Day: March 6, 2013

DIARY OF A PART TIME UMPIRE

Everyone involved in local cricket at the moment will be aware of the serious shortage of umpires involved in the game. The Northern Cricket Union (NCU) would like to encourage anyone at all interested in taking up umpiring to contact Ian Houston by email ianatrockmount@hotmail.co.uk and you will be invited along to give it a…

Business planning seminar for NCU Board

The current NCU structures have been in place since 2005 and have served the union well. With the union now drafting a new Development Plan chairman Brian Walsh felt that to assist in deciding on the future direction and structure of the union, a review was necessary. The Northern Cricket Union’s Management Board have held…

Peter Johnston reports from UAE

Ireland Assistant Coach and video analyst Peter Johnston reports from the first couple of days of Ireland’s training camp in the UAEToday is our fourth day in Dubai and we have finished the first phase of our Camp at the ICC Global Cricket Academy. The first day was all about acclimatising and getting accustomed to…

Afghanistan beat Scotland to shake up 2015 race

Afghanistan beat Scotland at a roasting hot Sharjah cricket ground to open up the race for two spots at the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup as part of the ICC World Cricket League ChampionshipAfghanistan beat Scotland at a roasting hot Sharjah cricket ground to open up the race for two spots at the 2015 ICC…

Malahide and Cricket Ireland look for Head Groundsman

Cricket Ireland are delighted to announce that we are seeking applications for the position of head groundsman at the new international cricket venue in Malahide.In line with Cricket Ireland’s Strategic plan 2012-15, we wish to host regular international matches in outstanding venues with international standard pitches, throughout the country. As part of this strategy, a…