Former Irish player, coach, and President, Noel Mahony has passed away.

Ireland's most-capped player with 145 international appearances since 1996.

No surprises as Ireland name their 15 for the World Cricket League in Kenya.

15 year old teenager Joanne Mc Kinley has been added to the Ireland Women's Winter training squad.

The Ireland cricket team are hosting a golf day at Royal Belfast on December 8.

Former Malahide and Ireland player Johan Botha has his action cleared by the ICC

A wrist injury to Ian Bell could mean a dream Test debut for Ed Joyce.

A last minute call up to England's Ashes squad sees a journey completed for the Bray cricketer.

Former Zimbabwean coach Phil Simmons is the unanimous choice to replace Adrian Birrell

The draw has been made for the 2007 Irish Senior Cup.

28 year old Ed Joyce replaces Marcus Trescothick in the England squad for the forthcoming Ashes series.

Ireland take on Gloucestershire in ECB Trophy opener.

Adrian Birrell was guest of honour at the launch of the NI Coach of the Year.

Ben Ackland of Merrion has joined the Northants Academy.

Audio interviews with Courtney Walsh and others visiting Ireland to promote the Cricket World Cup.

The Ireland women's selectors have announced their squad for winter training.

A look back to 1977 and Ireland’s only three day victory over County opposition.

Former West Indian great Courtney Walsh will be in Belfast and Dublin to promote Jamaica.

The ICC have confirmed that Ireland will play South Africa instead of Pakistan.

Full time contracts for Boyd Rankin and Gary Wilson, but both Niall O'Brien and Andrew White are released.

Ian Callender interviews Warren Deutrom.

The ICU chooses ICC Cricket Events Manager Warren Deutrom as its new Chief Executive.

James Fitzgerald of the Irish Times is joining the ICC Communications team.

Richard Bullick of the News Letter argues that Jason Molins should be going to the West Indies.

James Fitzgerald of the Irish Times gives advice on how to survive a winter without cricket.

Niall O'Brien is banned for 1 InterContinental Cup match. Trent Johnston is warned about his future conduct.

Two reports of how Railway Union pipped Rush by 1 wicket in the Irish Senior Cup final.

Kent's Niall O'Brien will play for Railway Union in the Irish Cup final against Rush. Ian Callender previews the match.

Ireland have named their four players to take part in the ICC High Performance winter training camp in Pretoria.

Former Irish coach Mike Hendrick will assist the Irish bowlers in their preparation for the World Cup.

Ian Callender on an Irish World Cup squad that is a reward for players' consistency over the last two seasons.

Former captain Jason Molins has not been included in Ireland's squad for the World Cup.

The ICU have begun advertising for their new national coach.

Ireland's Niall O'Brien may not have heard the last of his outburst at the Aberdeen groundsman.

Ireland's season ended with the last two days of their Inter-Continental Cup clash with Scotland abandoned without a ball bowled.

79 from skipper Jason Molins helps Ireland to a 4 wicket win.

A fine 79 from skipper Jason Molins helps Ireland to a 4 wicket win in the three day match.

James Fitzgerald talks to Isobel and Cecelia Joyce on growing up in a cricket-mad family and the future of Irish women's cricket.

It proved to be men against boys in Ireland's game against MCC - and the boys won by 97 runs.

MCC will be providing live audio commentary of the match between MCC and Ireland.

Derbyshire refuse to release Boyd Rankin for the decisive Inter-Continental Cup clash against Scotland as they want him for a 2nd XI game.

Irish coach Adrian Birrell reflects on the past few weeks of Irish success, and takes a look forward to fixtures against the MCC and Scotland.

Ireland clinched the European title in Ayr despite their game against The Netherlands being abandoned after 19 overs of the second innings.

Ian Callender on Ireland's rapid seven wickets victory over Italy in Glasgow.

But Irish coach believes his side are not playing to their full potential. Ian Callender reports.

Ian Callender on how Ireland's bowlers cashed in on helpful conditions to ensure a winning start to the European Championships.

James Fitzgerald of The Irish Times takes a look at the latest Irish club to raise its bat for a well-made hundred.

Ian Callender on how Ireland's Under 19s completed a comprehensive 231 runs victory over Denmark in Belfast.

Ian Callender reports on the first day of the European Under 19 Championship match in Belfast.

Wins for Railway Union, Rush, and Phoenix. North County and Strabane will have to replay after their game fell victim to the weather.

Ireland are European Under 23 champions for the first time. Ian Callender reports on their success in Dublin.

Ian Callender on Ireland's 194 runs victory over Denmark in the European Under 23 tournament.

Indians living in Dublin are keen to support their team in the forthcoming internationals against Ireland.

87 from Mitchell helps Phoenix beat Eglinton in the Irish Cup.

Saturday's Twenty20 finals day in Dublin will attract good crowds for a feast of family fun.

As the European tournaments approach, James Fitzgerald looks at the Irish youth scene.

Ireland have named their strongest available line-up for this month’s Under 23 European Championships in Dublin.

MCC's tailenders grab a dramatic victory at Malahide.

Ian Callender looks at the prospects of the Ireland A team players who will meet MCC next week.

