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Yes, its that time of year
The Irish Senior Cup and The National Cup Finals.
From The Hills we have Willie Dwyer and Waringstown captain Greg Thompson
From Malahide it's Alan Reynolds and from Terenure we have Conor Mullin.
We also feature our usual suspects in Around the Grounds and much much more...
On this weeks show we have the president of Cricket Ireland Brian Walsh.
After the devastating floods this week in the North West, we hear first hand of the damage caused by the floods from Lawrence Moore in Around the Grounds.
Gaby Lewis is on the show, updating us on the U19 Girls performance from the Malvern Festival.
And much much more...
This week on The Slog Sweep
Man of the moment Andrew Balbirnie...over 250 runs in the I Cup match, we talk about the innings, his hip injury, Captaincy and the future...
Plus Stuart Poynter is in great nick at the moment with Durham, with many feeling a call up back to the Ireland team is warranted...we get Stuart's viewpoint.
In Around The Grounds it's all parts of the island of Ireland, T20 All Ireland finals day Sunday and more...
On the Slog Sweep this week:
Robbo and John Boy speak to Tim Murtagh, who has just brought up 1,000 career wickets...what an effort!
Ger Siggins inducts two more of his Best of Irish Cricketers into Slog Sweep's Hall of Fame
Women's Cricket with Ciara Metcalfe
Around the Grounds - news on some dramas in the North and Cork, a bad injury to a NW player
Last but by no means least - John Boy gives his verdict on the squad for next week's I Cup match against Holland at Malahide.
In the Slog Sweep this week - it's really a week of big news...
John Mooney announces a return to first class cricket, and availability for Ireland!
Max Sorenson closes one chapter of his sporting life, retiring from International Cricket.
The Irish Under 19's qualify for the World Cup...
Plus it's the ladies playing Scotland
All that and around the grounds
Yes...A big show!
On this weeks show we catch up with "the Jersey Boys" Captain of the under 19s Harry Tector and head coach Ryan Eagleson to see how our lads are doing in Jersey at the U19s world cup qualifier.
It's a weekend of Cup finals, which we'll cover in Around the Grounds, but one to note is Ballyspallen vs Donemana. We have a chat with Ballyspallen's captain Lee Ritchie before this David and Goliath show down.
We also have a chat with Lucy O'Reilly to see how our U17s are doing against Scotland.
Robbo in the studio on his own for this one, but we manage to have John Boy on the phone.
Big news this week, some might say the only news this week, John Bracewell to leave his role as Ireland coach at the end of his contract by mutual consent, John Mooney looks back at the Bracewell era.
As the Irish Women's team is announced for a tour in Scotland we talk with their coach - Aaron Hamilton
All corners of the island covered as we go "Around The Grounds"
Odran Flynn's thoughts on the Bracewell news and who his possible replacement might be
On this weeks show we chat with George Dockrell on his call up to MCC.
Randwick Petersham are on tour in Dublin at minute. We talk to John Stewart about the tour so far and the connection between Randwick Petersham and Cricket Ireland.
Clare Shillington on the Super 3's.
James Cunningham from Drumaness CC in this weeks Club Corner.
Plus our usual suspects on Around the Grounds.
After a most memorable week in Irish cricket we put the question: "What now?" to Cricket Ireland CEO Warren Deutrom.
With a busy couple of weeks on the horizon for the Irish Wolves, we catch up with new team captain Andrew Balbirnie.
Mark Jones - Manager of Leinster Lightening gives us his thoughts on the interpros season so far. He is also giving away a signed jersey, just answer his very difficult question.
Around the grounds with Lawrence Moore, Greg Mollins, Kevin Galvin, and David Holmes.
The first record of cricket being played in Ireland goes back to 1730, but 22nd June 2017 will be remembered as the biggest day in Irish cricket history. Full Test status.
On this weeks show we have Ger Siggins, Adrian Birrell and Phil Simmons on the history of Irish cricket and the journey to gaining Test status.
An NCU special with Robbo & David Holmes
Starting with a look back at last weekend's Irish Senior Cup clash at Belmont between CIYMS & YMCA
Looking forward to this weekend & the 4 quarter-final ties in the Arthur J Gallagher Challenge Cup plus the refix between Waringstown & Coleraine in the Irish Senior Cup
Great news for the NCU as Gardiner Brothers are announced as the new sponsor for the senior leagues
Northern Knights take on North West Warriors
Preview of Ulster Bank Schools Cup Final between Wallace High School, Lisburn and Royal Belfast Academical Institution (RBAI)
On this weeks show we have Barry McCarthy. He took a 6 for against Kent playing for Durham. Great achievement.
