COMPETITIVE CRICKET RETURNS TO MONAGHAN AFTER 140 YEARS
19 July 2013
One Comment by The Northern Standard
Sunday July 14th was not only a red letter day in the short history of the fledgling Monaghan Cricket Club, but an historical day in the overall context of the game of cricket and it’s association with Monaghan.
Just as the final wicket fell in the Ashes Test in Trent Bridge in Nottingham, the first competitive cricket ball in over 140 years was being bowled in Monaghan Town.
The added significance of the occasion was not lost on those present on the grounds of St. Macartan’s College last Sunday afternoon, given the fact that cricket was the first competitive sport ever played in the then St. Macartan’s Seminary many many years ago. The …
As a former Boarder in St Mac’s, (1950s) I am delighted to see that Cricket has returned.
I remember well that even a whisper of an alternative sport would be treated with contempt.
I hope it will continue and grow.
Brian.