How many times did "Daddy" or "Podge" Hughes play for the cricket team representing all of Ireland?
Patrick Hughes (cricketer) Lewis Patrick "Podge" Hughes, usually known as Daddy (born 10 April 1943 in Blackrock, County Dublin, Republic of Ireland) is an Irish former cricketer and maths teacher. A right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler, he played thirteen times for the Ireland cricket team between 1965 and 1978 including five first-class matches.
Shamrock Rovers XI v Brazil The Shamrock Rovers XI v Brazil association football friendly match was played in Lansdowne Road in Dublin, Ireland, on 3 July 1973 between the Brazil national team and a team billed as "Shamrock Rovers XI", made up of Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland international players. Brazil won the match 4–3; it was the first time in eight years that any team scored three goals against them. The match is the only one played since 1950 by a team representing the entire island of Ireland, although the name "Ireland" was changed to "Shamrock Rovers XI" after objections from the Irish Football Association.