We speak with James Shannon, Captain of the Northern Knights. He has scored prolifically for the Knights this season including a ton in the 3 day game against Lightning last week. He must be pushing for a place on the Senior Side???
Women's cricket with Laura Delaney, Irish captain.
Around the grounds with our usual suspects.
And in Club Corner we chat with Gary Blair of Lisburn CC, the oldest club in Northern Ireland.
On this weeks show we have leading run scorer in the Big Bash 2013-2014 & 2016-2017 Ben Dunk.
History has been written. James McCollum is the first ever Centurion in domestic Irish first Class Cricket. We catch up with James on his achievements and ask is there really trouble at Lawn?
We have chat with Gaby Lewis on Women's Cricket.
Around the Grounds we introduce our new Munster correspondent Kevin Galvin, as well as our usual suspects.
John's old buddy Peter Gillespie from Strabane CC in Club Corner.
And much much more...
This week is a must listen show. Having announced his retirement from the county circuit, we have an extended interview with one of our all-time greats, Ed Joyce. Ed gives an insight into everything from his first county game to where he thinks Irish cricket is right now.
Around the Grounds: It's been an historic week for Irish cricket with the North West Warriors and Northern Knights playing the inaugural First Class Cricket Match - Lawrence Moore was there. We also have a preview on this weeks action in Leinster with Greg Mollins and David Holmes has the draw for the quarter finals of the Arthur J Gallagher Challenge Cup and a little something we're calling "Stirlo-gate."
In Club Corner, we have a chat with Albert Harper of Balbriggan CC.
Shauna Kavanagh - Her thoughts about the start of the women's Super-3 series.
Wishing our friends at Test Match Special a happy birthday with one of their most memorable cricket broadcasts.
Youth cricket and so much more...
Cracking show this week. The Black Caps Jimmy Neesham on the Tri-Nations Series and his views on Irish cricket. After a long tour of South Africa we catch up with Shauna Kavanagh of the International Women's team. Under 19's coach Ryan Eagleson. Heading to Cork County for Club Corner. Around the grounds and much much more...
On this weeks show we have legendary West Indies fast bowler and now the Bangladesh bowling coach Courtney Walsh.
After reaching his first century in an ODI, we catch up with Niall O'Brien.
Around the grounds with our usual suspects.
We have Donacloney Mill Cricket Clubs Stevie Hanna in club corner and find out about the coming together of the new club.
We're Back!! And what a way to kick off our forth series. Robbo and John Boy are at the crease discussing how Ireland stood up during the winter and our recent historical trip to Lords. We get John Boys thought's on this weekends first round of the Cup. We've got Simi Singh on the Tri Nations Series and his first call up to the senior squad. Around the grounds with our well establish friends David "Holmies" Holmes and Laurence Moore. The Huss is back with all things youth cricket. We're heading north for this weeks Club Corner with Gordon Brown, President of Carrickfergus CC. We review how our Women's Squad is getting on in South Africa And our special guest, who would be more comfortable with a oval ball, Ireland rugby coach Joe Schmidt.
Wow.
Previews of both Irish Senior Cup Final Merrion v Waringstown and National Cup Final Laois v Rush
Feature Interview - Ed Joyce - Ireland's Man of the Series talks about that incident in the 4th ODI v Afghanistan and the move up to opening
Kevin O'Brien talks exclusively to the show after his starring role in Ireland's comeback victory over Afghanistan
Heatley Tector steps in for Robbo and talks with the uncapped Sean Terry ahead of next weeks 5 match series with Afghanistan in Belfast
Ireland Coach John Bracewell looks forward to and stresses the importance of the 5 match ODI series against Afghanistan
Our hosts Robbo and John Mooney talk to Indian legend Murali Kartik on life as an IPL commentator, what it's like to face off with the like of Chris Gayle and Ricky Ponting, his thoughts on the county game and his time in Ireland.
We're joined by North West Warriors captain Andy McBrine, who has just been named as Ireland A captain for their clash with the MCC next week.
Janice Walsh brings us all the latest from the women's game and questions why Ireland's top players could be hanging around for the next few weekends.
The impressive work by all at New Buildings is an inspiration for all new clubs in Ireland - we catch up with Raymond Mitchell.
John Mooney loves the Inter-Provincial Series - this week's #MooneysMoment tells us why they are so important and the Irish cricket public should get our and support their team!
