Leinster Cricket Development Manager Briain O'Rourke selects his all-time Leinster Professional XI.

For the third year running, the LCU is currently running its own off season training camp for youth cricketers at the La Manga sports resort in Spain.

At an EGM last night in Belvedere College, it was decided unanimously that Old Belvedere Cricket Club will not be competing in any league or cup competitions next year.

The draws have been completed for the 2013 Leinster Senior Cups, with The Hills facing Balbriggan in a North Dublin derby.

Jon Garth, the first of his remarkably talented family to achieve representative honours on the cricket field, was a first rate all round sportsman.

Four Leinster clubs will battle it out for two qualfication slots for the 2013 Irish Senior Cup.

Merrion cricket club in Dublin was the big winner in the 2013 allocation of grants under the Governments Sports Capital Fnding Programme.

Indoor Cricket Ireland are excited to announce their new Northside & Southside Dublin leagues beginning January 2013.

Louis Bookman, the first player of Eastern European birth to play cricket for Ireland, was born in Lithuania, when that country was part of the Tzarist Russian Empire.

Senior women’s international Amy Kenealy will commence in her new role as community development officer for the South Dublin County area on December 3rd.

Joe Caprani was somewhat of an enigma in Irish cricket: at club level he was a heavy and consistent scorer - the first to 10000 runs in Dublin competitive cricket.

Michael O'Gorman looks back at a wonderful season for the Leinster Under 13 squad.

Reinhardt Strydom (Fingal Cricket Development Officer) with the help of Simi Singh recently presented an ICC 'Introduction to coaching' course in the Fingal area.

Ireland international fast bowler Max Sorensen selected Cian Nulty (Balbriggan) as this year’s winner when attending several under-age provincial sessions paying particular attention to the most promising quick bowlers.

Roger - or Roj - Whelan was an opening bowler whose height and pace made him an awkward proposition with the new ball. He numbered a large proportion of opening batsmen among his victims.

Barry Archer might be described as a truly all round cricketer. A forcing left hand batsman, usually to be seen at the top of the order, he is also, when needed, a very useful medium pace bowler and wicket-keeper.

Keith Bailey was a very good wicket keeper, who was unfortunate that his Irish career was mostly played in the shadow of gloveman par excellence, Paul Jackson.

Among those entered are Irish hockey international Nikki Symmons, Irish cricket international Kevin O'Brien and broadcaster Donncha ó Dulaing with his son, Donncha.

Naseer Shaukat, one of three brothers to play first class cricket in Pakistan, was an outstanding all round cricketer who, even now towards the end of his career, remains a very good one.

Leinster cricket are pleased to announce the appointment of Nicky Kenny to the new role of underage video analyist.

YMCA will look back on 2012 with a sense of disappointment despite a second place finish in the Senior league.

Cricket Leinster in conjunction with Fingal County Council is running an ICC Introduction to Cricket Coaching Course.

The Girl’s Under 11 tournament was another first for the Fingal development programme this summer.

2012 will go as the season that The Hills finally clinched their 'Holy Grail' - The Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup when they comfortably defeated a below par Merrion at Castle Avenue.

It wasn't the best of season for Terenure who suffered relegation from the top flight of Leinster cricket after just one season, winning just two league games out of 13.

Over 500 schoolchildren attended a number of coaching camps held within Fingal making them the most successful camps run in recent times.

2012 brought a season of mid table mediocrity for the Park Avenue side who failed to bring home a major trophy after a relatively successful last few years.

2012 saw North County do a 'Harry Houdini' and escaped the spectre of relegation thanks to a last day victory over a Hills side still celebrating their first ever Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup win the week before.

Definitely a 'Curate's egg' season for the Anglesea Road outfit as they combined a fine run to the final of the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup with a last day escape from relegation.

A season of glory for the Rathmines side as they followed up their promotion from Senior Two with the ultimate prize - the Senior One title.

A season of contrasts for the Castle Avenue side - the glory of cup success coupled with the ignominy of relegation.

Malahide won the Cup for the first time.

Railway Union are looking for someone to assist with coaching the senior men's team in 2013.

Ben Ackland scores 170 as Merrion relegate Clontarf after The Hills are crushed by North County.

