[1]Cliftonville Cricket Club web archive The first grounds used in exile were the Girls' Model School pitches at Dunkeld Gardens.

In 1992, the decision was made that all 1st XI home games would be played on the artificial pitch at the Olympia Leisure Centre.

Today the historic original ground is the property of the Belfast City Council and is used by the local community but not for cricket or hockey.

Between 1945, when competitive hockey resumed after World War II, and 1962 the club did not win any senior trophies.

The team won promotion straight back and over the next twenty years enjoyed its best and most consistent period of success.