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The Ger Siggins Column (2000-2015)
Ger Siggins
A tale of the centuries: 200 and counting A tale of the centuries: 200 and counting ( )
AMID the flurry of records Ed Joyce has been racking up over the last year or so, one seems to have passed us by. The Sussex batsman has been accumulating first-class centuries for fun over his glorious career, and has now racked up 45, which is nearly twice as many as the next Irish-born cricketer, former England captain Freddie Fane
AMID the flurry of records Ed Joyce has been racking up over the last year or so, one seems to have passed us by. The Sussex batsman has been accumulating first-class centuries for fun over his glorious career, and has now racked up 45, which is nearly twice as many as the next Irish-born cricketer, former England captain Freddie Fane
The day it all began The day it all began ( )
IT’S nearly a decade since Ireland took their first tentative steps on cricket’s world stage. It was mid-March 2007, and the opening game in the ICC Cricket World Cup, against Zimbabwe, had ended in a thrilling tie.
IT’S nearly a decade since Ireland took their first tentative steps on cricket’s world stage. It was mid-March 2007, and the opening game in the ICC Cricket World Cup, against Zimbabwe, had ended in a thrilling tie.
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly The Good, The Bad and The Ugly ( )
A look back at six things we learned from the Sri Lanka series last weekend.
A look back at six things we learned from the Sri Lanka series last weekend.
When the Third Reich took on Phoenix..and lost! When the Third Reich took on Phoenix..and lost! ( )
It was seventy-five years ago on Tuesday when one of Ireland’s leading cricket clubs was inadvertently dragged into the deadliest war the world has ever seen.
It was seventy-five years ago on Tuesday when one of Ireland’s leading cricket clubs was inadvertently dragged into the deadliest war the world has ever seen.
Friday Column (8) Friday Column (8) ( )
The Irish selectors make head scratching decisions with puzzling omissions from latest squad.
The Irish selectors make head scratching decisions with puzzling omissions from latest squad.
Friday Column (7) Friday Column (7) ( )
CRICKET IRELAND’S strategic plan is an admirable document, packed with the ambition and vision which are necessary to grow the game at home and be successful abroad. It’s a remarkable document too, one that just was not imaginable ten years ago.
CRICKET IRELAND’S strategic plan is an admirable document, packed with the ambition and vision which are necessary to grow the game at home and be successful abroad. It’s a remarkable document too, one that just was not imaginable ten years ago.
Friday Column (6) Friday Column (6) ( )
SEVERAL sides in Leinster Division 2 have opted to bring in an overseas player in 2016, some even two.
SEVERAL sides in Leinster Division 2 have opted to bring in an overseas player in 2016, some even two.
Friday Column (5) Friday Column (5) ( )
ANOTHER season rolls around, and the tides cast up another dozen young men on the shores of Dublin.
ANOTHER season rolls around, and the tides cast up another dozen young men on the shores of Dublin.
Friday Column (4) Friday Column (4) ( )
EVERYWHERE you look there’s signs the season is nearly upon us, even in the sky above.
EVERYWHERE you look there’s signs the season is nearly upon us, even in the sky above.
Friday Column (3) Friday Column (3) ( )
TWO weeks from now, in a hotel outside Dundalk, Dr Murray Power will hand over a trio of porcelain mugs to Henry Tighe to symbolise the transfer of the post of president of Cricket Ireland.
TWO weeks from now, in a hotel outside Dundalk, Dr Murray Power will hand over a trio of porcelain mugs to Henry Tighe to symbolise the transfer of the post of president of Cricket Ireland.
The Friday Column (2) The Friday Column (2) ( )
THIS weekend the cricketers of England and West Indies contest the final of the World Twenty20, three full weeks after Ireland crashed out at the first stage.
THIS weekend the cricketers of England and West Indies contest the final of the World Twenty20, three full weeks after Ireland crashed out at the first stage.
Cricket and the Rising Cricket and the Rising ( )
This weekend marks the centenary of the Easter Rising, a watershed moment in the history of our island. Given the controversy which still surrounds the rebellion, and the admirable non-political nature of Irish cricket, I have no intention of writing a political column, or even a historical one.
This weekend marks the centenary of the Easter Rising, a watershed moment in the history of our island. Given the controversy which still surrounds the rebellion, and the admirable non-political nature of Irish cricket, I have no intention of writing a political column, or even a historical one.