Marc Ellison argues that the current Leinster league setup leads to fewer opportunities to play cricket, less potential income for clubs, less exposure for local players to overseas players and coaches - and can produce less deserving League winners.

Specialised cricket clinics were recently held in Fingal which proved to be a great success with 80 players attending. Players had the privilege to have experienced coaches’ share their knowledge regarding different aspects of the game of cricket.

YMCA collect Alan Murray Cup as they cruise to 9 wicket win against Rush.

Six run win for North County could prove crucial in battle against relegation.

Second win of the season for Terenure brings Clontarf deep into the relagtion mire.

Rathmines side claim first title since 1998 with crushing win against Merrion.

Leinster now will face Somerset in the final after 26 run win.

Somerset beaten in bowl-out after rain causes play to be abandonded with Leinster in charge.

Leinster Under 19 ladies win comfortably against Dorset to continue good run in England.

Mo Tariq hits 62 and takes four wickets as Railway beat Terenure.

Nic Pretorious finally comes good as The Hills edge Merrion by one wicket in low scoring affair.

Hugh McDonnell hits 64 as Leinster defeat North County to increase the spectre of relegation for the Balrothery side.

15 year old Jack Tector records the best figures of the season as YM stun Clontarf with amazing fight back.

Leinster Under 13's won the Taunton Festival after final game versus Kent fell victim to the weather.

Leinster make unbeaten start to Taunton Festival including wins against Yorkshire and Somerset.

Tim Lang century highlight as Merrion beat YMCA by 23 runs.

Half centuries from Kenny Carroll and Patrick Collins see Railway chase 235 to beat The Hills.

Leinster defeat Terenure by 98 runs in low scoring encounter.

Balrothery side lose thriller to Clontarf despite heroics from Eddie Richardson.

The following boys have been selected for the Leinster Under 13 squad for the Taunton cricket festival, being held at King’s College, Taunton, Somerset from August 13th-17th.

A fine all-round performance from Lorcan Tucker led Pembroke to six wicket win against North County in Under 15 final.

Clontarf duly collected their sixth Leinster Senior Cup this century with a comfortable six wicket win over Pembroke.

Balbriggan beat The Hills II to win thrilling Senior II cup final at Malahide.

The final of the Leinster Senior Cup was severely disrupted by rain yesterday, requiring the sides to return on Monday evening. Clontarf still need 100 runs to win off 22.1 overs to beat Pembroke.

The final of the Leinster Senior Cup was severely disrupted by rain yesterday, requiring the sides to return on Monday evening. Clontarf still need 100 runs to win off 22.1 overs to beat Pembroke.

Beach Cricket Festival 2012 was colourful, entertaining event at Bettystown-Laytown beach on Saturday 21st July 2011

Under 11 teams named for friendly fixture at Railway Union.

THE RSA Leinster Senior Cup final match-up of Clontarf against Pembroke seems such a classic encounter that it is surprising to learn it is the first time the sides have met in the decider since 1943.

The Hills cruised to a comprehensive 9 wicket win at Milverton against Clontarf as they made light work of a potentially tricky 208 run chase.

The teams for Wednesday's girls Under 13 interprovincial game are named.

Half centuries from Damian Poder and Tim Lang helped Merrion edge an 11 run win at home to Railway Union.

A whirlwind century from Joey Carroll helped Leinster maintain their lead at the summit of Senior One and put a serious dent in the title aspirations of the YMCA 'Galacticos'.

A fine all-round performance from Eddie Richardson helped North County to a convincing 137 win over basement side Terenure, a result which probably condemns them to an immediate return to Senior Two.

Bill Coghlan hundred helps Clontarf reach Senior Cup final.

The following boys have been selected to the Leinster Under 15 squad for the Staffordshire Youth Cricket Festival being held at Wolverhampton Cricket Club from August 6th-10th.

The teams for Friday's girls Under 15 interprovincial fixture have been announced.

Wins for Railway, North County, Clontarf and Terenure.

The South Dublin U'13 team to play Bedford Modern School at Corkagh Park, Clondalkin on Wednesday, July 11th (12pm) is as follows:

A full summary of scores from games played in Leinster's new Primary schools 'Super League'.