New youth cricket correspondent Sean Hussey tells us all about the goings on at an underage level, which Barry Chambers and David Holmes take us around the grounds once more on The Slog Sweep
Legendary Ireland all-rounder Trent Johnston joins Robbo and new host, and former Ireland international, John Mooney to talk about his time with Ireland, coaching Australia's top cricketers and the future of the Irish game as The Slog Sweep in association with Flogas Ireland returns for the 2016 season.
Also featuring on this week's show, Leinster Lightning skipper John Anderson on his side's winning start to the Cricket Ireland Inter-Provincial season, while Janice Walsh gives her take on the Super 3s Series which kicked off at the weekend.
With the season well and truly underway, regular favourites Barry Chambers, David Holmes and Ger Siggins return to give the low-down from the club scene and look forward to the Irish Senior & National Cups which kick off on Saturday.
New for 2016 Ireland stalwart John Mooney introduces #MooneysMoments, where a particular aspect of the game comes under scrutiny each week - up first, Ireland's ICC World T20 campaign.
We speak to Kerry Cricket Club's Dave Ramsay about Ireland's newest cricket ground, and how cricket is thriving in The Kingdom, with Robbo giving another one of his unique Myth-Buster lessons as The Slog Sweep kicks off what is set to be a bumper season!
He’s the talk of world cricket at the moment, and as he prepares to line out for IPL franchise The Delhi Daredevils today ICC World T20 hero Carlos Brathwaite’s mind won’t be too far away from a small patch of land down a narrow laneway off the main street in Rathmines, Dublin City.
Former Leinster Cricket Club professional Brathwaite set the world on fire with his audacious display of big hitting to blast The West Indies to victory against the odds when he when he hit the first four balls of the final over of the World T20 for consecutive sixes.
The Slog Sweep caught up with Brathwaite in a fascinating interview where he talks fondly of his time in Ireland and how it led to him meeting current West Indies head coach, and former Ireland boss, Phil Simmons.
Brathwaite also reveals what went on in that crazy final over, what was said between him and batting partner Marlon Samuels and how his faith played a big role in getting him through those all-important four balls.
Away from the cricket pitch, Carlos talks about what the win meant to his family watching at home, and reveals a little known fact about him and fellow Barbadian and pop superstar Rihanna.
As the evenings draw in with the mowers going into hibernation, the grounds men take their well deserved winter break. It is our last show of the season and on this review show we look back at the winners and losers over the past six months where Siggo, Barry and Holmsie give us their thoughts. Performance Director Cricket Ireland Richard Holdsworth tell us about an extremely busy winter programme for the Irish Squads. This is a must listen.
On our penultimate show of the season we catch up with President of Cricket Ireland Dr Murray Power. Kevin O'Brien pops into the studio to tells us about the new Super 6's tournament. We catch up with Leinster Lightning manager Mark Jones. Also on the show we have Around the Grounds and our weekly Mythbusters.
As the Irish Senior Cup approaches this weekend we have the two captains squaring it off, Waringstowns Lee Nelson and Merrions Rory Allwright. Former Irish international and current Ulster Rugby Coach Neil Doak on his cricket career and the similarities between playing rugby and cricket and this highest level. Our regular contributors on Around the Grounds, Performance of the Week and News.
Too ease the pain of checking tomorrows weather every 5 minutes we've gone and released the show early this week. Its an Ireland Australia special. Young Bails is out and about and reporting from Stormont on conditions and team news. Kevin O'Brien has kindly taken our call to discuss his injury and general mood in camp. We catch up with Araon Hamilton on last weeks women's series. Lawrie Colliver on the Ashes, News and Performance of the Week.
A little later then usual this week, we have a packed show as always. We have ex-England wicket keeper Paul Nixon on the Ashes and Lucy O'Reilly on the Ladies international series against Australia.
On a sadder note, we pay tribute to the larger than life sports journalist and cricket fanatic, Johnny Lyons, who passed away this week, with 98fm's Barry Dunne.
All the usual suspects in Around the Grounds, Performance of Week and much, much more!
After nearly two seasons of the Slog Sweep contributor and friend of the show, Ger Siggins pops into the studio to catch up with Robbo and Bails. The lads chat all things cricket and give us a little insight into being a cricket journalist. Hot after the Womens Super 3's win at the weekend, we have Scorchers all rounder and Irish squad member Robyn Lewis. Celebrating 40 years of Ladies Cricket in Phoenix, we catch up with Barbara Schmidt to talk about the history of ladies cricket and the up and coming celebrations. We also have our usual suspects in Around the Grounds, Mythbusters, Performance of the week and much much more.
