
Barry McCarthy bags six as Leinster Lightning returns to top of the table
DUBLIN – Leinster Lightning returned to the top of the table thanks in large part to a six-wicket haul from paceman Barry McCarthy and a…

Spectators to be allowed at Ireland v Scotland women’s series from Monday
BELFAST – The upcoming Ireland Women’s international cricket series against Scotland at Stormont is set to become the first home matches an Irish international team…

Boyd Rankin retires from international and inter-provincial cricket
Almost 18 years after Boyd Rankin’s debut for Ireland, the legendary 6’8” paceman – who is one of only 15 players to in cricket history…

Cricket Ireland releases its first-ever action plan for women’s and girls’ cricket
DUBLIN – A new three-year Action Plan has been released today by Cricket Ireland and takes a dedicated look at what is required to strengthen…

Ireland’s Orla Prendergast eager for long-awaited return to international cricket this Sunday
DUBLIN – When Ireland’s Orla Prendergast steps out on the field this Sunday it will end a 624-day wait from the last time she pulled…
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Boyd Rankin ruled out of T20I series against Afghanistan
Boyd Rankin has been ruled out of the T20I series against Afghanistan which starts today (08:30).Boyd Rankin has been ruled out of the T20I series…

Preview: T20 Series Ireland vs. Afghanistan
The T20 Series with Afghanistan is the first game of several fixtures for the Irish side in India this month. The T20 Series with Afghanistan…

Dominant Ireland too strong for UAE
Half centuries from William Porterfield and Andrew Balbirnie helped Ireland to a comprehensive 8-wicket win against the UAE in Dubai.Half centuries from William Porterfield and…

Ted Williamson appointed interim coach of the Munster Reds
Ted Williamson has been appointed interim coach of the Munster Reds.The 45 year-old has been given the task of helping prepare the province for hopefully…

Porterfield century leads Ireland to win over UAE
William Porterfield’s 8th ODI century helped Ireland to a convincing 85-run win against the UAE in Dubai.William Porterfield’s 8th ODI century helped Ireland to a…

Cricket Ireland Name U19 and U15 Girls Training Squads
Cricket Ireland have named both their U19 and U15 girls training squads ahead of the 2017 season. The squads will both hold training camp weekends…

Review of Ireland Women’s World Cup Qualifiers in Sri Lanka
Ireland reached the Super Sixes Stage of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifiers out in Sri Lanka this month. Kim Garth was the highest run…

2017 Hanley Energy Inter-Provincial Fixtures Announced
Ed Joyce will make his debut for Leinster Lightning on May 1 when the Hanley Energy treble winners begin the defence of their three titles…

Ireland beaten by South Africa in final Super Six game
Ireland Women lost their final Super Six match against South Africa by 36 runs (D/L) in a rain-affected contest in Colombo.IRELAND WOMEN lost their final…

Ireland Women Looking to end WCQ on a High
Ireland’s Women cricketers are looking to end their campaign on a high when they take on South Africa in Colombo tomorrow (SUN).Ireland’s Women cricketers are…

Cricket Ireland Board Meeting – February 15th 2017
The Cricket Ireland Board met earlier this week in The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Shaw’s Bridge, Belfast where a wide range of issues were discussed…

Pakistan end Ireland World Cup dream
Ireland Women’s hopes of World Cup qualification were ended by Pakistan after they slid to an 86-run loss in their Super Six clash in Colombo.Ireland…

Johnston Confirmed as Shapoorji Pallonji Academy Manager
Peter Johnston has been confirmed as Cricket Ireland’s new permanent National Academy and Performance Manager, with Scott Irvine succeeding him as full-time Performance Analyst. Peter…

Ireland lose to Bangladesh in Super Six opener
Ireland Women must win their remaining two Super Six matches to keep alive their dream of World Cup qualification after they slipped to a seven-wicket…

Ireland Through to Super Sixes at Women’s WCQ
Ireland Women are through to the Super Six phase of the Women’s World Cup Qualifiers in Sri Lanka after India’s convincing 9-wicket win against Zimbabwe…




















