PRAISE FOR IRELAND TEAM FROM LOCAL POLITICIANS

19 April 2007

In a letter addressed to ICU Chairman Dr Murray Power, there was a special message of congratulations from Ian Paisley and Martin Mc Guinness:

Dear Dr Power

We are writing to congratulate the Irish Cricket Team on their achievements at the Cricket World Cup.

Their marvellous achievement in qualifying for the tournament was surpassed by their qualification and performance in the ‘Super Eight’ stage and they have firmly put Irish cricket on the map.

Kyle McCallanThis is a real boost for local grass roots cricket, and we are particularly delighted at the contribution of local players including Boyd Rankin, William Porterfield, Peter Gillespie, Kyle McCallan and Andrew White to the team's successes.

We would like to mark the team’s achievements with a reception at Parliament Buildings, Stormont and invite you to contact our respective Private Secretaries to make the necessary arrangements.

Yours sincerely

Ian R K Paisley

Martin McGuinness’

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