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Public Area => Taxi Talk => Topic started by: Rat Catcher on May 08, 2018, 03:23:33 pm
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Ireland -vs- Pakistan in Malahide.
Friday - Tuesday (Tuesday might be optimistic and/or dependent on a rainy weekend)
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Ireland -vs- Pakistan in Malahide.
Snooker?
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Test Cricket. First game since being awarded Test status last year.
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Test Cricket. First game since being awarded Test status last year.
Na, I've no interest in lawn bowls
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It'll be a busy weekend regardless of your personal interest in the game being played.
http://www.the42.ie/ireland-pakistan-test-match-ticket-sales-3816966-Jan2018/ (http://www.the42.ie/ireland-pakistan-test-match-ticket-sales-3816966-Jan2018/)
IRELAND’S HISTORIC FIRST Test match against Pakistan this summer is on course to be a sell-out, but it won’t be broadcast live on terrestrial television despite considerable interest from overseas.
Cricket Ireland has reported strong ticket sales three months in advance of the inaugural five-day match on these shores and as anticipation builds, the organisation is looking to maximise every potential revenue stream.
The construction of a temporary 10,000-seater stadium at Malahide, which includes changing rooms, corporate hospitality and media facilities, is expected to cost in the region of €450,000 while the overall running cost of a Test match is close to €1 million.
While ticket sales and hospitality packages will foot some of the bill, the process of tendering television rights both to the domestic and overseas markets, as well as securing commercial deals such as in-ground naming rights, are key off-field targets in the build-up to a historic summer.
Event management company Pitch International are currently engaging with potential broadcasters on behalf of Cricket Ireland with a view to selling the live television rights around the world, and with several interested parties, an announcement is expected in due course.
But the visit of Pakistan between 11-15 May will not be carried live on Irish domestic television with both RTÉ and TV3 yet to express an interest which means either Sky Sports, BT Sport or eir Sport are likely to acquire the rights for the UK and Ireland region on a pay-per-view platform.
Cricket Ireland are hopeful of securing a deal with an Irish free-to-air channel to show a daily highlights package, but as of yet the national broadcaster hasn’t shown any interest in providing cricket coverage with BBC Northern Ireland the most likely candidate.
“The Test match will definitely be broadcast as there is very, very strong interest from overseas, including Pakistan,” Dennis Cousins, Cricket Ireland commercial director, told The42.
“In terms of terrestrial TV in Ireland, that’s just not going to happen for us in terms of live coverage. Let’s be honest, RTÉ are never going to free up the schedule for five days to show a Test match or even a Twenty20.
“What we’ll be hoping for over time is to get some sort of highlights package on domestic TV and as the sport grows here, that’s a point we’re trying to get to. You’d hope they [Irish broadcasters] would look at that as we’d like to see it happen and it’s high up the agenda for us.”
While the sale of television rights will be finalised closer to the time, Cricket Ireland is in the final stages of closing out deals for in-ground sponsorship for both the Pakistan Test and Twenty20 series against India in June.
That process will see the title sponsorship rights being sold to an Asian-based sports agency, who will then in turn distribute advertising space to different companies in Pakistan and India, as was the case for last summer’s triangular series involving Ireland, Bangladesh and New Zealand in Malahide.
As for the ticket sales, nearly 4,000 have been pre-sold for the first two days of the Test match while all corporate hospitality tickets for the opening day have been sold, with Cricket Ireland set to transform Malahide into an international venue again much like it was for the visit of England in 2013.
“We’re hoping to have in or around 10,000 for each of the first two days,” Cousins continued. “A lot of people want to be at it because it’s a piece of history and we’re really confident of a big, big crowd.”
Additionally, the two T20s against India at Malahide on 27 and 29 June are on course to be sell outs with 5,000 tickets pre-sold already, just two weeks after the fixtures were confirmed.
The added interest from spectators has also been complemented by further engagement from perspective commercial partners — both from home and abroad — since Ireland’s ascension to full membership and Test-playing status of the ICC.
“There’s definitely more interest,” Cousins explained. “The platform is now much bigger, and there’s more visibility — but just because you have Test cricket doesn’t mean the phone is going to start ringing the next day.
“We’ve had quite a lot of interest from Asia as large Indian companies are interested in match sponsorship rights and we’ll make an announcement on that soon.”
