North Down won their first competitive game of the season on Saturday beating Dublin visitors Portrane 4-3 in the first round of the Irish Trophy at Comber Leisure Centre. North Down opened strongly but it was Portrane who took an early lead. With the home defence caught upfield the ball was quickly transferred to an…
On Saturday North Down ladies fifths took on CIYMS 4ths at Comber Leisure Centre. With a good mixture of veterans, some members promoted from the youth and returning players, North Down were hopeful of some points. The defence of captain Rachel Quigley, Linda Marshall, Bev Brittain, Anna Dunlop and Saioa Oscoz were under pressure for…
There’s a first eleven double header on Saturday at Comber Leisure Centre! The ladies welcome Coleraine at 1.00 pm for their first Senior One league match of the season. This is followed at 2.40 pm, not a typo, when the men’s team play Portrane in the first round of the Irish Trophy. All support welcome…
The Under 11 and Under 13 Boys play their first Blitz of the season at St Colmans School, Ballynahinch this Sunday 7 October. Under 11s meeting at 9.30 am and will be finished by noon. Under 13s meeting at noon and will be finished by 2.15 pm. Wishing all our boys the best of luck…
North Down travelled to Kilkeel on Saturday to play last year’s League winners Kilkeel. In most games there are defining moments but in this game there were at least three which affected the outcome. North Down were cruising at 4-1 up but two moments of madness allowed Kilkeel to get some momentum and their persistence…
Last Saturday saw Stevie Magee net his 200th goal for North Down with a penalty corner strike. In his 14th season at the Club he becomes only the sixth person to reach the ‘200 club’ at North Down. Exactly 100 goals behind him now is Josh Gilmore who got his hundreth for the first eleven…
The men’s thirds are finding it tougher going this season in Junior Two after last season’s promotion and league cup success. Up against a strong Mossley seconds on Saturday in the league cup they held out well until late in the game when two Mossley late strikes made the final scoreline of 4-1 flatter the…
North Down hosted the regional Under 13 and Under 11 Girls’ Blitz Day at Comber Leisure Centre on Sunday and despite a few heavy showers in the afternoon the day was a major success with 32 teams turning up. Thanks to all who helped starting with Julie and Karen, the coaches, the umpires and the…
The fourth eleven recorded the only North Down win of the day against a disappointing Harlequins third eleven at Comber LC on Saturday in the Junior Four League Cup. However the fourths made it look difficult as they squandered a hatfull of chances in the first half before Jacob Craig finally put them in front…
This is a reminder that there will be no youth coaching this Sunday at Comber Leisure Centre as we are hosting our region’s Under 11 and Under 13 girls Blitz Day. All of our P5 – P7 girls should have all the details already. However if anyone is in any doubt please contact Julie or…