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Cricket in occupied Ireland is for the protestant British only.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce37eyn75nzo

The Orange lodge said residents "have made it clear that until the GAA
takes meaningful steps to ensure it is fully inclusive and sensitive
to the history and identity of the Protestant, Unionist and Loyalist
(PUL) community, its presence in Comber would be viewed with regret
and opposition by many in the Comber area".

"This issue is not about opposition to sport, but about ensuring that
all organisations operating in shared spaces demonstrate respect for
all traditions and work proactively towards reconciliation and mutual understanding," a spokesperson said.

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Jul 16, 2025 | General News

The following is a statement from Brian MacNeice, Chair of Cricket
Ireland:

oCricket Ireland and the Northern Cricket Union are dismayed and
disappointed at the events which have led to the cancellation of the
youth sports camp at North Down Cricket Club.

North Down has been at the forefront of youth development in recent
times. Participation in multiple sports by young people has been
recognised as having considerable benefits both in sporting terms and
mental wellbeing. It can only be to the detriment of the children
concerned that this cancellation has occurred.

Cricket is a sport for all and both CI and NCU actively encourage
diversity, inclusion and equality in our game. Working with other
sports in the sharing of facilities and the creation of opportunities
for young people is a key aspect of this strategy.

We applaud North Down Cricket ClubAs initiative in planning the sports
camp. We are committed to following through on the initiative and
Cricket Ireland and the Northern Cricket Union are making plans to run
a similar sports camp at Stormont. We have therefore approached East
Belfast GAA and offered an opportunity to participate in this
alternative sports camp which will also include other sports clubs. We
look forward to further engagement with the GAA, and other governing
bodies, for the benefit of all.

We call on all community leaders to show leadership and actively
support this initiative. Sport can bring communities together and we
must all act in partnership to ensure this is the case.o

Background reference: https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2025/0715/1523701-cricket-club-halts-camp-over-criticism-of-gaa-children/
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