Dharmashala days: Tour diary, Part One Dharmashala days: Tour diary, Part One ( )
It may be Ireland’s eighth global tournament in less than a decade, but it hasn’t dimmed the ardour of the travelling supporters who make up the Blarney Army. The successes of the side have brought them to the four corners of the cricketing earth and always there to cheer them on have been a doughty band.
It may be Ireland’s eighth global tournament in less than a decade, but it hasn’t dimmed the ardour of the travelling supporters who make up the Blarney Army. The successes of the side have brought them to the four corners of the cricketing earth and always there to cheer them on have been a doughty band.
Hoping to end season on a high? Hoping to end season on a high? ( )
THE 2015 season will hope to work its way up to a climax over the next week, but this dampest of summers has been a bit of a damp squib.
THE 2015 season will hope to work its way up to a climax over the next week, but this dampest of summers has been a bit of a damp squib.
Fixture bonanza in store for Ireland Fixture bonanza in store for Ireland ( )
IRELAND face Australia in Stormont tomorrow and it could be the start of a tasty string of internationals for fans over the next two summers.
IRELAND face Australia in Stormont tomorrow and it could be the start of a tasty string of internationals for fans over the next two summers.
The Quiet Man The Quiet Man ( )
The retirement of Alex Cusack was no great surprise, but its timing probably was. The Clontarf all-rounder has had a hard couple of years as his body started showing signs of wear and tear. But surely he would give it one more go at the T20 World Cup in India, or at least finish off with a home ODI against the land of his birth?
The retirement of Alex Cusack was no great surprise, but its timing probably was. The Clontarf all-rounder has had a hard couple of years as his body started showing signs of wear and tear. But surely he would give it one more go at the T20 World Cup in India, or at least finish off with a home ODI against the land of his birth?
Southern Stars Dublin bound Southern Stars Dublin bound ( )
WHILE tickets are flying out for the Australian Ashes duds’ trip to Belfast on the 27th, another side from Down Under is preparing for a visit here.
WHILE tickets are flying out for the Australian Ashes duds’ trip to Belfast on the 27th, another side from Down Under is preparing for a visit here.
Cricketing skeletons exposed Cricketing skeletons exposed ( )
A stunning new documentary has the potential to rattle a few of the skeletons that blight the top level of world cricket.
A stunning new documentary has the potential to rattle a few of the skeletons that blight the top level of world cricket.
Are Ireland on the slide? Are Ireland on the slide? ( )
Well, the main thing to note is that the job was done and they are off to India in March 2016. But defeats to Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong and the Netherlands would only have been part of a nightmare scenario before the Qualifier.
Well, the main thing to note is that the job was done and they are off to India in March 2016. But defeats to Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong and the Netherlands would only have been part of a nightmare scenario before the Qualifier.
Dutch shoot-out for Ireland Dutch shoot-out for Ireland ( )
IRELAND will have a tricky semi-final on Saturday in Malahide. They take on Netherlands who beat Namibia on Tuesday and can look back on an epic run chase win over Ireland in Sylhet last year.
IRELAND will have a tricky semi-final on Saturday in Malahide. They take on Netherlands who beat Namibia on Tuesday and can look back on an epic run chase win over Ireland in Sylhet last year.
Crowds absent at T20 World Cup qualifiers Crowds absent at T20 World Cup qualifiers ( )
CROWDS have been thin at Stormont this week for the ICC World Twenty20 qualifier. A 10am Sunday start wasn’t a great idea – especially with nothing scheduled for the afternoon – but Ireland home games should surely attract more than 100 paying spectators.
CROWDS have been thin at Stormont this week for the ICC World Twenty20 qualifier. A 10am Sunday start wasn’t a great idea – especially with nothing scheduled for the afternoon – but Ireland home games should surely attract more than 100 paying spectators.
Ireland optimistic despite recent woes Ireland optimistic despite recent woes ( )
It’s a squad of deep experience (eight have played between 40 and 70 games) mixed with raw promise (six more have five caps or fewer). Only Stuart Thompson lies in the middle although his 11 caps have yielded just two wickets and 61 runs.
It’s a squad of deep experience (eight have played between 40 and 70 games) mixed with raw promise (six more have five caps or fewer). Only Stuart Thompson lies in the middle although his 11 caps have yielded just two wickets and 61 runs.
