Day: June 30, 2015

Wins for Leinster U15 & NWCU U15 on day two

Marcus Poskitt top scored with 54 as the North West defeated Southern XI in a close encounter at Phoenix on a day that also saw Leinster get their second win of the tournament.Opening the batting, Poskitt’s watchful stay of 54 lasted 114 balls and included four boundaries from the wicket keeper batsman as he guided…

U19’s Beat Isle of Man Comfortably in Carrickfergus

Ireland Under 19’s beat the Isle of Man by 80 runs at Carrickfergus this afternoon as the side continue preparations for the World Cup Qualifying Tournament in Jersey in July.Batting first the Irish side posted a formidable 298-7 from their 50 overs, with Sonny Cott the star of the show with a brilliant 115. Both…

Garth Named Captain for ECB T20 Fixtures

Kim Garth has been named as Ireland captain for this weekend’s ECB Twenty20 in the absence of the injured Isobel Joyce. Joyce picked up a knee injury when the side faced Devon in the County Championship and will miss out on the T20 fixtures against Somerset and Surrey on Sunday July 5th in the hope…

U13 Inter-Provincial tournament gets underway in NCU

The 2015 Under-13 Inter-Provincial tournament gets underway in the NCU on Wednesday July 1st.Leinster begin the defense of the title they claimed by virtue of over-all run rate after three sides finished level on a dramatic final day in 2014 against Munster at Cregagh, while the North West take on the NCU at Derriaghy. Fixtures:…

Further boost for Irish cricket

The impressive growth of cricket in Ireland is to receive a further boost with the announcement of a link-up with Sport Northern Ireland’s ‘Active Clubs’ initiative that will aim to get more players joining their local club teams in Northern Ireland.Two new full-time posts, supported by funding from the National Lottery, will see Simon Johnston…