous weeks Premier League fixture citing Covid infections and were entertained at Comber Leisure Centre last Saturday in the first round of the Irish Trophy. North Down ran out comfortable winners by 4-2. North Down got the perfect start when Harry Templeton played a perfect…
Last Saturday North Down thirds hosted Priorians seconds at Regent HS. Both teams started strongly with North Down applying the pressure early on. Throughout the first half the home team had plenty of chances to get on the scoreboard. The visiting defence were quick to clear the ball but were put under pressure by Judith Orr,…
A local derby is always interesting and last Saturday North Down ladies 5ths played Ards ladies 4ths away at Londonderry Park. Unfortunately in the first two minutes the North Down captain Maxine Taylor was on the receiving end of an Ards stick right across her cheek and fell to the ground in front of the…
It’s the first round of the Irish Trophy this Saturday and it sees the ladies travel to The Maws, home of North Kildare, and the men host Newry who will hope to overcome their disappointment at having last week’s Premier League fixture postponed due to their several last minute Covid diagnoses. There’s a home game…
North Down ladies thirds made the short trip over to The Dub to take on Queens fourths. North down came out fighting in the first quarter with lots of attacking play including a few short corner chances with good work through the mid field by Cathy Taylor, Laura Murray and Cara Murray. A few shots…
North Down welcomed local rivals Civil Service to Comber last Saturday in the Ulster Premier League. Both sides were hungry for 3 points after mixed results in their respective opening campaigns. It was Service who started on the front foot, scoring within the first minute following a stray pass which lead to a turnover from…
North Down 1sts made the trip to Kilkeel on Saturday in the second Premier League game of the season, hoping to build upon last weeks victory against Raphoe. The away side got off to a costly slow start, with Kilkeel coming out of the blocks fast, taking a 3-0 lead within the first 10 minutes….
What a fabulous afternoon of hockey, fun and laughter at Jo Irwin’s Marie Curie Memorial charity match at Regent House School today. Thank you all for making the occasion truly memorable. It was fantastic catching up with past members as well as having a great turnout from current club gals . . thanks also to…