Day: June 16, 2014

Top coaches launch Sport NI’s Coaching Awards

Top coaches have joined forces last week to launch Sport Northern Ireland’s prestigious 2014 Coaching Awards.The awards highlight the huge importance of coaches and the role they play in encouraging participation, development and excellence in sport. There are seven categories, allowing the contribution of coaches to be acknowledged and recognised, from grassroots right through to…

Leinster depart on 11th Hilton North East UK tour

The Leinster development squad today depart to Durham to complete their 11th tour to the North East of England.The Leinster squad will be participating in the prestigious ‘Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Cricket Championship’ in Durham, England. The 12-man LCU squad will use the North East’s leading hotel, Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Hotel as their base while on…

Roy Silva blasts 295* for Glendermott – Draw for Semi-Final of the O’Neills Ulster Shield

Glendermott’s Roy Silva tore up the record books on Sunday as he blasted his way to an incredible 295 not out for his side against Cliftonville in the O’Neills Ulster Shield.What made Silva’s knock all the more remarkable was that his 295 runs came of just 91 balls and included no less that 34 sixes,…