In this weeks Slog Sweep our big interview is with Robbie Dennison, former Irish cricketer and former Wolves footballer. We also speak with Eoghan Delaney Clontarf cricket captain, Clare Shillington re last weekends great results. Brian Allen reports on the Irish U15s and of course we go around the grounds. Its an action packed show.
"We should organise a 5 day game and call it a test match, that would be awesome", words from Peter Borren captain of the Netherlands and our special guest on this week's Slog Sweep. Robbo caught up with Peter to talk about their victory in t20 qualifiers, the state of cricket in the Netherlands and the importance of associate cricket teams competing in all competitions. We are delighted to have former Australian demon fast bowler Rodney Hogg on the line from Edgbaston to give us an Ashes update. Also on the show, we have Around the Grounds with Ger, Barry, Holmsie, Performance of the week, news, mythbusters and much much more...
After a couple of weeks apart at the crease, Robbo and Bail's lawyers sat down and came to an arrangement to see both returning to the show this week.
Great timing as we have a full line up, with our own journalistic version of the Ashes. In studio this week, we have Tim Wigmore (ENG) and Lawrie Colliver (AUS). Both are in town for the t20 qualifiers, the lads review the tournament so far and give us their thoughts on the Ashes.
With the passing of two greats in Irish Cricket this week, we reflect with Ger Siggins on the life of both Derek Scott and Joe Caprani.
Rory Anders tells us about the Irish U19's in Jersey and looks forward to a packed Irish U17 season.
We go Around the Grounds with Barry, Holmsie and Ger and we bring you some incredible performances over the past week.
With Bails in lock up, after trying to the jump the fence into Lords, Robbo's back to do the show solo. Action packed as always, we've got former England Batsman and Umpire Rob Bailey to look back on his career and his currant position which see's him in the best seats in the house. We catch up with Rachel Delaney on breaking into the Irish women's side. Barry Chamber and David Holmes on last weeks action in Around the Grounds. Also coming off the bench Cricketing Mythbuster, Performance of the Week and much much more.
On this week's show, we chat to Queensland's Ben Dunk, Irish U19s Captain Jack Tector along with coaches, Craig Hogan and Ryan Eagleson. Also on the show this week, we chat to Ciara Metcalfe, who has come out of retirement to return for the Irish Women's team.
All the usuals are here as well as we check in with David Holmes and Barry Chambers on 'Around The Grounds'.
On this week's show, we chat to Ireland's Alex Cusack about the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. New Irish Men's Manager, Chris Siddell is also on the show to discuss his new job and his role as Women's selector and Scorchers coach. All the usuals are here as well as we check in with David Holmes and Barry Chambers on 'Around The Grounds' plus Robbo returns with another Cricket Mythbuster and an Almost Cricket Legend.
On this week's show, we chat to Ireland's David Rankin about his debut for Ireland, and to Naomi Matthews who talks to us about her first trip away with the Irish Women's squad, for the county championship win v Devon last weekend. Ger Siggins is also on the show to give an update on how the Irish men's squad are looking, ahead of the World T20 qualifiers.
On this week's show, we chat to Paul Reynolds about the very sad passing of Leinster Cricket Club and Ireland Legend, Gerry Duffy. Paul also puts his Cricket Leinster and Umpire's cap on. Robbo and Bails also chat to Laura Delany (Ireland, Leinster CC and The Dragons) who gives us an update on all things women's cricket.
On this week’s show, Robbo and Bails chat to Kim Garth (Ireland, Pembroke and The Scorchers) who gives us an update on all things women’s cricket. We also caught up with one half of the incredible Irish duo Andrew Balbeirnie and his insight and thoughts are fascinating.
All the usuals are here as well as we check in with David Holmes and Barry Chambers on ‘Around The Grounds’ plus Robbo returns with another Cricket Mythbuster and also the great performances of the week. And we have all the details for a brilliant competition with the prize of a brand new O’Neill’s Ireland cricket jersey and two tickets for the ODI against Australia in Stormont up for grabs. The Slog Sweep, with thanks to Currency Fair, is back for the new season and you can be part of it too. We want to hear from you – the listener – and you can get in touch on Twitter, Facebook or via our website – theslogsweep.com
On this week's show, Robbo is in the studio while Bails jetted off to Malahide to interview some of the stars after Ireland beat the UAE, by an innings and 26 runs, in the opening game of the Intercontinental Cup.
