November 21, 2013

Ireland’s ‘Mo Bros’ enjoying the experience

Four of Ireland’s cricketers have been taking part in Movember since the beginning of the month so we’ve caught up with Tim Murtagh, Max Sorensen, John Mooney and Alex Cusack to find out how they’ve been faring.Before the Ireland team headed off to the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2013, fast bowler Tim Murtagh decided…

NI Sports Minister sends congratulations to record-breaker Porterfield

Northern Irish Sports Minister Carál Ní Chuilín has congratulated William Porterfield, who has become the first player to score a Twenty20 century for Ireland.The Minister said: “This is a superb achievement by William, one which has helped Ireland remain unbeaten in the ICC World Twenty20 qualifiers.” The Donemana cricketer, achieved the milestone in a match…

Ireland v Italy Match Abandoned

There was real frustration for Ireland on Thursday with heavy morning rain in Abu Dhabi meaning that their Group A game against Italy was abandoned without a ball bowled. William Porterfield’s men came into the contest brimful of confidence following Wednesday’s record-breaking win over USA but were left kicking their heels as the rain continued…