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Having been alerted to the web posting's myself and family circle have appreciated and enjoyed reading the stories and postings about our Uncle Miller O'Prey. It was never a dull day with my Uncle around and he will be sorely missed by us all. Thankyou for the messages of support.

Who's older by the way Michael Shannon or Bumperdale...fair play to them, they must be the oldest senior players in Ireland

looking at the age gap - congratulations to 11 year old Sam Gordon from Muckamore who has made into the NCU U13 squad. Perhaps getting that wicket at Comber swung it!!

Why would anyone retire with a mere 1000 wickets!!!
1500 is my target!
Keep on torturing those batsmen Michael!!

Condolenses to the O'Prey family. Millar was a great opponent. Not an inch on the pitch but great crack afterwards. Many a great night my mate Johnny Millar and I spent at the Green in Millar's company.

Re: Jack and Holywood (one L)
It seems that Holywood did let that win go but Saintfield must have played well too - was it the legend who done the damage? I hear this pro is a very good player with over 500 so far this season.
However I hear that their opening batsman Peter Maxwell has retired and also that Michael Shannon needs only 2 more wkts for 1000 in his career and after he takes his 1000th he will retire from 1st XI.

Just heard about Hollywood game on Saturday against saintfield, cruising at 190-1 chasing 230 with pro on 100 to lose their last 9 wickets for 30 odd runs and lose! Hard to believe

Well said Clarence. I recall with great fondness various outings to Point to Point races with Miller, Betty, Alan, Raymond Moreland, Cyril Peak, Dessie Savage and Ceefax, usually followed by a trip to Auld House in Moneyreagh. They were always good days out, and many of the stories are still being told. Very sad news indeed and my thoughts are with Betty, Alan and Young Miller at this time.

Re Miller O'Prey

Id echo Hiler's message entirely.

Condolences to Betty,Alan,Miller jr and all the family.

A sad day.

Russeller

congratulations to big al van der merwe on his selection for the ireland squad. first derriaghy man to be selected for ireland...i know he plays for the hills now, but we r still claiming it.

Clarence - it is with shock & sadness that I read your posting. I have many memories of the wee man especially at the Sun Life 6s. Of course they are not limited to cricket as he had other interests and I recall him coming unseated one day at Galgorm and his reaction to the cheers of Michael & Jonny who were about 6 & 4 at the time. Another "character" has left us.

It is with great sadness that I report the sudden death of former North Down all rounder Miller O'Prey. He played senior cricket for over 20 years and appeared in three NCU senior cup finals, although he was a natural at Sixes cricket on and off the field. Abrasive at times, he ruffled a few feathers over the years, but those who go back far enough will recall with pleasure the brighter side of his enigmatic character. I for one will never forget his friendship and camaraderie going back some fifty years.
Sincere condolences to Betty, Miller (jun) and Alan.
Rest in peace Miller.

Thanks Neil,
And Moira Primary came 4th. and there was a sprinkling of the 'Lurgan tigers'in their team as well !
Infact from what I could see,nearly all the schools had members from the tigers playing in their respective teams,just shows how popular and successful the Lurgan Tiger youth system is up at Pollock Park.

I don't think David Attenborough needs to worry about the conservation of the endangered 'wild-tiger' !
It is thriving and multiplying very nicely all around the greater Lurgan/Craigavon area!

Great stuff, keep it going Lurgan C.C.

Guys
The competition to win two tickets to Ireland v Australia closes at midday today (Monday), have a go!
http://www.theulstercricketer.com/features/win-two-tickets-to-ireland-v-australia/268

Vic

The primary schools tournament was a great success.

Waringstown PS did win, but out of the 10 players, 7 were Lurgan Tigers !!!