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With the Amount of young lads bowling leg breaks and googlies and driving the bal lthrough Silly mid on and off around Lucan .A sporting wager might be for Ireland to win a Cricket World Cup in less than 20 years .As a post Calonial Sport like Rugby where we excell in the limited world field ,we could also excelat Cricket .
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Test Cricket. First game since being awarded Test status last year.
Na, I've no interest in lawn bowls
Or ball polishing rounderers.
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terrible bang off them indians and pakistanis.
don't think they believe in soap and deoderant, just a splash of water.
terrible peggy off their breaths as well from all the curry.
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Ireland -vs- Pakistan in Malahide.
Friday - Tuesday (Tuesday might be optimistic and/or dependent on a rainy weekend)
I'll tell WARIQ!! 8)
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Might be a few less taxis around with the cricket on. Surprised we don’t have a load of Pakistanis on th Ireland Cricket Team
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Indeed, it's a way of life on the subcontinent, kinda like hurling in Kilkenny, but you don't see many playing over here.
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Indeed, it's a way of life on the subcontinent, kinda like hurling in Kilkenny, but you don't see many playing over here.
When the Irish throw something towards the British, it's usually got petrol in it.!
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Good start to proceedings - play delayed due to rain - live and exclusive on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket.
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Latest from Malahide - play called off for the day. It'll now be a four day test and the follow on will be 150 rather than 200 runs.
Tomorrows coverage on Sky Sports Cricket is via the red button. Those who steal their Sky via IPTV can try Sports Ten (Pakistan). Might be on one of the Star Sports (India) Channels too.
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Might be plenty of rugby heads heading to the airport going over to the game Bilboa in the morning
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Might be plenty of rugby heads heading to the airport going over to the game Bilboa in the morning
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I hear the flight to Bilboa was Rocky! 8)
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is it the week end again ?
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Darkness into Light in the Pheonix Park thus morning might produce a few fares
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Darkness into Light in the Pheonix Park thus morning might produce a few fares
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Copped it in Portmarnock this morning. Was wondering why the night was quieter than normal.
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Jaysus there was walks everywhere, St Anne's Anne's, Phoenix park, Marley Park, Clann Na Gael Fonetenoy(Sandymount)
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I had a 4.30am MyTaxi prebook in Ballincollig (satellite town 10km outside Cork) on Sat morning going to the airport, when I arrive in Ballincollig the Main street is closed off fer the Walk in to Light thing, I tell the steward of my job and show it to him on my phone.
He gets on the Walkie-Talkie to some one explaining my situation to them, then a Garda squad car arrives at the Stop off point and ask's me where I'm going ?, I tell him;"I've an airport pick-up at the Old Quarter", he sez; "Follow me" and puts on his flashing blues to wade through the sea of runners coming against us. As we are now a few minutes late on the job my customer is standing out on the street waiting fer me and slightly bemused to see his taxi driver arriving with a 'Blues Flashing' Garda escort.
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Day 3 underway. Pakistan 297-7 1st innings, Ireland having won the toss and electing to bowl.
Sky Sports coverage for the day has switched to red button and Sky Go app. For those who steal their Sky via IPTV it's live on PTV Sports (pakistan) with English commentary (Sky Sports commentary team).
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If Ireland are forced to follow on are you going tomorrow ? If Pakistan can get to 350 and declare by lunch today .It might be watchable tomorrow from the Pavilion with Pints and peanuts .
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Day 3 underway. Pakistan 297-7 1st innings, Ireland having won the toss and electing to bowl.
Sky Sports coverage for the day has switched to red button and Sky Go app. For those who steal their Sky via IPTV it's live on PTV Sports (pakistan) with English commentary (Sky Sports commentary team).
So what's the score?
Who's winning?
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Day 3 underway. Pakistan 297-7 1st innings, Ireland having won the toss and electing to bowl.
Sky Sports coverage for the day has switched to red button and Sky Go app. For those who steal their Sky via IPTV it's live on PTV Sports (pakistan) with English commentary (Sky Sports commentary team).
So what's the score?
Who's winning?
The Situation is fluid Anto If Pakistan can get a big first innings total and then bowl Ireland out and force the follow on then Pakistan should win if they dont thenI havent a clue I hope this helped
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No, I'll watch it on TV erm. Might go to one of the T20s (vs India) in Malahide next month. AFAIK, the temporary grandstand will still be in use.
