Ireland’s Cricket World Cup Win Against West Indies No Laughing Matter · Global Voices
Kevin Rennie

Irish satirical website Waterford Whispers News certainly enjoyed the Ireland cricket teams’ victory over the West Indies on 16 February in Nelson, New Zealand:
THERE were concerns this morning among the Irish Cricket Union after the success of the Ireland team at the World Cup caused massive strain on the Irish Cricket bandwagon, leading to fears that the axles may not be fit to cope with the strain.
Axles On Irish Cricket Bandwagon Beginning To Show Signs Of Strain
But for Irish fans this is no laughing matter.