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BreakingNews.ie
3 hours ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Young people unite at sports camp after cancellation of previous event over GAA involvement
More than 150 young people have been brought together for a sports camp which came after a similar event was cancelled amid a row last month. Cricket Ireland hosted the event in the grounds of Stormont estate which saw youngsters from across the North and Co Donegal play sport together. Advertisement Stormont Junior Ministers Aisling Reilly and Pam Cameron also attended the Cricket Connects Camp at the Civil Service Cricket Club on Tuesday. Cricket Ireland chairman Brian MacNeice (centre), with Junior Ministers Pam Cameron (left) and Aisling Reilly (right), and some young participants from the day's events (Brown O'Connor Communications/PA) In July a planned summer sports camp event in Comber, Co Down, was called off after concerns were voiced by some over the participation of the GAA. North Down Cricket Club then said it cancelled the event because it felt the spirit of the camp was at risk of being lost. Cricket Ireland announced its intention to step in and arrange a similar sports camp at Stormont. Advertisement On Tuesday young people, described as being from a wide range of sporting backgrounds, including GAA, hockey, and rugby, took part in the camp. Cricket Ireland said the event forms part of its ongoing commitment to growing grassroots participation and work in partnership with other sporting bodies to break down barriers and create shared opportunities for young people. Cricket Ireland chairman Brian MacNeice said the event offered the young people an opportunity to try different sports. 'Cricket is one of the most welcoming sports in Ireland and we have a long, proud history of working collaboratively with other sporting bodies and community groups to encourage kids to get involved in physical activities,' he said. Advertisement 'As a sport, cricket is for everyone, but while today's camp offered a chance for many local kids to try cricket for the first time, it also allowed them to experience each other's sports in a fun and supportive setting. 'Looking around us, what is obvious to me is the power of sport as a means to bring people together, promote inclusiveness and strengthen community bonds, particularly among the next generation.' Mr MacNeice added: 'This event was a true team effort to put together. 'We would like to thank Sport NI and the NI Government for their support, NICSSA for providing this fantastic venue and our sports industry partners for their enthusiasm and commitment. Advertisement 'We also couldn't have done it without the many cricket community volunteers, community partners and sponsors who ensured this year's event went ahead in style.' Ms Reilly praised those involved. 'It is fantastic to see so many young people involved in this Cricket Ireland event and enjoying all the physical and mental benefits of taking part in sports,' she said. 📡 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 150 kids attend Cricket Connects summer camp which was held today in Stormont. Full story ➡️ #IrishCricket — Cricket Ireland (@cricketireland) August 19, 2025 'Through sports, children learn to be competitive, to strive to succeed and how to cope with the ups and downs of winning and losing. Advertisement 'Today's Cricket Connects Camp is a great example of how sports can unite young people from different backgrounds and from across this island to a team and build new friendships.' Ms Cameron said: 'I was delighted to be able to attend today's Cricket Connects Camp and to meet with the young people taking part in the activities. 'We want to see a better shared future for everyone, and sport is such a powerful medium for bringing young people across Northern Ireland together and laying the foundations to build long-lasting friendships. 'I want to congratulate Cricket Ireland on hosting the event and their ongoing work in encouraging grassroots participation and helping to get more children involved in sport.'
Belfast Telegraph
7 hours ago
- Belfast Telegraph
Young people unite at sports camp after previous row over event cancelled in Co Down
Cricket Ireland hosted the event in the grounds of Stormont estate which saw youngsters from across Northern Ireland and Co Donegal play sport together. Junior Ministers Aisling Reilly and Pam Cameron also attended the Cricket Connects Camp at the Civil Service Cricket Club on Tuesday. In July a planned summer sports camp event in Comber, Co Down, was called off after concerns were voiced by some over the participation of the GAA. North Down Cricket Club then said it cancelled the event because it felt the spirit of the camp was at risk of being lost. Cricket Ireland announced its intention to step in and arrange a similar sports camp at Stormont. On Tuesday young people, described as being from a wide range of sporting backgrounds, including GAA, hockey, and rugby, took part in the camp. Cricket Ireland said the event forms part of its ongoing commitment to growing grassroots participation and work in partnership with other sporting bodies to break down barriers and create shared opportunities for young people. Cricket Ireland chairman Brian MacNeice said the event offered the young people an opportunity to try different sports. 'Cricket is one of the most welcoming sports in Ireland and we have a long, proud history of working collaboratively with other sporting bodies and community groups to encourage kids to get involved in physical activities,' he said. 'As a sport, cricket is for everyone, but while today's camp offered a chance for many local kids to try cricket for the first time, it also allowed them to experience each other's sports in a fun and supportive setting. 'Looking around us, what is obvious to me is the power of sport as a means to bring people together, promote inclusiveness and strengthen community bonds, particularly among the next generation.' MLA Kellie Armstrong 'disgusted' after children's cricket club cancelled after opposition to GAA Club Mr MacNeice added: 'This event was a true team effort to put together. 'We would like to thank Sport NI and the NI Government for their support, NICSSA for providing this fantastic venue and our sports industry partners for their enthusiasm and commitment. 'We also couldn't have done it without the many cricket community volunteers, community partners and sponsors who ensured this year's event went ahead in style.'
BBC News
12-08-2025
- BBC News
Irish cricket thought itself '19th English county'
Outgoing Cricket Ireland chief executive Warren Deutrom says a "sense of belief" has been key to the changing status of the sport in the country. The Englishman, who will leave the organisation this month, has been in the position since September 2006 with the period including elevation to full member status of the ICC, historic World Cup victories over Pakistan, England and West Indies, and the advent of professional contracts in the men's and women's game. "When I arrived, I think I was one of the very few people who did believe," he told BBC Sport NI's Gavin Andrews."I think our players got it, I think they definitely saw the talent that was here and they believed and you saw that from their performances on the pitch. "My job was probably to try and get Irish cricket not to think of itself as the 19th English county, but to think of itself, as it became soon after the end of the World Cup in 2007, as the 10th best country in the world." While there have been more recent budgetary concerns and fixture cancellations, Deutrom believes there is an exciting future for his unnamed successor with attempts to host India next year, the joint staging of the 2030 T20 World Cup and, most importantly, approved plans for a 4,000-capacity permanent stadium. "The next five years - [In] 2026 we hope we can have India turning up. I'm going to be working on that over the next few weeks," he said."Also 2027 is the first year of our new media rights deal and, 2028, cricket is returned to the Olympics after a long, long time. [In] 2029, the first ball bowled in our brand new international stadium in Dublin and, 2030, co-hosting the ICC T20 World Cup. "There's lots of skyscrapers on an annual basis to look forward to and genuinely to build in terms of opportunity. So if I was looking at that job anew, I'd say that is a job I'd love to do." 'You suddenly are bringing people to your home' Ireland cancelled visits from Australia in 2024 and Afghanistan this year with Deutrom citing at the time that the prohibitive cost of temporary stadium infrastructure was a key factor in the decisions. As such, the plans for a permanent and dedicated home are National Cricket Stadium and High Performance Centre, which will be located in the National Sports Campus in Dublin, is to include a main cricket oval with permanent seating for 4,000 spectators with the ability to accommodate additional temporary seating when required. There are also ambitions to upgrade the existing facilities at Stormont in Belfast too."Operationally, suddenly it means hundreds of thousands [of euros] that we would otherwise spend on developing or building temporary infrastructure goes," added Deutrom."So that is number one and number two, you have an asset you can [use] commercially."Number three, I've always felt the lack of a stadium somehow marked out Irish cricket as a minnow sport. When we have a stadium, you suddenly are bringing people to your home."
