Friday 12th May will be remembered as the day that the few days of decent fine weather during May came to an abrupt end and the rain came and came and came…

It was also the date that Railway Union Cricket Club selected for their inaugural Treasure Hunt around Sandymount and Irishtown. As the thunder rumbled and the skies darkened, fourteen well wrapped-up teams set off from Sandymount Green on a route that led back to a barbecue at Railway Union.

On the route, the teams solved a series of sixteen clues and collected some unusual items to gain bonus points. Everyone made it safely back for the prize-giving and enjoyed the excellent barbecue and Indian food that had been prepared by a team of parents.

Everyone, despite being a little damp, said it was a great event and look forward to taking part again in 2007, when it is hoped that the sun may even shine. All proceeds raised will be directed to promoting Youth Cricket in the Club, where overseas player coach John Anderson from South Africa has become a popular figure in the area, making weekly visits to four local schools in addition to conduction coaching at the Club for members.

Shahid Afridi, the Pakistani test star and currently one of the most exciting players in world cricket also paid a visit to the Club and was made welcome by Club President Maurice Whelan, who presented him with a club polo shirt as a memento of his visit to Railway Union. Afridi is currently based in Ireland, assisting the Irish team in the Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy matches versus English county sides.

Our photograph shows Maurice Whelan, Club President and Rangan, Club Sponsor and Proprietor of the Russell Court Hotel making Shahid Afridi (centre) welcome to Railway Union.

Great day out on June 18th!

All sports fans in Dublin 4. are reminded that 20/20 Cricket comes to Park Avenue on Sunday June 18th. Taking part will be hosts Railway Union C.C., Merrion.C.C., current Leinster 20/20 trophy holders and North County CC, current All-Ireland Cup holders. It promises to be a great family day of exciting cricket– coloured clothing, lots of sixes and food being served in the Clubhouse. Everyone from Dublin 4 is very welcome to join in the fun.