Written by Clarence Hiles and costing a modest 20 pounds the 550-page tome is the ideal Christmas gift and a treasure for any local cricket enthusiast. If you want to place an order contact John Hiles at 028 91822166 or by email at hiler@btinternet.com as time is running out. Or if you are in the Comber area the books are on sale at Premier Sports in Castle Street.
And, if you want to know what the experts have said about it please read on….
“This is, by any estimation, a remarkable book. Elegantly produced and a pleasure to handle, it is, at 550 pages, surely one of the longest books to be published on Irish cricket. Those who might claim that length is no guarantee of merit may set their fears at rest in this instance”
EDWARD LIDDLE-Cricket historian
Review on Cover Point http://www.cover-point.com/post/Book-Review-A-History-of-the-Northern-Cricket-Union-Challenge-Cup-by-Clarence-Hiles.aspx
“Enjoying the book. Well done again!”
BASIL McNAMEE-Former President of Cricket Ireland and distinguished all-rounder at North of Ireland, Queen’s University, Dungannon and Donemana.
“Well-what a wonderful book. All at Waringstown congratulate you and your staff. A monumental achievement.”
BARRY HARRISON-Former Waringstown batsman.
“Brilliant effort with the book man! Well played.”
JONATHAN HOOL-Civil Service North President and former North of Ireland opener.
“The amount of detailed research to produce scores of so many matches must have been phenomenal. All in all, a tremendous book-cheap at twice the price!”
CARSON McCULLOUGH-Ballymena CC stalwart
“You have certainly done Ulster cricket proud. Since starting to read it many happy memories come flooding back.”
NIGEL BROWN-Senior Umpire and Millpark CC stalwart.
“You have come up with a real gem for all cricket fans in Ulster. I can’t imagine the amount of hours you have put in to produce this fantastic publication.”
GARFIELD HARRISON-Former Waringstown and Ireland all-rounder.
