The Northern Cricket Union (NCU) were commended at a reception hosted by Culture arts and Leisure Minister, Carál Ní Chuilín, in the Long Gallery, Parliament Buildings, for their contribution and organisation of the cricket competition at the World Police and Fire Games (WP&FG) held during August.

The NCU organised the cricket competition, providing officials, scorers, equipment and umpires with the help of the Northern Ireland Association of Cricket Umpires and Scorers (NIACUS).

This was the first time Cricket was played at the WP&FG.

Pictured at the reception are left to right:
David Morton, Public Relations Officer NCU, Alan Neill, immediate Past Chairman NIACUS, Louis Arneill, Chairman NIACUS,
Carál Ní Chuilín, Culture Arts and Leisure Minister, Robin Walsh, President Cricket Ireland and Richard Johnson, Tournament Referee WP&FG.