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Beechgrove
Location Derry, Northern Ireland
Coordinates 55°00′01.97″N 7°17′55.15″W / 55.0005472°N 7.2986528°W / 55.0005472; -7.2986528
End names
Kilfennan End
Limavady Road End
As of 12 August 2010
Source: Ground profile

Beechgrove is a special place for cricket in Derry, Northern Ireland. It's a famous sports ground where exciting cricket matches happen.

About Beechgrove Cricket Ground

A Historic Pitch for Cricket Matches

Beechgrove has a cool history. The very first big game, called a first-class match, was played here way back in 1963. In that exciting game, the Ireland team played against the Scotland team. It was a memorable event for the ground!

Home of Brigade Cricket Club

Today, Beechgrove is the home ground for a local team called Brigade Cricket Club. This means they play many of their home games here. It's where they practice and compete in local cricket leagues.

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