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15%OFFTrent Johnston - Raiders of the Caribbean: Ireland's Cricket World Cup - 9781847170644 - KLN0016255
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Raiders of the Caribbean: Ireland's Cricket World Cup

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Description for Raiders of the Caribbean: Ireland's Cricket World Cup Paperback. The fascinating story of Ireland's World Cup Journey, and the amazing victories over two of the world's best teams: Pakistan and Bangladesh. Includes a preface by Brian Lara. Signed copies available Num Pages: 208 pages, 32 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KJ; WSB; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 287.
When Ireland qualified for the last eight of the cricket world cup in the West Indies, they opened up many people’s eyes to the mere existence of the sport here.

The very English game of cricket has been played in Ireland for more than two centuries but it was only when a special group of players came together that international success was enjoyed.

Captain Trent Johnston and journalist Gerard Siggins trace the long and difficult journey Irish cricket had to make to reach the World Cup, as well as the story of Ireland's amazing victories over two of the world's best teams: ... Read more

This is the real story, as it happened, from the Irish captain - contains spectacular and intimate photographs of the amazing games that saw the team reach the Super Eights. Also includes interviews with the team, other players, fans and Bob Woolmer.

With a preface by Brian Lara, this is a must for everyone who was intrigued and delighted by the success of the Irish Cricket team.

Signed copies available

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
O'Brien Press Ltd
Condition
Used, Good
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Dublin, Ireland
ISBN
9781847170644
SKU
KLN0016255
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-2

About Trent Johnston
TRENT JOHNSTON was a leading cricketer in Sydney first grade when he came to Ireland as a professional in 1995. He later played for New South Wales and moved to Dublin permanently in 2004 when he was first capped for Ireland. He has since played more than 50 games, and captained at the 2007 World Cup. Gerard Siggins was ... Read more

Reviews for Raiders of the Caribbean: Ireland's Cricket World Cup
'A fascinating read and not just for cricket fans'
Sunday Times 'For once, this was a sporting story that needed to be told.'
Sunday Business Post
Sunday Business Post
'The ultimate insiders account.'
The Irish Times
The Irish Times
'Well-written chronicle of the unheralded Irish cricket team’s thrilling adventure in the West Indies ... Read more

Goodreads reviews for Raiders of the Caribbean: Ireland's Cricket World Cup


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