Trio ready for world cup

IRELAND'S under-19 cricketers will set off on the adventure of a lifetime this week when they travel to New Zealand for their World Cup competition which starts later this month.

By The Newsroom

Published 7th Jan 2010, 11:04 BST

Updated 7th Jan 2010, 11:05 BST

A strong looking Irish squad contains three North West players; Bready's Craig Young, Eglinton's Stuart Thompson and Graeme McCarter of Killyclooney and the trio received a welcome boost ahead of the trip when they were each presented with a sponsorship cheque by Mrs Hope Kerr before their departure.

Mrs Kerr, a terriffic supporter of North West cricket at all levels, said she was happy that the Bob Kerr Trust Fund was able to support the players and she sent her best wishes to the entire squad ahead of the tournament.

"I am very pleased that the Bob Kerr Memorial Fund - which I set up in memory of my husband - is supporting three young cricketers from the North West who have been selected to play for Ireland in the Under 19 World Cup in New Zealand in January. I wish the team every success."