Hockey in Bangor was first established in 1898. Since 1921 we have continuous official records relating to Bangor Hockey Club. However, between 1898 and 1921 there are references to hockey being played.
It is over 100 years since the first Bangor team took to the field at Jackie Hamilton’s farm in Waverley Drive.
The club has achieved a great deal in its 100 years. Its many successes on the pitch led to multiple league promotions and cup wins. This energy and momentum raised the club’s profile from local to national and then international level, seeing past players, Chris Cargo and Stephen Martin join the ranks of Bangor Hockey Olympians!
The profile of the club inspired the growth of hockey as a sport within local schools – Glenlola Collegiate and Bangor Grammar School, the latter having won the Irish Schools championships on more than one occasion.
The club’s hard work and influence helped individual players flourish and encouraged the growth of team sports as a whole.
It is the people who bring the spirit and energy to drive a club forward and Bangor Hockey Club has been so lucky to have such a talented and dedicated group of people over the years, to help it grow and achieve what it has to date.
In 2021 we celebrated our Centenary year, made all the more momentous with a coming together of the Ladies and Men’s sides. On 24th May 2026 we will celebrate our 5 year anniversary.
Below is a link to the BHC Centenary Book, which was carefully and meticulously curated by George Wilson, J.V. Smyth and Raymond Parker. We are exceptionally grateful for the service and dedication they have shown to produce this archive.
https://www.pdf-flip.com/viewers/276976/pt8rs3.html?page=1