Features

We caught recently with Simon Burrowes, ex-Holywood CC now NIACUS Secretary and one of the leading Umpires in local cricket. Simon looks back on how he got involved in the game and why he took up Umpiring along with some forthright views on the game in the NCU.

Photo courtesy of Ian Johnston

Clarence Hiles reflects on the colossus that was Willie Andrews!

On the anniversary of Dermott's passing Clarence Hiles looks back on the man himself!

Editor Clarence Hiles pays tribute to Michael Reith who passed away recently.

by Clarence Hiles & Ian Shields

by Clarence Hiles

Cartwrights Sports announce their new 4-year partnership with Ballymena Cricket Club!

Cartwrights Sports and Surridge Sports have joined forces to bring Clubs the very best in coloured playing kit & Teamwear/Training Kit - the choice of Professionals!

Cricket Ireland today announced the highly-anticipated return of the Club Grant Scheme and has revealed a record funding pool – more than three times previously offered under the scheme.

For more details of how to apply click here
https://cricketireland.ie/news/club-grant-scheme-returns

Belfast – The Northern Cricket Union (NCU) is delighted to announce a new partnership with SM Cricket Ireland and Cartwrights Sports Ireland, two leading cricket equipment brands, as the official sponsors of the NCU Performance Awards.

by John Kerstens

by John Kerstens

by John Kerstens

by Clarence Hiles