It's at a quite exciting stage now, Tony. If there's no flurry of wickets in the next few hours one would imagine Pakistan will declare around 350 which, weather permitting, would make them favourites to win.
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Day 3 underway. Pakistan 297-7 1st innings, Ireland having won the toss and electing to bowl.
Sky Sports coverage for the day has switched to red button and Sky Go app. For those who steal their Sky via IPTV it's live on PTV Sports (pakistan) with English commentary (Sky Sports commentary team).
So what's the score?
Who's winning?
The Situation is fluid Anto If Pakistan can get a big first innings total and then bowl Ireland out and force the follow on then Pakistan should win if they dont thenI havent a clue I hope this helped
No, but thanks for trying
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Three wickets so far this morning, Pakistan 306-9... should be bowled out very soon. Both teams will probably be happy enough, Pakistan probably had 350 in mind at the start of the day's play but they'll still fancy a win. Hopefully the weather will allow Ireland to bat for the rest of the day!
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So what's the score?
Who's winning?
It's Pakistan V Ireland in cricket, which is kinda like Real Madrid V Laois Utd in soccer !
It's anyone's guess who is gonna win !
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Pakistan declared at 310. Could be a draw, Ken?
We beat Pakistan in the 2007 World Cup (ODI), causing their elimination from the competition. You might remember their coach (Bob Woolmer) was found dead in his hotel room in the wake of that game. A murder investigation followed but an open verdict was the eventual conclusion.
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Pakistan declared at 310. Could be a draw, Ken?
I'll have a Nifty at 'Twos On' on Pakistan if'n ya want it right now ?
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No. Gambling is a mugs game.
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.....We beat Pakistan in the 2007 World Cup (ODI), causing their elimination from the competition. You might remember their coach (Bob Woolmer) was found dead in his hotel room in the wake of that game. A murder investigation followed but an open verdict was the eventual conclusion.
I remember it well, that murder investigation stunk to High Heaven to me.
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Hard to believe it was over 10 years ago. Time and tide, eh?
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No. Gambling is a mugs game.
Ah, go wan, I'll have a Nifty to win a Score ?
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No. Gambling is a mugs game.
Ah, go wan, I'll have a Nifty to win a Score ?
Remember Ken they lost the first day.
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No. Gambling is a mugs game.
Ah, go wan, I'll have a Nifty to win a Score ?
Remember Ken they lost the first day.
They were trading @ 1.48 when I last posted that,
now it's 1.27 !
Bollix ! Lost me 'Mark' !
Gone to bed, no bets.
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7-4 after 8 overs, erm. Reads more like a soccer score...It could be over before tea with a follow on!
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Is Kevin gone ?he might steady the ship .The follow onalways looked fav .Hopefully the weather will come to the rescue .
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First time in 16 years that Pakistan have forced the follow on.
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Second bite of the Cherry if we can just stay in dont bother with runs and pray for rain or sea mist .Not all over just yet .
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13/2 the draw
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Much better start this innings, 51-0 after 20 overs but you'd be betting on the weather really... Forecast says cloudy tomorrow, light rain Tuesday.
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I had a bit on the Draw .If they set out to protect their wicket and forget about runs they might hold on for a draw .
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Much better start this innings, 51-0 after 20 overs but you'd be betting on the weather really... Forecast says cloudy tomorrow, light rain Tuesday.
I apologise in advance fer my ignorance on cricket, but does 51-0 after 20 overs mean, 51 runs losing no wicket with 20 balls thrown ?
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Much better start this innings, 51-0 after 20 overs but you'd be betting on the weather really... Forecast says cloudy tomorrow, light rain Tuesday.
I apologise in advance fer my ignorance on cricket, but does 51-0 after 20 overs mean, 51 runs losing no wicket with 20 balls thrown ?
an over is 6 balls bowled by the same player from the same end of the wicket so 20x6 =120 balls trown .If your not going to bed a bet on the draw with betfare and as time progresses and if Ireland can protect their wickets there should be an opportunity to cash out for a small profit early in the day .If they can reach lunch for the loss of only two wickets its a 6/4 shot the draw .
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There is a few things in life that I know absolutley nothing about; Tax / 'Womens problems' / Stock exchange / Cricket / Correct hand to hold knife and fork in / Election counting, Etc... And at this stage of my life I really have very little interest in learning !
But thanks anyway John M lol
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I can explain election counting if you like ?
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I can explain election counting if you like ?
