The Phoenix Cricket Club celebrates its 150th year.
Phoenix Cricket Club club president Tommy Kearns explains how cricket was once very popular throughout Ireland. Areas such as Kilkenny and Ballinasloe once had a strong cricketing scene but no longer have clubs as hurling is the main game now.
Cricket was played in the Phoenix Park in 1792 and in those days betting was very much a part of the game and it was usually a four ball over bowled under arm. I think the reason betting started on the cricket was because cock fighting became illegal.
'Sport on 2' broadcast on 25 June 1980. The reporter is Fred Cogley.
Aerial View of Phoenix Park Cricket Pitch
