DISQUS

Life is grand: Ireland is just not cricket

  • Jim Moran · 2 years ago
  • Chris Gallagher · 2 years ago
    I used to be a cricket fan myself but the lack of coverage since I moved over here kind of put a damper on the whole thing. I wouldnt exactly be crazy about the test matches spanning over days and days but I do like the one day matches. Much more pace to them and people actually get on with it.

    As for the channels in Ireland, yeah its expensive. I think the cheapest way is to go with actual Sky and not through the cable providers.
  • Jonathan Brazil · 2 years ago
    Hi Paul, I guess that I'm one of the few Irish people that you've met whom you didn't know used to play cricket. I played for many years in Waterford until various reasons, mostly insurance and lack of grounds caused the whole thing to fall on its backside. Tis a great game though and sadly within Ireland and the UK there aren't really any alternatives to Sky if you want to catch a few overs. :( A more affordable way is to make friends with a Sky Sports subscriber who likes cricket, sadly I don't subscribe to the Sports channels myself otherwise you'd be welcome with a few bottles of beer under your arm.
  • Gary Gaughan · 2 years ago
    Go to a pub such as the Uluru or one large enough to have multiple tv sets. Ask them to put it on when the Pub is quiet. Drink a lot. If you spend enough money when the Pub is otherwise not making any, they will let you watch whatever you like !
    Also, now that Jonathon has outed himself as a West Brit can someone see he gets his come-uppins please!
  • Paul Watson · 2 years ago
    Don't worry Gary, I'll punish that West Brit severely with several hours of cricket down at the Uluru ;)

    (If any pub here will show cricket it should be the Uluru, being Aussie and all. Thanks for the reminder)
  • Jonathan Brazil · 2 years ago
    The cheek of you Gaughan! West Brit I am not. Born in the principality of Wales I may have been but certainly not a Brit! Trust a Mayo man not to appreciate the greatness of a game that is somewhat removed from barbarianism... ;)
  • Ross Grater · 2 years ago
    What's so bad with the idea to bum around in the West Indies for a month?

    I would be making some trips to each of the islands myself if I wasn't working like a demon on our office's biggest client.
  • Paul Watson · 2 years ago
    Oh, the idea is lovely, Ross, but like you I have a job that can't take a months leave right now.
  • Gary Gaughan · 2 years ago
    Brazil your as much of a west brit as they come I am afraid, sure you don't even support Fianna Fail like. Also you know how to play cricket and wear a bowler hat at the weekends.


    Paul I think Sky now have an offer for free sky sports for two months if you sign for the basic package :)
  • Hermann Scannell · 2 years ago
    Don't tell anyone but I have started to get into watching cricket. I am Irish and it would ruin my street cred if anyone found out. In Cork there are 2 bars that I know of that show the cricket.

    1. Soho Bar on Grand Parade
    2. Rochestown Inn

    You have to be very nice to them but if you sweet talk the girls they will put it on for you. Obviously not when the big rugger and soccer matches are on though. Buying them a cheeky drink seriously helps

    Yours in shame and anguish!

    Hermann