Following a recent appeal on Twitter from Roos Demol (@vlnierland) and Deirdre O’Shaughnessy (@deshocks) looking for cricket equipment for residents at the Direct Provision Centre on the Kinsale Road, a number of members got together to gather up old equipment to donate.
A big thanks for Andy Wootton, in particular, who donated a significant amount of old bats, pads & cricketing accessories. Also a special mention to Abdul Jabbar Younus, Scot McNamara, Sean Cawley and Robert Duggan for donating other bits and pieces.
There was great interest through social media with the guys from the Direct Provision Centre putting the new equipment to use immediately once they returned to their residence on the Kinsale Road. It is hoped to continue to liaise with the group with coaching to be organised over the coming months in the lead up to the season. #WeAreCounty
The guys were so excited. They just formed a team, KRAC cricket team, and are loin ng for a school in Cork with a cricket pitch for training. They woulsd like to take on @Cork_CountyCC in a game next spring time. pic.twitter.com/gN42P63mXw
— Roos Demol (@vlinierland) January 19, 2019
Great to meet @vlinierland and the guys from the #Cork Direct Provision centre at the Mardyke today. Thanks to everyone who donated kit to share and we look forward to seeing the guys in action soon! ???????????? Thanks to @deshocks for raising awareness! #CricketForAll #WeAreCounty pic.twitter.com/iDD9nJ0x7P
— Cork County CC ???? (@Cork_CountyCC) January 19, 2019
KRAC cricket team in action. Thank you @Cork_CountyCC the guys have not stopped playing yet. pic.twitter.com/76vwqxKojH
— Roos Demol (@vlinierland) January 19, 2019