Post-war Decline
When competitive fixtures resumed after World War II, North Down won the Kirk Cup for the eighth and last time by beating Banbridge 3-1 after two periods of extra time.
The 1950s, however, saw a gradual decline in playing standards and North Down lost its place in the top section of the Ulster Senior League at the end of the 1957-58 season.
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