North Down fourths travelled to South Antrim fourths in Lisburn with a much changed line-up and looking to avenge an earlier league cup defeat. The game began with both teams taking time to find their shape in the wet and blustery conditions. It wasn’t long before the counter attacking instincts of the North Down midfield…
A huge big well done to all our girls who attended their Blitz Day at Ards on Sunday. We had three teams in each of the Under 11 and Under 13 age categories. The weather was kind and there was some great hockey played with some super results. Big thanks to all of the coaches…
CALLING UNDER 15 GIRLS! Ireland Ladies are playing an international series against Scotland (three matches) over the coming week. The first game is at Stormont this Sunday (22nd) at 5pm. We have been asked by Irish Hockey if we can supply three ball girls – preferably from the Under 15 age group. Would any volunteers…
There were another 14 fallers at the weekend leaving 30 still in contention for the £290 prize – see the list below. There are quite a number of names beside which the abbreviation Unpd is notated. For the benefit of all this indicates – ‘UNPAID’. Please remedy even if you are non NI resident!! And…
North Down started their Premier League campaign at home against South Antrim looking to make it three wins in a row. This promised to be an entertaining game and North Down knew they would have to be in top form as South Antrim would be looking for revenge following their Irish Trophy defeat at the…
North Down entertained Dublin side Avoca at Comber Leisure Centre on Saturday afternoon in the first round of the Irish Trophy. A welcome break from the league, the Comber side were looking for a result against a team they knew little about. The game started with a high intensity showing both teams desire to progress…
The thirds made the stuck behind a tractor trip to Kilkeel thirds to kick off their league campaign last Saturday. With a 16 strong home side and the knowledge that their first eleven had no game and their seconds having played earlier in the day, North Down expected a tricky encounter. Impressively, the Comber boys…
North Down seconds welcomed the Annadale first eleven to Regent House School last Friday night for the first round of the Intermediate Cup. Annadale started the stronger of the two teams and good movement from the forwards pulled the North Down defence out of shape and they were soon two goals in front. The Comber…
North Down ladies fourths travelled to play CIYMS thirds last Friday in a Junior League 4 game. CI started well and produced some lovely flowing short passing hockey which resulted in an opening goal after only 4 minutes. The North Down defence were continually tested and conceded a second when they made the mistake of…
The ladies thirds had a notable win last Saturday at Enler Park when they came from a goal down to defeat the Ballynahinch first eleven in the first round of the Intermediate Cup. Hilary West and Ashleigh Hamilton with the goals.