Minister's attempt to jump on cricket bandwagon backfires

There will be a lot of Irish folks swotting up on their cricket knowledge after

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Ireland’s winning start at the ICC World Cup - and one man who definitely needs to master the terminology is environment minister Alan Kelly.

There will be a lot of Irish folks swotting up on their cricket knowledge after

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Huge congratulations to the the Irish Cricket Team on their four point victory over the West Indies. A massive achievement.

— Alan Kelly TD (@alankellylabour) February 16, 2015

Four point win Alan, are you sure?

Naturally, Twitter users were quick to point out his mistake.

@alankellylabour And to think Tipperary was once a cricket heartland, seriously

— Neale Richmond (@nealerichmond) February 16, 2015

@alankellylabour #WhenTheWheelsFallOffYourBandwagon #Fail

— Daragh Keany (@DaraghKeany) February 16, 2015

Looks like the Tipp man just can’t help seeing the world in GAA terms.

.@alankellylabour - Wickets, I think Minister. You are still in hurling-speak 😁.

— AODH QUINLIVAN ⚽️🏆 (@AodhQuinlivan) February 16, 2015

Speaking of the GAA, this version of a sign familiar to matchgoers around the country also popped up in the crowd watching Ireland’s win.

H/T balls.ie