Terenure emerged the surprise finalists in the Alan Murray Cup when they came out on top on NRR after they, North County and The Hills all won a game each in their group at Milverton.

In the only quarter-final to beat the weather, the 2010 winners got home with three balls to spare thanks to skipper John Anderson’s unbeaten 110.

The Leinster Under 13 girls sides have been named for Friday's inter-pro game.

Details of the various events to be held during July and August.

A Fingal Under 13 XI will be playing against Bedford Modern School at Rush Cricket Club on Tuesday July 10th.

Theo Lawson leads by example as Pembroke upset the odds to reach Senior Cup final.

Aisling Stokes top scores with 31 as South Leinster beat North Leinster by 59 runs.

The teams for Friday's (June 29th) girls Under 15 interprovincial fixture at Malahide Cricket Club (11am start) are as follows.

The following boys have been selected to the Leinster Under 15 squad for the Interprovincial series being held at Stormont from July 4-6.

Star of the Sea completed their first victory in the Leprechaun Cup when beating Castleknock NS by 35 runs at a dry and sunny Park Avenue.

Centuries from Jonathan Beukes and Theo Lawson lead Pembroke to convincing win.

Leinster slide to 36 run defeat despite fine all-round performance from Shane Getkate.

Poor display sees NUSC defeat Leinster by 8 wickets as they slump to their second loss of the tour.

The 2012 Leprechaun Cup final will be between Star of the Sea (Sandymount) and Castleknock NS, both of whom will make their first appearance in the final.

Merrion trounce Terenure by ten wickets while YM crush North County by 7 wickets.

Jan Steenkamp produces fine all-round display as Phoenix edge out Pembroke in tense affair, while Leinster 2's shock Malahide.

Richard Forrest scores unbeaten 77 to set up convincing win for Dublin University against Rush, while the weather puts paid to another Cork County game.

The iconic ‘Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Championship’ trophy will once again be competed for by the North East students NUSC and Leinster from Ireland over five days starting this week.

Conor O'Gorman skippers Leinster Under 13 side in Interprovincial tournament.

Despite last week's poor weather the Leprechaun Cup continues to get games played with the competition now approaching the semi-finals stage.

Robbert Forrest skippers Southern Schools side for their clash with Ulster counterparts.

News of wins for North County and YMCA in the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup.

Pembroke's Robin Kelly scores 219 as Rush are put to the sword. Wins also for Trinity, Malahide and Phoenix.

Six wonderful days of cricket blitzes were held for pupils in both 4th & 5th classes during the last few weeks.

Leinster defeat Railway Union, while YMCA prove too strong for Terenure. Rain wins at Castle Avenue and Milverton.

Following the break for the conclusion of the 'Super League' and school mid-term, the 2012 Leprechaun Cup reaches quarter finals stage with some exciting games planned for this week.

Third wicket partnership of 160 between Eoghan Delany and Matt Dennington lead Trinity to five wicket win. Wins also for Pembroke and Rush.

Alan Lewis and Reinhardt Strydom both score 90's as YM leapfrog The Hills into second place in the Senior One table.

Mo Tariq takes five wicket haul to follow up his half century as Railway Union beat North County by 16 runs.

John Anderson heroics in vain as Leinster stay top with five run win.

Ring Commons will officially open their new cricket pitch this coming Saturday, June 9th at their ground in Naul, North County Dublin

Poynter and Mangan star with the ball, while Bill Coghlan hits unbeaten 89 as Clontarf romp to 9 wicket win against Terenure.

Delgany completed an excellent victory in yesterday’s ‘Super League’ final played in glorious sunshine at Pembroke Cricket Club.

The draw has been made for the quarter finals of the Leinster Senior Cup.

Leinster’s new ‘Super League’ launched this year to cater for the more established Primary schools in Dublin and Wicklow has seen high levels of activity with some excellent games being played over the past five weeks.

A round-up of the six Leinster Senior Cup games played on Saturday.

Cricket was the resounding winner at Phoenix as Leprechauns and their visitors, Incogniti, played out a closely fought draw.

All of the first/preliminary round games in this year's Leprechaun Cup have now been completed.

