Was historic weekend the biggest in Irish cricket history?
After the men's and women's sides both made history with victories over India and the West Indies, was it the biggest weekend in Irish cricket history?
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"Especially with the women's win over the West Indies it has been a great weekend for Irish cricket and we hope there are plenty of kids who will be inspired by this and pick up the cricket bat."
— Lorcan Tucker , Athlete
"The weekend we've had, with the women winning yesterday, is probably the best Friday, Saturday and Sunday there has ever been."
— Ross Adair , Athlete
"I think as an achievement for a cricket team to go out there and beat the two time back-to-back world champions - they're such a good team."
— Harry Tector , Athlete
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After the men's and women's sides both made history with victories over India and the West Indies, was it the biggest weekend in Irish cricket history?
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