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Players on trial ahead of World Cup Players on trial ahead of World Cup ( )

18 players set off for their acclimatisation tour of Australia and New Zealand with the intent of proving to the selectors that they are worthy of being named in the fifteen man squad for the World Cup.

18 players set off for their acclimatisation tour of Australia and New Zealand with the intent of proving to the selectors that they are worthy of being named in the fifteen man squad for the World Cup.

High drama in Dublin High drama in Dublin ( )

A look at the capitulation of India and a day of high drama in Dublin.

A look at the capitulation of India and a day of high drama in Dublin.

Winners and losers Winners and losers ( )

Who passed and failed the World Cup audition, Trent Johnston returning home and lack of fixtures against Full Members.

Who passed and failed the World Cup audition, Trent Johnston returning home and lack of fixtures against Full Members.

Ireland players on trial Ireland players on trial ( )

Ireland begin a series against Sri Lanka A which for many in the squad will be pivotal in determining their chance of heading to Australasia next February.

Ireland begin a series against Sri Lanka A which for many in the squad will be pivotal in determining their chance of heading to Australasia next February.

Trinity deserved better Trinity deserved better ( )

While the wicket was on the slow side it certainly did not warrant some of the adverse comments made about it particularly those of a vitriolic nature.

While the wicket was on the slow side it certainly did not warrant some of the adverse comments made about it particularly those of a vitriolic nature.

It's about money and power, stupid It's about money and power, stupid ( )

A look at the power grab by BCCI in their own words and deeds, plus Ed Joyce continues to score freely in England.

A look at the power grab by BCCI in their own words and deeds, plus Ed Joyce continues to score freely in England.

Lack of fixtures damaging Associate cricket Lack of fixtures damaging Associate cricket ( )

Not one of the four World Cup qualifiers have a match against a Full Member before their first matches in Australasia.

Not one of the four World Cup qualifiers have a match against a Full Member before their first matches in Australasia.

High fives for Associates High fives for Associates ( )

In the space of just forty days from the 19th February, Associate teams defeated five Full Member nations.

In the space of just forty days from the 19th February, Associate teams defeated five Full Member nations.

On the Road to Bangladesh On the Road to Bangladesh ( )

On St Patricks Day Ireland will begin their sixth successive campaign at an ICC World Cup final tournament.

On St Patricks Day Ireland will begin their sixth successive campaign at an ICC World Cup final tournament.

Cheap words and lazy minds Cheap words and lazy minds ( )

It is difficult enough for Ireland to reach the top level without being confronted by ill-considered nonsense passed off as in depth analysis.

It is difficult enough for Ireland to reach the top level without being confronted by ill-considered nonsense passed off as in depth analysis.

Door opening for Test cricket in Ireland? Door opening for Test cricket in Ireland? ( )

Odran Flynn on a draft report which could have a potentially a serious impact on cricket in Ireland

Odran Flynn on a draft report which could have a potentially a serious impact on cricket in Ireland

Back To The Future Back To The Future ( )

A glimpse into a possible future where Ireland are finally admitted to Test cricket.

A glimpse into a possible future where Ireland are finally admitted to Test cricket.

Raising the bar yet again Raising the bar yet again ( )

A look back at 2013 as Ireland continued their relentless pursuit of Full Member status.

A look back at 2013 as Ireland continued their relentless pursuit of Full Member status.

In praise of men from lands down under In praise of men from lands down under ( )

Between them, Trent Johnston, Andre Botha, Jeremy Bray and Dave Langford-Smith played 465 matches for their adopted country.

Between them, Trent Johnston, Andre Botha, Jeremy Bray and Dave Langford-Smith played 465 matches for their adopted country.

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