Ayrshire & Irvine sports

Cricket: Irvine run up massive score

THE arrival of South African professional Sammy Joe Avontuur and overseas amateur Bertro Basson inspired Irvine Cricket Club to one of the best performances in their history on Saturday.Read

CRICKET: Last day win for Irvine

A CONTROVERSIAL season ended on a winning note as Irvine Cricket Club ran up a six-wicket victory over local rivals Prestwick at Marress on Saturday.Read

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IRVINE MEADOW manager Chris Strain has accused CUMNOCK of losing the plot after Monday night’s horror show ended up with three Meadow players injured and two opposition players sent off.Read

CRICKET: Lacklustre Irvine snatch victory

THE expected runfest failed to materialised as Irvine Cricket Club racked up a three-wicket win over Meikleriggs on Saturday.Read

CRICKET: Easy for Irvine

IRVINE didn't break sweat as they strolled to a comfortable five-wicket win over Galloway at sun-drenched Marress on Saturday.Read

CRICKET: Both Irvine teams relegated after registration offence

IRVINE Cricket Club have been hammered by the beaks after their 2nd XI fielded an ineligible player in a game against Kilmarnock 2nds .Read

SWIMMING: North Ayrshire’s fab five

FIVE youngsters from North Ayrshire Amateur Swimming Club excelled at the 2010 British Gas ASA National Age Group Championships which were held in Sheffield.Read

SWIMMING: North Ayrshire’s fab five

FIVE youngsters from North Ayrshire Amateur Swimming Club excelled at the 2010 British Gas ASA National Age Group Championships which were held in Sheffield.Read

CRICKET: Great win for Irvine 2nd XI

WITH Marress unplayable because of rain Irvine Cricket Club 1st XI were forced to call off Saturday's game against East Kilbride.Read

BOWLING: No joy for Irvine and Kilwinning bowlers

THERE were plenty of good performances but unfortunately no trophies from North Ayrshire bowlers at last week’s SBA and SWBA bowls finals at Northfield.Read

CRICKET: Rain ruins Irvine’s chances

IRVINE Cricket Club outscored Hillhead on Saturday but ended up losing thanks to the unpredictable Scottish summer weather, the vagaries of the Duckworth-Lewis System and a bizarre last over incident which gifted their opponent vital match-winning runs.Read

CRICKET: Double delight for Irvine

THERE was double delight for Irvine Cricket Club on Saturday as the 1st XI ran up a comfortable eight wicket win over Helensburgh while the 2nds gave themselves a real chance of beating the drop with a hard-fought derby victory over their Kilmarnock counterparts.Read

BOXING: Irvine duo lose out

YOUNG Irvine boxers Michael Jameson and Ryan Collins missed out on the titles at the GB Youth Championships at Cardiff over the weekend.Read

CYCLING: Irvine riders do well at Bishopton

SIX riders from Fullarton Wheelers competed in a 10-mile time trial at Bishopton on Saturday. The Irvine club didn't feature on the podium but did post some respectable times in the event run by Glasgow Wheelers. Fullarton's returns were: G. Stead 21.52, D. McLelland 21.54, S. Cassidy 23.29, R. Sykes 23.55, W. Stephen 24.37 and I. Hackney 26.33.Read