North Down had a comfortable 3-1 Premier League victory over near neighbours Civil Service at Comber Leisure Centre last Saturday to continue their recent run of good form. This was a game North Down dominated from start to finish but struggled to break down a resolute Service defence. In their only attack in the first…
The Under 15 girls played Lurgan at 3.30pm in Lurgan on Sunday afternoon. Thank you to all the parents who got the team there and supported so well! Special thanks go to Andy Walls who umpired and brought Katie Walls along to make a great job of playing keeper. The team began well with great…
On Saturday North Down ladies fifths entertained Bangor seconds at Regent House School in a Junior Seven league game. The home defence of Rachel Quigley, Linda Marshall, Bev Brittain, Cara McConnell and Saioa Oscoz were under constant pressure for most of the first half, but managed to get accurate tackles in to thwart Bangor, with…
North Down 5ths played Civil Service 4ths in a Junior League Five game in the late slot at Regent House on Saturday. The first half was a fast paced, feisty affair right from the first whistle. North Down were soon ahead with Matthew Murray opening the scoring with his first goal for North Down, a roofed…
Local Derby ends in Draw North Down travelled to the Aurora Complex on Wednesday evening to play Bangor in a Kirk Cup game.In poor conditions both teams served up an entertaining game which ended 2-2. Play was confined to midfield for long periods as both teams probed for openingsBangor were awarded their first corner after…
Points shared at Newry North Down travelled to play Newry on Saturday and after a hard fought game returned home with a share of the spoils. Played in atrocious conditions and on a difficult slippery pitch North Down found themselves a goal down after 2 minutes.The defence was caught too far upfield and the centre…
We have learnt this evening the sad news of the sudden death earlier today of Ramon Davey. Ramon played for North Down as a mainly 2nd XI goalkeeper in the late 80s and early 90s before retiring from playing and becoming involved in what is now the Ulster Hockey Umpires’ Association where he held several…
North Down Draw with Queens in Kirk Cup North Down entertained Queens in their first group game in this years Kirk Cup competition at the Leisure Centre on Wednesday evening. In a fast flowing game both teams entertained the large crowd with end to end play.North Down probably had more of the clear cut chances…
Unlike with our local pantomime politicians where deadlines come and go and get stretched to infinity, our very own deadline for subscriptions has crept, apparently unnoticed by some, right up to us. It’s 31 October (2018 not 2019) and that’s it – no pay no play!
The men’s first eleven have a Wednesday evening Kirk Cup fixture away to Queens at 8.30 pm. All support welcome.