All the usuals are back as well as we check in with David Holmes and Barry Chambers on 'Around The Grounds' plus Robbo returns with another Cricket Mythbuster and an Almost Cricket Legend.
On this week's show, Robbo and Bails talk to Irish Internationals, Niall O' Brien and Mary Waldron. We also go around the grounds and much much more...
In an exclusive interview with the Irish Women’s new head coach, Ryan Bailey and Mark Robinson sits down with Aaron Hamilton to discuss his aims for the next two years and where he thinks the women’s game is heading.
Ireland and Leinster Lightning star, John Anderson is in the studio to chat about being named in Ireland’s 14 man squad for the ICC InterContinental Cup clash against the UAE at Malahide next month.
Northern Knights star player, Rassi van der Dussen is also on the show, to discuss his recent form and what his hopes for the season are.
All the usuals are back as well as we check in with David Holmes and Barry Chambers on ‘Around The Grounds’ plus Robbo returns with another Cricket Mythbuster and an Almost Cricket Legend.
Irish cricket hero, Kevin O' Brien chats about the IPL, The world Cup and much more. Also, Simi Singh takes an in depth look at this year's Indian Premier League.
On this week's show, outgoing Ireland coach Phil Simmons talks about the recent World Cup, his last 8 years with Ireland,and his future coaching role with The West Indies. Robbo and Bails also talk with Irish internationals George Dockrell and Andrew Balbirnie about their experiences at the World Cup.
On this week's show, Robbo and Bails speak with Irish International, Ed Joyce. The Irish batsman talks about the recent World Cup, the team's frustration at the ICC, Phil Simmons and his future.
On this week's show, we catch up with former England Test player, Brian Rose. Brian speaks about the state of English cricket, George Dockrell, and his love for Irish Cricket. Robbo and Bails discuss 'that' article and get John Mooney's reaction to 'that' catch. The lads also have a chat to David Drane, of Greystones Cricket Club, about their new International-standard pitch.
On this week's show, we look back at the South Africa game, speak with Tim Murtagh and ring up Ciaran Sharp, who is following the Irish team in Australia.
On this week's show, Robbo and Bails are joined in the studio by Cricket Ireland National Academy Manager, Craig Hogan. Also on the show, the only player to win an AFL Premiership medallion and a Senior All-Ireland medal, Tadhg Kennelly joins them from sunny Australia
On this week's show, Robbo and Bails are joined in the studio by former England and Leicestershire wicketkeeper Paul Nixon and Andrew Poynter talks about his World Cup omission.
On this week's show, Robbo and Bails talk to Cricket Ireland chief selector Alan Lewis about the forthcoming World Cup and the process involved in picking the 15-man squad currently in Australia/New Zealand.
Ireland's most capped player, Andrew White, who announced his international retirement this week, joins us on the phone to discuss his career and his best memories from the last 15 years.
We also talk to Cabinteely Cricket Club founder, Pat Finnerty
The Slog Sweep is back for it's second episode of 2015. It's World Cup time, and Robbo and Ryan 'Bails' Bailey talk to Cricket Ireland CEO, Warren Deutrom. They also speak to Tim Wigmore, author of 'Second XI: Cricket in its Outposts' and they check in on Fionn Hand, a young future star of Irish Cricket who is in South Africa at the moment...so lots of action on this week's Slog Sweep!
The Slog Sweep is back for 2015 and episode 20 has set the mark for the year to come...it's World Cup time, and Robbo and Ryan 'Bails' Bailey preview the big guns, Associate nations, and of course Ireland's aspirations...
Young gun Andrew Balbirnie is live in the studio to talk about his career and give the inside view from the Irish team, we talk Big Bash cricket from Down Under and check in on some young future stars of Irish Cricket who are in South Africa at the moment...so lots of action on this week's Slog Sweep!
The Slog Sweep, Ireland's Weekly Cricket Show - Episode Nineteen.
This week on The Slog Sweep, George and Robbo are back together for our final episode of the series. We were delighted to welcome former Ashes winner Chris Broad into studio as feature guest, where he spoke everything from his Test cricket days with England, to his current duties as one of seven ICC Match Referees.
Ryan Eagleson came on the phone to speak about Carrickfergus' incredible clean sweep quadruple in the NCU. Cricket Ireland Performance Director Richard Holdsworth also spoke to us on the phone upon the recent announcement of the National Academy's multi-million euro sponsorship deal.
