Day: August 12, 2019

REPORT: North West Warriors take upper-hand in rain-hit first day

DUBLIN – The North West Warriors have the advantage after Day One of their Test Triangle Inter-Provincial Championship match against the Leinster Lightning. A brilliant display with the ball and in the field brought about early and regular wickets before the rain curtailed what had been an exciting day of cricket.Under bright skies at North…

National Heritage Week: Cricket in Meath 1900-1930

Historian Jim Gilligan looks at the popularity of cricket in Meath prior to the emergence of the GAA, in a talk entitled ‘Too Long has the Saxon Cricket Held Sway’ – Cricket in Meath 1900-1930.Date: 21 August 2019 Time: 8pm – 9pm Venue: Horace Plunkett ICA Guild Dunsany, Co. Meath Web: https://www.heritageweek.ie/whats-on/event/cricket-in-meath-1900-1930 Cost: Free Further…

Ireland Women’s record-breaking day cut short by rain

DEVENTER, Holland – Ireland Women’s cricket team’s parade was well-and-truly rained on today, but not before the side registered several records and personal milestones against Netherlands Women.Winning the toss, captain Laura Delany chose to bat first against the home side, and her decision was seemingly justified from the second ball when opener Gaby Lewis punched…

Five nation T20 series announced in lead up to World Cup Qualifier

DUBLIN – Ireland Men’s cricket team will participate in a five-nation T20 series in Oman in the immediate lead-up to the ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier – pitting the side against three other nations also aiming for World Cup qualification.The series, set to be played from 5-10 October 2019, will also involve hosts Oman, Nepal,…