This week good weather and Jazz Hat cricket return to Dublin with the arrival of INCOGNITI CC to play two games with Y.M.C.A. on Tuesday, and the Leprechauns on Wednesday at Phoenix.

Entertaining day sees wins for Clontarf, Leinster, The Hills and Railway Union.

Hundreds for Andrew Balbirnie and Lionel Jansen highlights in Leinster Senior Two.

He needed 35 runs to get to 4,000 and wasted no time getting there. In his first match of the season he scored 102 to get past 4,000.

Following a series of training sessions held over the winter together with the running of a trial match last week at Merrion CC, the Leinster Under 15 girls squad has now been reduced in numbers.

Leinster OCC decide that extreme weather not club failings to blame for postponed match against railway Union.

Ru Jones skippers the Southern XI for their game against the NCU at Moylena on Sunday.

Kerry too strong for Longford in National Cup first round.

Well known Dublin GAA pundit Val Andrews, along with 11 teachers, students and parents attended an ICC Introduction to coaching course in Corduff, Blanchardstown recently.

Ireland assistant coach Pete Johnston gives his thoughts on 2009 winners Leinster's chances of progressing in the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup.

Old Belvedere the sole victors on dreary Bank Holiday Monday.

Two of North County's young guns put Clontarf to the sword at Balrothery.

Jonno Andrews and Howard McDonnell share vital 8th wicket stand to claim points for The Hills.

YMCA gain first win of the season by beating Merrion by 3 wickets in low scoring encounter.

Unbeaten 58 from Hugh McDonnell, and fine all-round performance from Joel Leacock helps Leinster to 6 wicket win against Terenure.

Century for Shahid Iqbal helps Rush to win over Leinster 2's while Andy Leonard's five wicket haul helps Pembroke to convincing win against Old Belvedere.

59 runs seemed an achievable target for Drimnagh Castle to chase but when Shahzaib Malik took two wickets in the first over they were under pressure from the start.

Despite the recent heavy rain, Corkagh Park, which is the home of Adamstown CC was declared playable.

Great honour and publicity for Dundlak CC as RTE will follow their fortunes throughout the season.

Dick Forrest on the connections between The Leprechauns and Railway Union including a 1978 tour of England.

The young pupils gave all aspects of cricket a go, including batting, bowling, fielding and wicket keeping.

Few genuine sports people are interested in accolades but in becoming Railways Union's first dual International since Joey O'Meara in the 1960s, Kenny Carroll has earned them.

Over 200 school children attended a number of Easter coaching camps held within Fingal cricket clubs and sports centres.

The Leinster Under 17 side to face Munster this Sunday has been named.

Emmet Riordan of the Irish Times rounds up all the action from the LCU this weekend.

Victory in last year’s Leinster Senior Cup final not only bridged a 51-year gap in winning the competition, but also shone a light on some of the young talent that looks like providing the backbone of success for Merrion.

RSA Insurance, sponsor of Ireland’s national Cricket teams, today committed further support to the game and announced their sponsorship of Cricket Leinster (The Leinster Cricket Union) for the next three years.

Forrest, the Ireland U’19 squad members and Clontarf 1st X1 wicketkeeper has attended squad sessions throughout the winter and has proved to be a valuable member of the provincial coaching staff.

Clontarf last season had a quiet year by recent standards, but still went home with the Leinster T20 cup.

John Mooney at the helm as North County look to build once again.

Wins in the new Super League for Delgany NS and St Mary's College

For the first time, held during the Easter holidays, two Cricket Leinster girls’ camps were held at Leinster Cricket Club.

A highly successful ICC 'Introduction to Coaching' course was run at Tallaght Leisure Centre last Wednesday, April 18th with 17 coaches attending.

2011 proved to be a mixed bag for Phoenix who suffered the ignomony of relegation, yet managed to reach the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup final.

Despite a half century by Nazeer Shoukat, Instonians coast home to a 4 wicket victory.

A review of the 2011 season and a look forward to 2012.

2012 sees Terenure CC back in the top Division of Leinster cricket for the first time since 2005.

Immediate return to top flight priority for Pembroke.

A new Primary Schools competition was launched this week in Leinster involving six schools who had previously played in the increasingly popular Leprechaun Cup.