One last time, we go 'Around the Grounds' with just two of our correspondents this week, Barry Chambers and David Holmes. We bring you big news about our activity over the coming winter. We have plenty of Performances of the Week, our O'Neill's Team of the Week, and all our regular reviews and previews of Irish cricket news.
Hosted by George Hook and Mark Robinson with thanks to Johnston, Mooney & O'Brien.
The Slog Sweep, Ireland's Weekly Cricket Show - Episode Eighteen
This week on The Slog Sweep, Robbo returns to action, and it's his turn to host the show solo. He's joined in-studio by our feature guest, Cricket Ireland President Joe Doherty, where he discusses everything from his presidential duties, to Test cricket ambitions.
We are also joined by Rush Cricket Club's Neil Rock and Matt Sheridan to chat about what was a hugely successful under-age season for the club.
Leinster Lightning Manager Mark Jones was in-studio as well chatting about all things Interpros. As usual, we go 'Around the Grounds' with our three correspondents, Barry Chambers, David Holmes and Ger Siggins. We have plenty of Performances of the Week, our O'Neill's Team of the Week, and all our regular reviews and previews of Irish cricket news.
Hosted by Mark Robinson with thanks to Johnston, Mooney & O'Brien.
This week on The Slog Sweep, George is unfortunately without co-host Robbo due to a family bereavement. However, the show goes on and we bring a very different episode to you. In 'Club Corner' we have Malahide Cricket Club, represented by Reinhardt Strydom, a man instrumental in the success the club has achieved this season. Reinhardt looks back on his side's achievements this season, as well as looking forward to challenges ahead in Division 1. Ireland Women's Captain Isobel Joyce joined us on the phone ahead of her side's tour of England next week, and their three games with South Africa. As usual, we go 'Around the Grounds' with our three correspondents, Barry Chambers, David Holmes and Ger Siggins. We have plenty of Performances of the Week, our O'Neill's Team of the Week, and all our regular reviews and previews of Irish cricket news. Hosted by George Hook with thanks to Johnston, Mooney & O'Brien.
This week on The Slog Sweep, we welcome the man some call Ireland's greatest ever cricketer into studio, Ed Joyce. In a must-listen interview with George and Robbo, Ed chats everything from his interesting break into the County circuit, to his time with England and his delight with his return to Ireland.
In 'Club Corner' this week we have Kerry Cricket Club, where Chairman Dave Ramsey joined us on the phone speaking of the re-growth and re-development of the Munster club.
Irish Senior Cup Man of the Match Cormac McLoughlin came in-studio with the Bob Kerr trophy to run us through what was a thrilling final at Castle Avenue last weekend. Also in-studio was YMCA U/15 Coach Albert van der Merwe to tell us all about the achievements of his special U/15 side. And as usual, we go 'Around the Grounds' with our three correspondents, Barry Chambers, David Holmes and Ger Siggins ahead of a crunch weekend in all unions. We have plenty of Performances of the Week, our O'Neill's Team of the Week, and all our regular reviews and previews of Irish cricket news.
Hosted by George Hook and Mark Robinson with thanks to Johnston, Mooney & O'Brien.
This week on The Slog Sweep, it's all about the Bob Kerr RSA Irish Senior Cup Final. Clontarf and The Hills contest the final this weekend, Clontarf aiming to keep hold of the trophy, while The Hills are looking to take it back. We hear from the two heroes of the semi-final in Clontarf's Bill Coghlan, and The Hills' captain Naseer Shoukat, as well as Clontarf captain Eoghan Delany, and The Hills hot prospect Cormac McLoughlin.
Ireland Women won their European Championships at Rugby last week, and we were delighted to have Trent Johnston on the phone to discuss that, and what the future holds for both the Irish Women, and himself.
U/17 and U/19 Captain Jack Tector joined us in-studio to discuss his sides' successful campaigns this season.
As usual, we go 'Around the Grounds' with our three correspondents, Barry Chambers, David Holmes and Ger Siggins. We have plenty of Performances of the Week, our O'Neill's Team of the Week, and all our regular reviews and previews of Irish cricket news.
Hosted by George Hook and Mark Robinson with thanks to Johnston, Mooney & O'Brien.
This week on The Slog Sweep, we go from record-setter to record-breaker; Ireland's most capped cricketer Andrew White joined us on the phone as feature guest. Andrew spoke everything from his time with Northamptonshire, to that final over against Zimbabwe in Sabina Park.
In 'Club Corner' we had Bready Cricket Club, where Club Captain David Scanlon joined us on the phone ahead of his side's Ulster Cup Final on Sunday.