Ireland's seventh defeat in eight C&G; Trophy games opens the door to players who thought their chance of a World Cup place had gone.

Ireland's C & G Trophy campaign came to a disappointing finale with a seventh defeat in eight completed games.

James Fitzgerald considers whether Ireland's 2006 season has been a success so far.

A round up of all the 16 games in the opening round of the Irish Senior Cup.

Ian Callender speaks with Adrian Birrell about Ireland's team and individual performances against England.

Sussex moved closer to the C&G; Trophy final with a seven wicket victory over Ireland.

Ireland, though, can hold their heads high and look back on their biggest day with much pride and a lot of satisfaction.

How the British and Irish press reacted to Ireland's One Day International debut.

England win the game, but Ireland take the plaudits.

No matter that Andrew Flintoff and Kevin Pietersen took no part, or that England won the game against Ireland – this was an event that transcended the result.

James Fitzgerald says the England and Wales Cricket Board have done nothing to make the match between Ireland and England the success it undoubtedly will be.

Sussex defeated Ireland by 7 wickets in their C&G; Trophy meeting at Clontarf.

Ed Joyce's call-up to the England one-day squad has had a major impact on the Ireland team.

James Fitzgerald has his say on Ireland's overseas players - signing Afridi was a good move by the ICU but Saqlain was a different matter.

The Lord's Taverners have now established a Republic of Ireland region.

Ireland's historic game against England is to be shown live on BBC 2 Northern Ireland.

Ian Callender looks at Ireland's recent heavy C&G; defeats and the disappointing contributions of the two Pakistani players, Shahid Afridi and Saqlain Mushtaq.

Ireland lost a rain-shortened C&G; Trophy match at Tunbridge Wells by 83 runs.

Ed and Dom Joyce top-scored for Middlesex and Ireland, respectively, in their sides' C&G; Trophy encounter at Lord's. James Fitzgerald reports on a memorable family occasion.

Ed Joyce scores 95 as Middlesex romp to a 9 wicket win at Lord's.

James Fitzgerald argues that the structure of the ICU must change if it is is going to build effectively on the success of the national team.

Ireland stumbled over the winning line against Namibia to join Scotland at the top of the Intercontinental Cup group table.

Ian Callender reports on the third day of the low-scoring Intercontinental Cup match between Ireland and Namibia.

Ian Callender reports on the second day of the Intercontinental Cup match against Namibia at Clontarf.

Namibia lead by 31 runs with 3 wickets remaining.

Dublin hosts Ireland’s opening Intercontinental Cup match as defending champions.

Surrey had reached 100 for 2 when rain won the day.

Ian Callender reports from Chelmsford on a eight wickets C&G; Trophy victory for the home side.

Ireland A lost their final game of the EurAsia Series by 31 runs to the UAE.

India A beat Ireland A by 8 wickets in the latest Eurasia Cup match.

Ian Callender on how Ireland lost by 15 runs in their C&G; Trophy game against Glamorgan.

Ian Callender on Ireland's first competitive victory on English first-class county soil.

Five years ago his international career appeared over - on May 1 he plays his 100th match for Ireland. Ian Callender interviews Peter Gillespie, the quiet man of Irish cricket.

Barry Chambers reports on how Ireland beat Gloucestershire by 47 runs.

Coach Adrian Birrell still believes it is realistic for Ireland to win four C&G; Trophy games. Ian Callender reports.

A better perfomance by Ireland A but they still lose by 87 runs.

Talk of catching an under-strength Hampshire on the hop was indeed just talk. James Fitzgerald reports.

Ireland XI lose by eight wickets in their opening match in Abu Dhabi.

Barry Chambers completes his blog from from the Eurasia Cup with a look back at the final game against UAE as well as the whole Abu Dhabi experience.

Ian Callender on Ireland A's prospects in Abu Dhabi.

Contractors are put on notice as severe delays in the reconstruction of Sabina Park endanger the likelihood of the venue being ready for the World Cup.

Ireland have named their squads for the C&G; Trophy and the EurAsia Series in Abu Dhabi

Report and scorecard from the match which was abandoned with Ireland 94-5.

Ireland were in a strong position against Loughborough UCCE when heavy rain arrived - full report and scorecard.

Mike Halliday concludes his History of Irish Cricket 1950-2000 with a look at the social aspects of Irish cricket and a few parting anecdotes.

The Irish Cricket Union are to advertise for a new Chief Executive

Irish coach Adrian Birrell has informed the ICU of his decision to end his contract following the World Cup next year.

In the penultimate part of his series, Mike Halliday looks at the leading Irish grounds, as well as university, schools' and interprovincial cricket in Ireland.

Boyd Rankin had double cause for celebration today, being called up for Ireland and also agreeing to join Derbyshire.

Ireland captain Trent Johnston has joined forces with Lion Sports.

Jason Molins has been named in the 13 man Irish squad for their pre season tour of the Midlands.

The fourth part of Mike Halliday's series looks at provincial cricket in Ireland and relates some tales of the wonderul characters he played with and against beyond his home city of Dublin.

Greg Thompson has won an Irish Examiner Junior Sports Award.