Mooney aiming for clean sweep Mooney aiming for clean sweep ( )
It means Lightning have won five of the seven titles since the series began, but it rankles that no-one has ever done a clean sweep of the three formats.
It means Lightning have won five of the seven titles since the series began, but it rankles that no-one has ever done a clean sweep of the three formats.
One of a kind One of a kind ( )
IRISH cricket lost one of its gentlemen, as well as one of its greatest all-rounders last week. Gerry Duffy was known by everyone, and loved by any who got a chance to know him.
IRISH cricket lost one of its gentlemen, as well as one of its greatest all-rounders last week. Gerry Duffy was known by everyone, and loved by any who got a chance to know him.
TK takes it to the max TK takes it to the max ( )
THE selection of Tyrone Kane for the Ireland T20 squad is just the latest example of how the Leinster system works.
THE selection of Tyrone Kane for the Ireland T20 squad is just the latest example of how the Leinster system works.
Botha coaches Malawi Botha coaches Malawi ( )
While Jeremy Bray guides Denmark and Trent Johnston works with New South Wales, Andre Botha has been coaching the Malawi national team
While Jeremy Bray guides Denmark and Trent Johnston works with New South Wales, Andre Botha has been coaching the Malawi national team
Super 3 invaluable Super 3 invaluable ( )
THE new Super3 series will be “invaluable” to women’s cricket in Ireland says senior player Isobel Joyce.
THE new Super3 series will be “invaluable” to women’s cricket in Ireland says senior player Isobel Joyce.
Tell England to take a hike Tell England to take a hike ( )
IF you think it was madness staging a big cricket international in May, then you’re in for a nasty shock in 2017 – the next game against England will be played in APRIL!
IF you think it was madness staging a big cricket international in May, then you’re in for a nasty shock in 2017 – the next game against England will be played in APRIL!
England challenge for Ireland England challenge for Ireland ( )
Ireland against England in Fingal is as good as it gets for me said John Mooney.
Ireland against England in Fingal is as good as it gets for me said John Mooney.
New season. old problems New season. old problems ( )
THE new season began with a whimper in Dublin at the weekend, just one 37-over game being possible as the rains returned.
THE new season began with a whimper in Dublin at the weekend, just one 37-over game being possible as the rains returned.
Moon man to call it a day Moon man to call it a day ( )
The much-loved Derryman last week bade farewell to an Irish ground for the last time in his ten-year career as manager.
The much-loved Derryman last week bade farewell to an Irish ground for the last time in his ten-year career as manager.
Young guns it Young guns it ( )
Craig Young blasted his way into centre stage and has put his hand up not just for a place in the squad but for the starting XI too.
Craig Young blasted his way into centre stage and has put his hand up not just for a place in the squad but for the starting XI too.
Dockrell looking to bounce back Dockrell looking to bounce back ( )
IT’S been a mixed sort of season for George Dockrell, but Ireland’s frontline spinner hopes to get back on track against Scotland.
IT’S been a mixed sort of season for George Dockrell, but Ireland’s frontline spinner hopes to get back on track against Scotland.
League goes to the wire League goes to the wire ( )
An exciting finish to the league, cheating uncovered, an American adventure for two Balbriggan cricketers plus vindication for Michael Sharp.
An exciting finish to the league, cheating uncovered, an American adventure for two Balbriggan cricketers plus vindication for Michael Sharp.
Irish Cup takes centre stage Irish Cup takes centre stage ( )
Clontarf will host the showcase of the domestic season on Saturday – and happily for them they also get to play in it too.
Clontarf will host the showcase of the domestic season on Saturday – and happily for them they also get to play in it too.
Club season reaching climax Club season reaching climax ( )
The season in Leinster is building up a nice head of steam, with some premature blowouts adding to the tension as the final day is reached.
The season in Leinster is building up a nice head of steam, with some premature blowouts adding to the tension as the final day is reached.
Joyce, Johnston, Bray and Rao Joyce, Johnston, Bray and Rao ( )
Isobel Joyce on Ireland's T20 win, Jeremy Bray front-runner for Leinster job, while NW Warriors go from zero to heroes.
Isobel Joyce on Ireland's T20 win, Jeremy Bray front-runner for Leinster job, while NW Warriors go from zero to heroes.
