Day: March 2, 2020

INTERVIEW: Hall of Fame inductees Alan Lewis and Susan O’Neill

DUBLIN – The 2020 Turkish Airlines Irish Cricket Awards saw two new inductees enter the Cricket Writers of Ireland Hall of Fame – Alan Lewis (no.17) and Susan O’Neill (no.18). We caught up with the pair backstage at the event. Kyle McCallan interviews Alan Lewis Kyle McCallan interviews Susan O’Neill Craig EasdownFormer Irish captain Kyle…

North West Cricket Union nominated for Award

MAGHERAMASON – The North West Cricket Union has been nominated for National Governing Body Champion at the Female Sports Forum ‘Active, Fit and Sporty Awards’ this Wednesday, and General Manager Peter McCartney believes the nomination alone is great recognition for the work of his team in growing girls and women’s participation.MAGHERAMASON – The North West…

Euro T20 Slam, Coronavirus and Cricket Ireland Board Meeting update

DUBLIN – The Board of Cricket Ireland has been briefed on the progress of the Euro T20 Slam, and a range of other strategic matters, at its most recent Board Meeting held at Ballymascanlon Hotel in Dundalk.Chief Executive Warren Deutrom updated the Board on the progress of the proposed new competition. He said: “We firmly…

Thailand tour called off for Ireland Women due to Coronavirus risk

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland today agreed to the cancellation of the upcoming Ireland Women’s tour to Thailand after a request from the Cricket Association of Thailand, with countries involved in the quadrangular tournament to begin working on alternate fixtures in the lead up to the ICC World Cup Qualifier in July.In a statement released today,…