McCarthy stars in Irish Unis win

The Irish Universities had an excellent 78 run win over Scotland in their first game of the Hone-McGregor Tri-Series at F P Fenner’s Ground in Cambridge today.On a perfect pitch for batting, Ireland racked up 362-6 and had reduced the Scots to 95-5 before a blistering partnership threw the game wide open. But Ireland’s best…

Waldron to captain Ireland in County Champs

Wicket-keeper Mary Waldron has been appointed as Ireland captain for the reminder of the ECB County Championship and ECB T20 Tournament.The National Selectors have appointed Waldron to take over the reigns from Isobel Joyce following her decision to take a break from the ECB competitions, along with Clare Shillington, due to time pressures and workload….

RSA Irish Senior Cup & National Cup Quarter Final Draws

Holders Clontarf have been handed a home tie in the quarter-finals of the RSA Irish Senior Cup draw made this morning.The Castle Avenue side entertain Donegal side St Johnston, the surprise package of this year’s competition with wins over Civil Service North and Strabane. There are two all Leinster clashes, with Pembroke hosting Merrion, finalists…