As usual, we go 'Around the Grounds' with our three correspondents, Barry Chambers, David Holmes and Ger Siggins ahead of an exciting weekend of cricket north and south of the border. We have plenty of Performances of the Week, our O'Neill's Team of the Week, and all our regular reviews and previews of Irish cricket news.
Hosted by George Hook and Mark Robinson with thanks to Johnston, Mooney & O'Brien.
This week on The Slog Sweep, our feature guest is the once most-capped Irish cricketer and current national selector Kyle McCallan. Kyle talks to us about his great career, covering everything from his development into one of Ireland's best off-spin bowlers to his duties now as selector.
We hear from our touring sides across the pond as Leinster U/13 Manager Michael O'Gorman talked to us on the phone after the U/13s tour to Taunton. Ireland U/15 Coach Stephen Moreton also spoke to us from Rugby, as the U/15s look set to retain the European Championships.
Three familiar faces from the Irish Women's side in Kate McKenna, Shauna Kavanagh and Louise McCarthy joined us in-studio again after clinching the ECB Division 2 T20 Trophy last weekend. As ever, we go 'Around the Grounds' with our three correspondents, Barry Chambers, David Holmes and Ger Siggins to look back on a damp weekend across the board. There's plenty of Performances of the Week, our O'Neill's Team of the Week, and all our regular reviews and previews of Irish cricket news.
Hosted by George Hook and Mark Robinson with thanks to Johnston, Mooney & O'Brien.
This week on The Slog Sweep, our feature guest was one of the greatest characters the sport has ever seen, in former Australian fast-bowling great Merv Hughes. In a must-listen, Merv discussed everything from Irish cricket 'then and now', to the methodology behind his infamous sledging.
This week in 'Club Corner' we went north of the border to Waringstown Cricket Club, where we spoke with Alan Waite, and Club Captain Lee Nelson ahead of the NCU Challenge Cup Final on Friday.
Merrion and Ireland's Lena Tice came into studio to look back on what turned out to be a disappointing weekend in Bristol. We went 'Around the Grounds' with our three correspondents, Barry Chambers, David Holmes and Ger Siggins to look back and forward on exciting weekends of cricket.
Also on the phone was World Cup 2015 hopeful Craig Young. There's plenty of Performances of the Week, our O'Neill's Team of the Week, and all our regular reviews and previews of Irish cricket news.
Hosted by George Hook and Mark Robinson with thanks to Johnston, Mooney & O'Brien.
This week on The Slog Sweep saw former West Indian all-rounder, and current Ireland national coach Phil Simmons join us in-studio for Andrew 'Lenny' Leonard's final feature interview.
Our eleventh visit to 'Club Corner' is from Cork County Cricket Club, where Club Treasurer and MCU President David Griffin joined us on the phone discussing their high-flying season. We're also delighted to hear from Kevin O'Brien live from his hotel room in Trinidad, discussing his exploits in the Caribbean Premier League.
Leinster and Ireland's Laura Delany came into studio to review their fantastic weekend in Devon last weekend. Live from The Holm was Jordan McGonigle, looking back on yet another cup win for Donemana. Another cup winner, in Clontarf captain Eoghan Delany, talked to us about his side's victory in Milverton last weekend. And as usual, we are 'Around the Grounds' with our three correspondents, Barry Chambers, David Holmes and Ger Siggins. There's plenty of Performances of the Week, an NCU-filled O'Neill's Team of the Week, an #AlmostCricketLegend tale, and all our regular reviews and previews of Irish cricket news.
Hosted by George Hook and Mark Robinson with thanks to Johnston, Mooney & O'Brien.
This week on The Slog Sweep we were joined by former Ireland fast bowler, current coach of the Leinster Lightning and Irish Women, the man who can only be described as a legend of Irish Cricket, Trent Johnston.
We are also delighted to welcome again George Hook onto the show as he takes up position as weekly presenter of The Slog Sweep.
'Club Corner' had its tenth visit as Club President of Sion Mills Cricket Club. We also hear from Ireland U/19 Coach Ryan Eagleson as he chats to us after Day 2 of the ongoing series with the Netherlands in Dublin.
Pembroke's Meg Kendal came into studio to review her team's successful Senior Cup Final win over YMCA last Friday. Man-in-form Andrew Balbirnie joined us from London. And as usual, we are 'Around the Grounds' with our three correspondents, Barry Chambers, David Holmes and Ger Siggins. There's plenty of Performances of the Week, the O'Neill's Team of the Week and all the previews and reviews of Irish cricket news.
