In torrential rain from start to finish, North Down 3rds faced Mossley 3rds in difficult conditions. With late cry-offs leaving just 11 players, North Down went into the game at a disadvantage against Mossley’s 15-strong squad. Mossley started the brighter, forcing North Down onto the back foot from the first whistle. Solid defending kept them…
A 16 strong touring squad travelled to Dublin at the beginning of September with the aim of solidifying team bonds and developing individual skill and gameplay against new opposition in preparation for the incoming season. The opening fixture was against Leinster Division 1 side Portrane who showcased excellent team structure and strategy from the off….
North Down travelled to Mossley for their first away game of the new season. Looking to build on a narrow loss against Instonians midweek, the team started quickly and scored the opening goal after winning the ball high up the pitch, with McKane winning a penalty stroke after rounding the keeper. Gilmore calmly slotted the…
Ulster Hockeys’ Primary school Blitzes will shortly be commencing for the 25/26 season in the upcoming weeks. Ulster Hockey would love as many schools as possible to take part this year. If your child’s primary school does not offer not offer hockey, or do in a limited capacity, why not encourage them to get involved?…
ND 5s made the journey across Belfast for an early evening match against Mossley 5s under the Friday night lights hoping to kick start their League Cup campaign after a slow start last weekend. The game started as a very even early season affair with a number of nice attacks breaking down in the final…
North Down travelled to the north of the country this weekend to play their first league match of the new season after securing their place in Senior 1 in May of this year. With the new season comes new faces with a number of players making their debut performances: Tara Leckie, Sarah Taylor, Leah Gamble…
North Down Ladies 5s kicked off their season with a bang, welcoming two new players, Rebecca Ross and Lauren King, along with returning star Heather Kinnier. Facing off against Garvey 5s at the Comber Leisure Centre, the home team brought a fantastic, high-energy performance to the pitch. The opening minutes were filled with excitement as…
North Down Mens’s 3rd XI made the short trip to neighbours Saintfield on Friday night to take on their 2nd XI. North Down started well controlling the game and were in the lead 1–0 at the break thanks to a well-taken goal from Mark Shannon after Nik Mckimm initial effort was saved by the Saintfield…
Congratulations to Scott Moore who becomes the 9th player in North Down to score 200 goals for our Club. He joins Colin Linter on 8th place in the all time scoring chart. Scottie played his first game for North Down in the 2004/05 season and had his best season, so far, in 14/15 with 34…
North down hosted Instonians in the first game of the 2025/26 Ulster Hockey Premier league season at Comber Leisure Centre. With new coach at the helm, Gareth McKeown, the team has bolstered its squad with fresh young talent, aiming to build energy and success for the season ahead. Instonians started on the front foot, winning…