A Civic Reception has been held in the Palace, Armagh to mark the 150th Anniversary of the formation of Laurelvale Cricket Club.
The Lord Mayor, Alderman Stephen Moutray was joined by fellow elected members, Alderman Paul Berry, Alderman Gareth Wilson and Councillor Keith Ratcliffe to congratulate the members of the Club past and present from Committee, to players, to staff and volunteers, everyone plays their part to ensure the success and longevity of the Club.
Special mention was given on the night by the Lord Mayor to Mr Tom Irwin, President of the club who was described as “the best player to come out of Laurelvale Cricket Club”. Mr Irwin had scored just shy of 10,000 runs for the club and took 975 wickets – a fantastic achievement.