Naw ! Your grand, I'm good but thanks fer the offer.
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At this stage of yer life Kennet it should be easy enough for you to count your errections
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To Quote Jack Nicholsen; "Never waste an Erection and never Trust a Fart !".
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Day 4 underway, looks a bit overcast. Live on Sky Sports Cricket until 3p.m. (red button after 3 if it's not finished!). For IPTV viewers, live on PTV Sports (Pakistan) all day, channel 8059 on my bosca.
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Two early wickets down should be all over by teatime .Did you watch the BBC young musician of the year last evening Rodent ?I was dissapointed the young lad playing the Cello didnt win .Unusual for such a young lad to be playing Baroque Parloir Music .Didnt like the Woodwind Finalist and the young Girl that won tiddling the ivories was somewhat lacking in Stage Presence any hoo you wont see toomany piano players busking but dont be surprized if the other Two end up on Grafton Street with Bono some Christmas for the festive Busking .
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Nha. I watched Eddie the Eagle on C4+1, not to be confused with C5, dozed off during Cats Does Countdown.
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Nha. I watched Eddie the Eagle on C4+1, not to be confused with C5, dozed off during Cats Does Countdown.
Ya musta fell asleep after wanking yerself to near death watching Rachel Riley...
Or is that just me?
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Fairly overcast here in west Dublin .I wonder will the umpire offer them the light ?Could delay the restart and if we get rain could lose a few hours play .
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No, I was tired from watching cricket all day, Tony... as well as tracing cat 5 cables through various phone sockets - got that Siro gigabit broadband installed during the week and the WIFI signal was crap in the younger young lads bedroom. After reconfiguring the redundant phone socket wiring he's getting over 900 Mbps download speed via ethernet.
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Ah cool..... I think...
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Sweet jeezus
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Heres a bit of carol wen she won arse of the year few years back
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Sweet jeezus
Mmmm, she has better dresses than that one.
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GO ON KEVIN
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A most enjoyable day of cricket. 319-7 gives Ireland a lead of 139 and the game continues into day 5! Great innings for Kevin O'Brien, 118 not out and a decent 53 from Stuart Thompson. Shame it's not a 3 or 5 match series!
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My Hen who knows the O Briens had a fiver on Kevin to score a half century in either innings @12/1 and a 5er @100/1 on him to score a century .I have an interest @ 13/2 the draw .Pity you were to busy scratching and farting today not to go .I still think weather permitting Pakistan should win .
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My Hen who knows the O Briens had a fiver on Kevin to score a half century in either innings @12/1 and a 5er @100/1 on him to score a century .I have an interest @ 13/2 the draw .Pity you were to busy scratching and farting today not to go .I still think weather permitting Pakistan should win .
So did your Hen win her bet/s ?
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My Hen who knows the O Briens had a fiver on Kevin to score a half century in either innings @12/1 and a 5er @100/1 on him to score a century .I have an interest @ 13/2 the draw .Pity you were to busy scratching and farting today not to go .I still think weather permitting Pakistan should win .
So did your Hen win her bet/s ?
She did Ken and Im listening to her I told you Sos .Anyhoo she now has spending money for the holidays .Im still in with a small chance of the Drew .
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Woulda been a good day out alright, erm. Anywaysanall, the last day is under way. Same TV arrangements as yesterday... and I've arranged myself horizontally on the couch.
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She did Ken and Im listening to her I told you Sos .Anyhoo she now has spending money for the holidays .Im still in with a small chance of the Drew .
Good result fer 'Mrs Erm', not too many people get to land a 100/1 shot in their lifetime.
Tell her Ken Cash from Cork sez 'Congratulations' on her win and ask her to post up her predictions on here in the future.
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She did Ken and Im listening to her I told you Sos .Anyhoo she now has spending money for the holidays .Im still in with a small chance of the Drew .
Good result fer 'Mrs Erm', not too many people get to land a 100/1 shot in their lifetime.
Tell her Ken Cash from Cork sez 'Congratulations' on her win and ask her to post up her predictions on here in the future.
She just knows the family they are all good sportspeople .100/1 was grossly underpriced it should of been 1000/1 .
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She just knows the family they are all good sportspeople .100/1 was grossly underpriced it should of been 1000/1 .
Let you console yourself with that reasoning, in the meantime don't forget to pass on my congrats to 'Mrs Erm' !
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GO ON KEVIN
GO ON 'MRS ERM' !