Ard, what troubles me is that you seem to be letting your feelings influence your judgement on a game of cricket and I really don't see the need for it. I am English and I support my own country in sports but that does not mean I'm proud of or support every action ever made by our country - I'm not/I don't.

Where abouts in Ireland are you? A few years ago I had some very happy times (just a few day trips/and one weekend) in Dublin - sessions in Hughes in particular as well as a wonderful week in Kildare. One day maybe I'll make the West Coast. I also fancy Belfast one day. I've never been North but I've heard good reports...

Jon