2023 – that’s a wrap!
It was a big year for Ireland men’s and women’s teams – but there’s more in ’24
Wilson SA20-bound
Gary Wilson is heading to the Pretoria Capitals’ as a Consultant Coach for the SA20
U19 World Cup optimism
Head Coach Pete Johnston says squad aiming high as U19 World Cup approaches
Balbirnie leads the line
An unbeaten 82* from Andrew Balbirnie helped Ireland Men to a 2-0 ODI series win over Zimbabwe
Little goes large
Six of the best from Josh Little on 100th Ireland appearance
News Category
Interview: Shauna Kavanagh on being born into cricket, the number 85 and playing Zimbabwe
DUBLIN – As the Ireland Women’s cricket team await news of any changes to the World Cup Qualifier schedule, the players have been busy working…
Four online courses now open for umpires and scorers
For anyone interested in learning more about umpiring and scoring, there are four online courses now open for registration.The online courses are: 1. Online Duckworth…
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…
New Zealand and Pakistan fixtures postponed as CI Board meets to discuss impact of COVID-19
DUBLIN – The Board of Cricket Ireland held a ‘virtual’ board meeting yesterday afternoon to consider a number of significant issues related to impacts on…
Interview with Ed Joyce: Malahide was an unusually emotional and nervous Test debut
DUBLIN – A Test match debut is a major and often nerve-wracking life experience for any cricketer. Nerves don’t discriminate though as even Ed Joyce…
O’Brien brothers reflect on the two-year anniversary of the start of the Malahide Test match
DUBLIN – Two years ago today Irish sporting history was made with the bowling the first ball in Test cricket for the Ireland Men’s team.…
Joyce: World Cup Qualifier postponement understandable but new preparation programme now required
DUBLIN – Ed Joyce, Head Coach of the Ireland Women’s cricket team, today expressed his understanding about the International Cricket Council’s decision to postpone the…
Update on COVID-19 and the Irish cricket season
The Irish and UK Governments have made a series of announcements around their plans for resumption of economic and social activity in the Republic and…
Australian captain Lanning shares her experience with Ireland Women’s squad during lockdown
DUBLIN – The COVID-19 lockdown has provided an unexpected but timely bonus for the Ireland Women’s cricket squad with Australian captain Meg Lanning joining former…
Club Memories: When Mark Waugh visited Mullingar Cricket Club
MULLINGAR – Next month it will 20 years since Australian cricket legend Mark Waugh played two matches for Ireland – and during his time in…
Growth in disability cricket services ahead when play resumes in the North
BELFAST – After developing and piloting a key Disability Cricket Programme last year, the Northern Cricket Union was set for an ambitious expansion of the…
