Does cricket have a role in a border poll?

About this episode

The episode discusses the intersection of cricket and politics in the context of a potential border poll in Ireland with guest Sam McBride.

Surely not, right? Political journalist Sam McBride has written a book exploring the pros and cons of a United Ireland. He's also a cricket fan and has strong opinions on the merit of the sport. The Irish Cricket Podcast loves a good old political discussion, so Ally slung his hook in the direction of Stormont to meet with Sam and discuss cricket's role - however small - in the political future of the island. Sponsored by CricketEurope Want more? Subscribe to our Patreon here. Get in touch: theirishcricketpod@gmail.com

People in this episode

Host: Ally

Guest: Sam McBride

Topics covered

• politics
• cricket
• United Ireland
• border poll
• sports discussion

Keywords

• cricket
• politics
• border poll
• United Ireland
• Sam McBride
• sports
• Irish Cricket Podcast

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