Cricket Ireland XI take on a Leinster Rugby XI in a Charity 20-20 Cricket match in Pembroke Cricket Club today with proceeds set to go to Spinal Injuries Ireland. Tickets [€30 for family, €15 adult and €5 child] will be on sale on the gate. Festivities kick off at 2.30
This inaugural mid summer festival is a major event in the fund raising calendar of Spinal Injuries Ireland. Spinal Injuries Ireland aims to use this event to raise funds for the charity whilst simultaneously showcasing and promoting the development of cricket and rugby for children throughout Leinster. The recent ongoing success’s of both sports has reached new heights, and never before have we seen so much interest and enthusiasm generated around these two sports in the community.
The main event will see Leinster Rugby take on Ireland’s Cricket team – with both teams fielding a strong selection of their senior players and some special guests. It will be an action packed fun-filled day for children and parents alike. Cricket Ireland will be bringing the 2012 ICC World Twenty 20 Qualifiers trophy they won in March and some of the development team will be on hand for Master classes of bowling, fielding and batting as well as lots of fun cricket games and challenges. Leinster Rugby are bringing the Heineken Cup, while their development officers together with key players will be showing everyone why they are the kings of Europe with master classes of place kicking, tackling and passing. These master- classes are a must for any Rugby or Cricket enthusiast and will take place throughout the day.
With bouncy castles, face-painting, entertainment, master-classes, and of course the opportunity to witness this unique sporting event, the Battle of the Big Hitters is sure to be the ultimate day out for any family.