Hosted by George Hook and Andrew Leonard with thanks to Johnston, Mooney & O'Brien.
The Warren Deutrom interview from Episode 9 of The Slog Sweep can be listened to in full, unedited here. Listen to other episodes of The Slog Sweep and much more on www.theslogsweep.com
This week on The Slog Sweep we were joined by Cricket Ireland CEO Warren Deutrom, fresh back from the ICC Annual Conference in Melbourne. We are also delighted to welcome Irish broadcasting legend George Hook to The Slog Sweep Team, as he makes his debut as co-host this week.
In 'Club Corner' President of Greystones Cricket Club David Drane joined us in-studio.
We also hear from Leinster under 13 Manager Michael O'Gorman, YMCA & Ireland Women's Emma Flanagan and of course we'll go Around the Grounds, hear the O'Neills Team of the Week and Performance of the Week shout outs.
Hosted by George Hook and Andrew Leonard with thanks to Johnston, Mooney & O'Brien.
Test Cricket legend and current Australian Assistant Coach Craig McDermott is the feature guest on Episode 8 of The Slog Sweep.
Bagenalstown Cricket Club in County Carlow features in Club Corner, Ireland under 15 coach, Simon Johnston, Ireland Women's Shauna Kavanagh and Clontarf's Andrew Poynter & Colin Currie are also all on the show.
There's plenty of Performances of the Week, the O'Neill's Team of the Week , #AlmostCricketLegend tales and much, much more.
Hosted by Mark Robinson and Andrew Leonard with special thanks to Johnston, Mooney & O'Brien.
Jeremy Bray, one of Ireland's greatest cricketers joins us for episode 7. He chats to us about his current role as Danish Coach and that famous first ever Irish World Cup century in 2007.
Our seventh visit to 'Club Corner' is to Ireland's most northerly cricket club, Coleraine Cricket Club, Lisburn's Craig Ervine joined us on the phone, Ireland Women's international Kate McKenna joined us in studio for a chat and much, much more.
Hosted by Mark Robinson and Andrew Leonard with special thanks to Johnston, Mooney & O'Brien.
Ireland captain William Porterfield is the feature guest this week as he spoke about Ireland's aspirations at next year's World Cup & what it's like to captain his country.
We also hear from the man of the moment, Roy Silva on his innings of 295*, Merrion visit 'Club Corner' and tell us about their new pavilion, our North West correspondent, Barry Chambers, joined us in studio, there's several Performances of the Week, the O'Neill's Team of the Week is selected, #AlmostCricketLegend tales and much, much more.
Hosted by Mark Robinson and Andrew Leonard with special thanks to Johnston, Mooney & O'Brien.
Angus Fraser is the first Test Cricketer to be featured on the Slog Sweep this week as he talks everything from Middlesex's Irish contingent to previewing the first Test match again Sri Lanka at Lord's
Club Corner takes an international twist, we hear from Irish Universities captain Ryan Hopkins about their exploits in Cambridge, preview Ireland Women's match at the weekend and much much more.
This week's featured guest is Irish broadcasting legend George Hook, who discusses his passion for cricket during an in-depth discussion with Robbo and Lenny.
St Johnston are the featured club in 'Club Corner' and there's much much more with another big week's news in the world of Irish cricket.
George Hook is this week's feature guest on The Slog Sweep. Episode 4 available on Thursday 5th June from Midday
This week's featured guest is Irish International and the recently appointed Surrey Captain Gary Wilson. Gary discusses everything from 'Gary Wilson's Barmy Army' at Twenty20 finals day last year to looking forward to captaining Kevin Pietersen & Hashim Amla at the Kia Oval this summer.
Robbo from The Slog Sweep tries to explain some of the complexities of bowling in Week Two of Cricket Mythbusters
Former Ireland Head Coach Adrian Birrell is this week's featured guest in Episode 2 of The Slog Sweep, Ireland's weekly show. Adrian provides a fascinating insight discussing everything from his first experiences of cricket in Ireland & his current job as assistant coach of South Africa.
Hosted by Mark Robinson and Andrew Leonard with thanks to Johnston, Mooney & O'Brien.
Ireland's Weekly Cricket Show
Ireland vice-captain Kevin O'Brien is the show's first featured guest in the inaugural episode of The Slog Sweep. He talks about everything from Ireland's World Cup plans to Chris Gayle's party at the Caribbean Premier League. Hosted by Mark Robinson and Andrew Leonard with thanks to Johnston, Mooney & O'Brien.