A new Primary Schools competition was launched this week in Leinster involving six schools who had previously played in the increasingly popular Leprechaun Cup.

There is a quiet confidence amongst the County squad knowing that if the batsmen produce in combination with a decent bowling attack then they are hopeful of a strong showing in Leinster Division 2.

Prospects look excellent as YMCA hunt trophy glory.

14 year old Gareth Delany takes earliest ever hat-trick in Ireland.

Defending champions Railway Union in confident mood ahead of new campaign.

The Dublin Cricket Academy have teamed up with the school and for the month of March, they have had after school cricket every Thursday, coordinated by current Irish International, Albert van der Merwe.

Popularity of cricket continues to rise.

2012 will present many challenges for Leinster, with the club having two teams in the top two divisions for the first time.

Hopes high of another successful season for Merrion despite loss of influential Matt Petrie.

Callum Riches will captain a Malahide squad that contains a nice blend of youth and experience.

The game was most memorable for a record FIFTH century by captain Eoghan Delany, which was also the earliest recorded hundred in Ireland.

Reinhardt Strydom with the help of Kenny Carroll recently presented a coaching course for teachers and parents from the Fingal area.

Swords CC launch 12 team six a side competition in conjunction with LCU and Fingal County Council.

Kevin O'Brien will giving a coaching course with the club in the MPC Hall Dundalk Institute of Technology on April 14th from 10am to 1.30pm.

THE recent sunshine and success of the Irish cricket team has brought forward Malahide Cricket Club's preparations for the new season.

Cricket Leinster in conjunction with Cricket Ireland and South Dublin Co Co are running the ICC Introduction to Cricket Coaching Course.

The evening is aimed towards people coaching beginners and improvers, but will be of benefit to any coach and will also be a great opportunity to meet other like minded people.

Cricket made its debut at the annual South Dublin County Council Primary School Sports Blitz held on Friday, March 23rd at Clondalkin Leisure Centre.

Railway Union are hosting their ever popular Easter camp from April 10-12.

Former Ireland cricketer Kenny Carroll talks about his new cricket development role in South Dublin.

Now back home, Thomas reflects on a "an experience of a lifetime".

The Leinster U15 girls' squads started their winter training on Sunday, January 8th at St Mary's College.

Leinster are delighted to announce that international cricketer Amy Kenealy has recently commenced a nine-month coaching internship.

The Leinster U13 girls' squads started their winter training on January 8 and were split into North Leinster and South Leinster training groups.

Attendance by members was high and a good discussion took place among those assembled on the course that the club should plot for the next year.

A highly successful ICC 'Introduction to coaching' course was run at the Poppintree Sports Centre in Ballymun recently with 27 coaches attending.

The Leinster U11 girl's started winter training at St Mary's College, Rathmines in November and December where they came together for four Sundays.

Enjoyment off the field but a bad week on it, as leinster players struggle against Kingswood.

A training squad has been selected for winter coaching sessions currently being held at both North County Cricket Club and King’s Hospital School.

The Leprechauns A.G.M. will take place (as usual) on Tuesday 28th February in Clontarf at 8pm. Members are kindly requested to attend.

A training squad has been selected for winter coaching sessions currently being held at both North County Cricket Club and King’s Hospital School.

The Fingal County Council & Cricket Leinster will be hosting ICC Introduction to Cricket courses, exclusively for Teachers/Parents and Volunteers in the Dublin 15 Area & North Fingal.

Rain, ballroom dancing, birthday speeches and a little cricket as Thomas Anders continues his South African blog.

A training squad has been selected for winter coaching sessions currently being held at both North County Cricket Club and King’s Hospital School.

The second instalment from Thomas Anders as the boys play two crunch games in South Africa.

Eight coaching sessions between now and Easter will give the boys an opportunity to further develop their skills.

Leinster cricketers enjoying their cricket experience at Muir College.

Details of a course to be held at Milverton on 15 February.

Nine Leinster schoolboys are currently in South Africa playing cricket at a very competitive level.

Due to the success and huge interest shown by players and parents there will be a Spring/Pre-Season Academy starting in January 2012.

Padraig Flanagan reports on a wonderful week for Leinster youths in the picturesque setting of La Manga.