24 hours after the disappointment of losing Razzaq, the ICU have confirmed that his replacement will be none other than Shahid Afridi.

Peter Thompson's final months in office dominated proceedings at a tension-filled ICU AGM in Dundalk. Ian Callender reports.

Irish coach Adrian Birrell talks about his cricketing career, coaching in South Africa and Ireland, the season ahead and what the future may hold.

The ICU Executive Committee attempts to find out the real story behind the resignation of Peter Thompson.

The EurAsia series in Abu Dhabi has been postponed to late April but Ireland may still send an A team.

Ian Callender on the unveiling of the ICU four-year Strategic Plan which has rather more modest aims than its predecessor.

The Irish Cricket Union has launched its Strategic Plan for the period 2006-2009.

It is eight years since Indian Raman Lamba, who played as a professional for many seasons in Irish cricket and also represented Ireland, was tragically killed in a cricketing accident in Bangladesh.

Barry Chambers rounds up the events of his final week at the Under 19 World Cup in Sri Lanka.

Irish captain Eoin Morgan finished fourth behind India's Pujara in the Under 19 World Cup Man of the Match ratings.

Ireland ended the Under 19 Cricket World Cup with a second successive win, this time against Uganda.

James Fitzgerald of the Irish Times on the imminent departure of ICU Chief Executive Peter Thompson.

Barry Chambers reports from Colombo on Ireland's 6 wicket win against Namibia

Barry Chambers on another Irish defeat, but one with many many positives.

James Fitzgerald witnessed New Zealander Tim Southee's display of hitting dash Ireland's hopes in the Under 19 World Cup Plate Championship quarter-final.

Barry Chambers takes a look back at the past week in Sri Lanka.

Ireland were unable to repeat their level of performance against England in going down by 60 runs to Nepal.

Ireland fail by just four runs to match an England total of 214 in Colombo.

The third part of Mike Halliday's History of Irish Cricket looks at some famous matches and memorable tours.

Ian Callender pays tribute to Trevor Henry, Ireland's most distinguished and accomplished umpire.

ICC President Ehsan Mani pays tribute to Trevor Henry.

Ireland have accepted an invitiation to play in Abu Dhabi in a 5 team tournament next month.

James Fitzgerald reflects on Ireland's defeat by Zimbabwe in their opening Under 19 World Cup match.

Barry Chambers with all the latest news from the U19 World Cup in Sri Lanka.

Ireland's Under 19s were defeated by 41 runs in their final warm up game against Uganda

Miriam Grealey is the new Irish women's senior coach.

Ireland got off to a winning start in their warm up game against fellow European qualifiers Scotland in Sri Lanka.

The first three days with the Irish Under 19 team in Sri Lanka.

Profiles and photos of the Ireland squad that will be taking part in next month's ICC Under 19 World Cup in Sri Lanka.

Irish umpire Eric Cooke has retired from representative cricket.

Ireland are aiming high at next month's ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka according to their coach Brian O'Rourke.

Part 2 of Mike Halliday's look at recent Irish cricket history, first published in 2001, looks at some well-known Irish players of the period.

How a Dublin cricket institution was saved from extinction by immigrants from Britain's former empire.

Three Under 19 World Cups later, Ger Siggins is sure none of Ireland's 1998 Cup squad will ever play for their country again.

Ireland will have a change of opponent for their opening defence of the Intercontinental Cup in May.

We delve into the Irish archives for the first instalment of a six part history of Irish Cricket by former Irish captain and off-spinner Mike Halliday.

Win a copy of the 2006 Wisden Almanack in our online quiz that will test your knowledge of European and World cricket!

Ger Siggins on the select band of Irish cricketers who have also played international soccer for Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland.

Our second article from the Irish Archives is one written by Mike Halliday in the aftermath of Ireland's failure at the 2001 ICC Trophy. Four years on, it makes interesting reading.

Our first delve into the Irish Archives looks at that day in 1969 when Ireland bowled the West Indies out for just 25!

Ian Callender reviews Ger Siggin's newly-published history of Irish domestic and international cricket.

Ian Callender speaks with Irish coach Adrian Birrell about "my proudest moment in cricket", the winning of the Intercontinental Cup.

Ireland's defeat of Kenya and Scotland's ICC Trophy success have seen the balance of power in non-Test cricket move from Africa to Europe.

Gerard Siggins has just published a new book Green Days: Cricket In Ireland 1792-2005 on the history of Irish cricket from its origins right up to the 2005 ICC Trophy. Read all about it and try to win a free copy!

Richard Bullick talks to Irish international Peter Gillespie ahead of the Intercontinental Cup finals.

New Irish captain Trent Johnston may not have been born in Ireland but there is no doubting his determination to succeed in his role.

England wicket keeper Geraint Jones talks with James Fitzgerald.

James Fitzgerald of the Irish Times asks whether the Ashes winners will grace Ireland's shores next June?

Will England's victory in the summer's Ashes series produce a positive outcome for Irish cricket?

Ireland and Middlesex star batsman Ed Joyce has had a wonderful 2005 season. Here Joyce comes under the spotlight of Irish Times cricket correspondent James Fitzgerald.