Episodios

  • S3 Ep6: The Road to Stormont - Part VI – We’ve arrived…

    S3 Ep6: The Road to Stormont - Part VI – We’ve arrived…
    Jul 24 2024
    The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'.

    In this final episode we attempt to stand in the shoes, albeit briefly, of some of those who will walk out on the field of play at the Belfast Test. Meet the lads and meet the moment.

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    9 m
  • S3 Ep5: The Road to Stormont - Part V – The future arrives…

    S3 Ep5: The Road to Stormont - Part V – The future arrives…
    Jul 23 2024
    The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'.

    In this episode we start to explore the present and future…what priorities we have and what forces may shape Irish cricket in coming years . Meet Andrew, Gary, Scott and Mark.

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    18 m
  • S3 Ep4: The Road to Stormont - Part IV – A new era arrives…

    S3 Ep4: The Road to Stormont - Part IV – A new era arrives…
    Jul 21 2024
    The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'.

    In this episode we start to get a sense of what Test cricket means to the players – first caps, first wickets and a non-injury injury. Meet Andrew, Boyd, Gary and Paul.

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    8 m
  • S3 Ep3: The Road to Stormont - Part III – On the shoulders of giants…

    S3 Ep3: The Road to Stormont - Part III – On the shoulders of giants…
    Jul 19 2024
    The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'.

    In this episode we start to meet some of the players – past and present – who started their careers before Test cricket was even a dream. One of whom starred in Ireland’s first Test match (hint: it wasn’t Malahide in 2018!). Meet Andrew, Saibh, Gary and Paul.

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    14 m
  • S3 Ep2: The Road to Stormont - Part II - You may never see these people…

    S3 Ep2: The Road to Stormont - Part II - You may never see these people…
    Jul 16 2024
    The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'.

    In this episode three people who may never be seen, but who each have an important role to play – a scorer, a TV umpire and a photographer. Meet Stella, Mark and Seb.

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    22 m
  • S3 Ep1: The Road to Stormont - Part I - You can't have a match without...a pitch

    S3 Ep1: The Road to Stormont - Part I - You can't have a match without...a pitch
    Jul 12 2024
    The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'.

    In this episode we hang out with Stormont's head groundskeeper, Phil McCormick. And what a great chat it was.

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    18 m
  • S3: The Road to Stormont

    S3: The Road to Stormont
    Jul 12 2024
    The historic Stormont Test Match is more than just a game. It's the result of decades of hard work, dedication and a dose of humour all mixed into this slice of life we call 'Irish cricket'.

    In this six-part Green Ball podcast special, we meet many of the hardest working, funniest, smartest and most passionate supporters of Irish cricket. People you know, and people you don't. People on the field and off it.

    But every person has a common thread - a love for the Irish game and a desire to see it succeed and grow.

    This series might be based around one game, but celebrates the thousands of players, coaches, volunteers, groundskeepers, cleaners, scorers, match officials and administrators that ensure Irish cricket is something we can all be proud of.
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  • S2 Ep29: 29. The “CUP FINALS FEVER” edition

    S2 Ep29: 29. The “CUP FINALS FEVER” edition
    Aug 10 2023
    In this special episode we catch up with the captains of the Arachas Irish Senior Cup Final sides and the captains of the Arachas National Cup Final sides ahead of a big Finals Weekend.
    Greg Thompson (Waringstown) and Bilal Azhar (Leinster) talk us through their team’s route to the Irish Senior Cup decider, while Curtis Moorhead (Derriaghy) and Max Burton (Cliftonville Academy) bring us on the journey their sides have taken to get to the Final.
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    23 m