The 2023 season was a great one for the Fourth XI, as we lost just one match and finished Division 8 a country mile ahead of the second place team. This was due in no small part to new additions to the club joining some well established Down’s cricketers in really making an impact, both in terms of performance with bat and ball, but just as importantly setting an example of how we play the game: we are competitive, we play to win, but graciously and with a smile on our faces. There was a great group of young cricketers coming through, the backbone of the club for years to come, who developed brilliantly and made telling contributions.