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Young guns it Young guns it ( )

Craig Young blasted his way into centre stage and has put his hand up not just for a place in the squad but for the starting XI too.

Craig Young blasted his way into centre stage and has put his hand up not just for a place in the squad but for the starting XI too.

Dockrell looking to bounce back Dockrell looking to bounce back ( )

IT’S been a mixed sort of season for George Dockrell, but Ireland’s frontline spinner hopes to get back on track against Scotland.

IT’S been a mixed sort of season for George Dockrell, but Ireland’s frontline spinner hopes to get back on track against Scotland.

League goes to the wire League goes to the wire ( )

An exciting finish to the league, cheating uncovered, an American adventure for two Balbriggan cricketers plus vindication for Michael Sharp.

An exciting finish to the league, cheating uncovered, an American adventure for two Balbriggan cricketers plus vindication for Michael Sharp.

Irish Cup takes centre stage Irish Cup takes centre stage ( )

Clontarf will host the showcase of the domestic season on Saturday – and happily for them they also get to play in it too.

Clontarf will host the showcase of the domestic season on Saturday – and happily for them they also get to play in it too.

Club season reaching climax Club season reaching climax ( )

The season in Leinster is building up a nice head of steam, with some premature blowouts adding to the tension as the final day is reached.

The season in Leinster is building up a nice head of steam, with some premature blowouts adding to the tension as the final day is reached.

Joyce, Johnston, Bray and Rao Joyce, Johnston, Bray and Rao ( )

Isobel Joyce on Ireland's T20 win, Jeremy Bray front-runner for Leinster job, while NW Warriors go from zero to heroes.

Isobel Joyce on Ireland's T20 win, Jeremy Bray front-runner for Leinster job, while NW Warriors go from zero to heroes.

A-Z of Ireland's World Cup hopefuls A-Z of Ireland's World Cup hopefuls ( )

IN exactly 200 days Ireland kick-off World Cup 2015 against West Indies in Nelson. The Sri Lanka A series sorted out a few selection issues, but there are many more…

IN exactly 200 days Ireland kick-off World Cup 2015 against West Indies in Nelson. The Sri Lanka A series sorted out a few selection issues, but there are many more…

The comeback kid The comeback kid ( )

Electronic selection, Churchillian speeches, Barry McCarthy, Cecelia Joyce and Stuart Poynter all in the latest column from Ger Siggins.

Electronic selection, Churchillian speeches, Barry McCarthy, Cecelia Joyce and Stuart Poynter all in the latest column from Ger Siggins.

Cup final bonanza in store Cup final bonanza in store ( )

The final of the RSA Leinster Senior Cup is the great day out for supporters in the province, and there are fewer better venues for it than the Vineyard.

The final of the RSA Leinster Senior Cup is the great day out for supporters in the province, and there are fewer better venues for it than the Vineyard.

Inter-pro expansion on the cards Inter-pro expansion on the cards ( )

The issue of how to expand the interpros is currently keeping the biggest brains in Cricket Ireland very busy indeed.

The issue of how to expand the interpros is currently keeping the biggest brains in Cricket Ireland very busy indeed.

The Ryanair generation The Ryanair generation ( )

With the Interprovincials in full swing this week, you might expect that the cream of local youth is straining every sinew to impress the Irish selectors.

With the Interprovincials in full swing this week, you might expect that the cream of local youth is straining every sinew to impress the Irish selectors.

Poynting the way Poynting the way ( )

It's been quite a week for Andrew Poynter. In the space of eight days he went to the wicket five times, and each time he returned with at least a fifty to his name.

It's been quite a week for Andrew Poynter. In the space of eight days he went to the wicket five times, and each time he returned with at least a fifty to his name.

High ho Silva High ho Silva ( )

Just hearing about Roy Silva’s innings on Sunday afternoon is dizzying. But imagine what the Cliftonville fielders felt like.

Just hearing about Roy Silva’s innings on Sunday afternoon is dizzying. But imagine what the Cliftonville fielders felt like.

Johnston confident of Lightning success Johnston confident of Lightning success ( )

Leinster Lightning kick off their three-day season in College Park on Tuesday, and coach Trent Johnston is confident they can retain the title.

Leinster Lightning kick off their three-day season in College Park on Tuesday, and coach Trent Johnston is confident they can retain the title.

Fired up Getkate determined to succeed Fired up Getkate determined to succeed ( )

The desire to become a top cricketer has burned hard within Shane Getkate for many years.

The desire to become a top cricketer has burned hard within Shane Getkate for many years.

Busy period for O'Brien Busy period for O'Brien ( )

There aren’t an awful lot of free moments in Kevin O’Brien’s calendar this summer. Monday morning – besides talking to Inside Edge – was given over to being measured for his wedding suit.

There aren’t an awful lot of free moments in Kevin O’Brien’s calendar this summer. Monday morning – besides talking to Inside Edge – was given over to being measured for his wedding suit.

Irish Invasion Irish Invasion ( )

The Irish invasion at Middlesex, big plans for Munster, Battle of boys in blue and the Slog Sweep.

The Irish invasion at Middlesex, big plans for Munster, Battle of boys in blue and the Slog Sweep.

Frustration after Sri Lankan wash-out Frustration after Sri Lankan wash-out ( )

It was a terrible waste of time and money for everyone concerned. Supporters got their money back, but not compensation for the day taken off work or the travel costs.

It was a terrible waste of time and money for everyone concerned. Supporters got their money back, but not compensation for the day taken off work or the travel costs.

Ireland fail to deliver Ireland fail to deliver ( )

Ireland once again disappointed their home fans by letting a winning position slip at Clontarf.

Ireland once again disappointed their home fans by letting a winning position slip at Clontarf.

Mooney targets Irish return Mooney targets Irish return ( )

John Mooney, Mary Waldron, search for a new Irish sponsor and the new guard of professionals in Leinster.

John Mooney, Mary Waldron, search for a new Irish sponsor and the new guard of professionals in Leinster.

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