
Scorchers squeeze home as Dragons mount dual fightbacks
DUBLIN – The Dragons mounted a dramatic fightback in both innings, but ultimately fell short by one wicket against the defending champions, the Scorchers, in…

Ford drives Reds home with helping Hand
BELFAST – Run-a-ball 71 not out from Matt Ford steers the Munster Reds to hard fought win to kick off the Inter-Provincial 50-over Cup campaign.Despite…

Leinster Lightning strikes early in title defence after George Dockrell stars with ball
DUBLIN – A brilliant display of bowling from captain George Dockrell, along with a Harry Tector unbeaten half-century gave Leinster Lightning a 7-wicket victory over…

Irish umpire Roland Black to stand in English matches as part of exchange
DUBLIN – Irish umpire Roland Black has flown to England to stand in two four-day matches as part of an umpire exchange initiative with the…

Texaco funding success for cricket clubs
The Texaco Sport for Sport Initiative’s recent winners announcements saw two successes for cricket, with Limerick Cricket Club (Limerick) and Knockharley Cricket Club (Meath) amongst…
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Agri-Technology Company Devenish Team Up with Cricket Ireland
Cricket Ireland, and agri-technology company Devenish, have teamed up to support an Ireland Women’s Overseas Player Development Scholarship Programme for 12 months initially, with an…

Rising Stars Secure Women’s Big Bash League Opportunities Through The ICC Rookie Placement Program
ICC’s Women Cricket Officer, Holly Colvin: “It is fantastic to collaborate once again with the Women’s Big Bash League which provides an unrivalled opportunity to…

Ireland Face Scotland in Final Intercontinental Cup Match
Ireland prepare to face Scotland in their last ICC Inter-Continental Cup match at the Dubai International StadiumIreland face Scotland in the final round of ICC…

Ireland Name Under 15 and 17 Training Squads
Cricket Ireland have named both their Under 15 and 17 winter training squads ahead of a busy schedule in 2018. 20 players have been named…

Sam Murphy Plays For Northland 2nds
Last week we had some guest diaries from the Cricket Ireland Academy system in James McCollum and Jack Tector. Today we return to Whangarei and…

Jack Tector’s Update From Sydney
Having toured Bangladesh with the Ireland Wolves squad, YMCA’s Jack Tector is wintering with the Randwick Petersham Cricket Club in Sydney, Australia. How is he…

Poynter Replaces O’Brien In Ireland Squad
Niall O’Brien has returned home from Ireland’s tour to the UAE for personal reasons.Niall O’Brien has returned home from Ireland’s tour to the UAE for…

James McCollum At The Darren Lehman Academy In Adelaide
Waringstown’s James McCollum has been attending the Darren Lehman Academy in Adelaide, Australia for the past five weeks. With lots of rain falling on the…

Malahide To Host Historic Ireland Test Against Pakistan
Cricket Ireland have confirmed Malahide will be the venue for the inaugural Test match against Pakistan in May next year.“We are delighted that Malahide has…

Death of Merrion’s Damien Poder
Merrion all-rounder Damian Poder sadly died earlier this week following a long, courageous and dignified battle with cancer. The 43 year-old was born in Australia…

Turkish Airlines Cricket Ireland Awards 2017
Paul Stirling and Gaby Lewis were rewarded for excellent seasons in the green jersey after scooping the top prizes at the Turkish Airlines Cricket Ireland…

Joyce Withdrawn From Ireland Squad
Ed Joyce has been withdrawn from the Ireland squad that leaves for Dubai tomorrow. ED JOYCE has been withdrawn from the Ireland squad which leaves…

Under 19 Sam Murphy Milking Cattle & Runs in New Zealand
We’ve heard how Mark Donegan has settled into life in New Zealand and this week is the turn of his housemate Sam Murphy. We’ll also…

Ireland Will Play Afghanistan in a Three-Match ODI Series in UAE
The two newest ICC full members meet in a three match ODI series in Sharjah in DecemberCricket Ireland have confirmed that they will play a…

Mark Donegan Plays 1st League Match
Mark’s league season for Kamo Cricket Club got underway this week as his preparations for the U19 ICC World Cup continuedLast week was my first…




















