
England’s World Cup hero Anya Shrubsole delivers bowling masterclass to Ireland Women
DUBLIN – While the world turns towards the gradual easing of restrictions from the COVID-19 lockdown, Ireland Women’s cricket team continues to take the opportunity…

Club Support Information Packs (updated)
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a major disruption to the whole community, including the 118 cricket clubs across Ireland. Cricket Ireland and the Provincial Unions…

UPDATE: COVID-19 submission
DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland confirmed today that a submission has been made to both Sport Ireland and Sport NI regarding a return-to-training for cricket across…

Irish Government convenes Return to Sport Expert Group
DUBLIN – The Irish Government has announced the establishment of an Expert Group to provide guidance to Ireland’s sporting bodies to prepare for the phased…

Interview with Tim Murtagh: Tactical sunglasses, eventful first balls and conquering nerves
LONDON – Only ten men in over 140 years of Test cricket previously had the honour of bowling the first ball for their country in…
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Porterfield ready for ‘step up’ against Proteas
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Ireland captain William Porterfield looks ahead to his side’s clash with South Africa at the Makuna Oval on Tuesday.Q.…

O’Brien looking forward to South African show-down
With the squad having a hard-earned day off from training in Canberra yesterday, www.cricketireland.ie caught up with one of the stars with the bat from…

Wilson talks about the Brisbane cliffhanger
Man of the Match Gary Wilson talks about the Brisbane cliffhanger in which he scored 80 from 69 balls as Ireland won by two wickets…

Porterfield talks about the toss, death overs and Kevin O’Brien
Ireland captain William Porterfield speaks to the media following Ireland’s win over the UAE at the Gabba today. Q. William, talk about the match. WILLIAM…

HIGHLIGHTS: Ireland v UAE
Highlights from Ireland’s nail-biting win over the UAE at the Gabba today – relive all of the action here. Don’t forget you can catch extended…

Two from two as Ireland edge out UAE in tense finish
Ireland made it two wins from two games at the start of their Group B campaign with a thrilling victory over the United Arab Emirates…

Simmons and Porterfield Preview UAE Match
Ahead of tonight’s match with the UAE, www.cricketireland.ie spoke exclusively to Phil Simmons and William Porterfield to get their take on the match.Although the squad…

Aaron Hamilton appointed Ireland Women’s Coach
Aron Hamilton has been appointed by Cricket Ireland as the full-time women’s head coach and performance pathway manager.Aaron Hamilton has been appointed by Cricket Ireland…

Porterfield says Ireland raring to go
Speaking to the media, Ireland captain William Porterfield says his side is raring to go ahead of their World Cup match against the UAE on…

Dockrell Previews UAE
George Dockrell was one of Ireland’s star performers last week against the West Indies, taking three wickets in the win. He talks to www.crickeireland.ie about…

Carl Hopkinson Interview
Carl Hopkinson has spent the winter working with Ireland as a specialist fielding coach and is currently preparing the squad for their match against the…

Player Diary: Chase’s World Cup Journey
In our first player diary, Ireland fast bowler Peter Chase tells us about his World Cup journey so far.When I was just five or six…

Saved by the Bell
Phil and Lendl Simmons’ family rivalry was not the only one at the Ireland versus West Indies game at the Saxton Oval in Nelson earlier…

AUDIO – Ireland’s Batman: Matthew Mott
After Ireland’s fantastic run chase in their opening match against the West Indies, www.cricketireland.ie caught up with Matthew Mott, who is working with Ireland’s batters…

McCarter to Provide Stand-by Support for Ireland’s World Cup squad
Graeme McCarter has travelled to Australia to provide stand-by support for the Ireland team currently participating in the World Cup.The 22 year-old seam bowler arrived…




















