
Stuart Barnes to join Ireland coaching staff for ODI series against England
DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland today announced that Somerset County Cricket Club’s Stuart Barnes will join the Ireland Men’s coaching staff this month for the recently…

Club cricket’s Return-to-Play protocols released, season gets underway for thousands across Ireland
DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today released its COVID-19 Safe Return to Play Protocols (SRTPP) that will guide a safe return-to-play for thousands of club…

Ireland returns to international sporting arena with confirmation of three ODIs against England
DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland today confirmed that a three-match men’s One Day International series against England will be held between 30 July and 4 August…

Ed Joyce interview: “An unusual first year in women’s cricket”; new women’s contract categories
DUBLIN – Ireland Women’s Head Coach Ed Joyce has just passed the first anniversary since he first took over the role, and despite the unforeseen…

Safeguarding Courses coming up
New online Safeguarding courses are coming up in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland which may be of benefit to Provincial Unions and clubs…
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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…




