A-Z of Ireland's World Cup hopefuls A-Z of Ireland's World Cup hopefuls ( )
IN exactly 200 days Ireland kick-off World Cup 2015 against West Indies in Nelson. The Sri Lanka A series sorted out a few selection issues, but there are many more…
IN exactly 200 days Ireland kick-off World Cup 2015 against West Indies in Nelson. The Sri Lanka A series sorted out a few selection issues, but there are many more…
The comeback kid The comeback kid ( )
Electronic selection, Churchillian speeches, Barry McCarthy, Cecelia Joyce and Stuart Poynter all in the latest column from Ger Siggins.
Electronic selection, Churchillian speeches, Barry McCarthy, Cecelia Joyce and Stuart Poynter all in the latest column from Ger Siggins.
Cup final bonanza in store Cup final bonanza in store ( )
The final of the RSA Leinster Senior Cup is the great day out for supporters in the province, and there are fewer better venues for it than the Vineyard.
The final of the RSA Leinster Senior Cup is the great day out for supporters in the province, and there are fewer better venues for it than the Vineyard.
Inter-pro expansion on the cards Inter-pro expansion on the cards ( )
The issue of how to expand the interpros is currently keeping the biggest brains in Cricket Ireland very busy indeed.
The issue of how to expand the interpros is currently keeping the biggest brains in Cricket Ireland very busy indeed.
The Ryanair generation The Ryanair generation ( )
With the Interprovincials in full swing this week, you might expect that the cream of local youth is straining every sinew to impress the Irish selectors.
With the Interprovincials in full swing this week, you might expect that the cream of local youth is straining every sinew to impress the Irish selectors.
Poynting the way Poynting the way ( )
It's been quite a week for Andrew Poynter. In the space of eight days he went to the wicket five times, and each time he returned with at least a fifty to his name.
It's been quite a week for Andrew Poynter. In the space of eight days he went to the wicket five times, and each time he returned with at least a fifty to his name.
High ho Silva High ho Silva ( )
Just hearing about Roy Silva’s innings on Sunday afternoon is dizzying. But imagine what the Cliftonville fielders felt like.
Just hearing about Roy Silva’s innings on Sunday afternoon is dizzying. But imagine what the Cliftonville fielders felt like.
Johnston confident of Lightning success Johnston confident of Lightning success ( )
Leinster Lightning kick off their three-day season in College Park on Tuesday, and coach Trent Johnston is confident they can retain the title.
Leinster Lightning kick off their three-day season in College Park on Tuesday, and coach Trent Johnston is confident they can retain the title.
Fired up Getkate determined to succeed Fired up Getkate determined to succeed ( )
The desire to become a top cricketer has burned hard within Shane Getkate for many years.
The desire to become a top cricketer has burned hard within Shane Getkate for many years.
Busy period for O'Brien Busy period for O'Brien ( )
There aren’t an awful lot of free moments in Kevin O’Brien’s calendar this summer. Monday morning – besides talking to Inside Edge – was given over to being measured for his wedding suit.
There aren’t an awful lot of free moments in Kevin O’Brien’s calendar this summer. Monday morning – besides talking to Inside Edge – was given over to being measured for his wedding suit.
Irish Invasion Irish Invasion ( )
The Irish invasion at Middlesex, big plans for Munster, Battle of boys in blue and the Slog Sweep.
The Irish invasion at Middlesex, big plans for Munster, Battle of boys in blue and the Slog Sweep.
Frustration after Sri Lankan wash-out Frustration after Sri Lankan wash-out ( )
It was a terrible waste of time and money for everyone concerned. Supporters got their money back, but not compensation for the day taken off work or the travel costs.
It was a terrible waste of time and money for everyone concerned. Supporters got their money back, but not compensation for the day taken off work or the travel costs.
Ireland fail to deliver Ireland fail to deliver ( )
Ireland once again disappointed their home fans by letting a winning position slip at Clontarf.
Ireland once again disappointed their home fans by letting a winning position slip at Clontarf.
Mooney targets Irish return Mooney targets Irish return ( )
John Mooney, Mary Waldron, search for a new Irish sponsor and the new guard of professionals in Leinster.
John Mooney, Mary Waldron, search for a new Irish sponsor and the new guard of professionals in Leinster.
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