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Cash boost for Bready Cash boost for Bready ( )

The Cricket Ireland Board met earlier this week in Dublin, where a wide range of issues were discussed with the following outcomes.

Joyce ruled out of South Africa tour Joyce ruled out of South Africa tour ( )

ED JOYCE has withdrawn from the ODI's against Australia and hosts South Africa later this month and Cricket Ireland have given Tim Murtagh special dispensation to join the squad late.

Toby Radford to leave Cricket Ireland Toby Radford to leave Cricket Ireland ( )

TOBY RADFORD is leaving his position as Cricket Ireland National Academy and Performance Manager citing family reasons.

Dom Joyce announces retirement Dom Joyce announces retirement ( )

Dom Joyce has announced his retirement from Inter-Provincial cricket with immediate effect.

Horror batting collapse sends Ireland spinning to defeat Horror batting collapse sends Ireland spinning to defeat ( )

A HORRIBLE batting collapse, which, unfortunately, has been the feature of the Ireland Women’s season, condemned them to a 10 runs defeat to Bangladesh in their final game.

Ireland collapse allows Bangladesh to level series Ireland collapse allows Bangladesh to level series ( )

Ireland Women ended the season on a disappointing note after a batting collapse saw Bangladesh claim an amazing ten run win in the KPC Group series at Shaws Bridge.

Ireland left frustrated again by the weather Ireland left frustrated again by the weather ( )

Ireland Women were left once again frustrated by the weather after heavy rain caused the abandonment of their rearranged One-Day International against Bangladesh at Shaw's Bridge.

Ireland versus Bangladesh switched to Belfast Ireland versus Bangladesh switched to Belfast ( )

Ireland Women will play Bangladesh Women today (FRI) and tomorrow (SAT) in two One-Day Internationals at Shaws Bridge (10:30am).

Mulder and Thompson impress Bracewell Mulder and Thompson impress Bracewell ( )

If the Ireland squad to face South Africa and Australia this month had been picked last night, coach John Bracewell would have insisted on Jacob Mulder and Greg Thompson making the trip.

Games abandoned at Bready Games abandoned at Bready ( )

Ireland's game against Hong Kong was abandoned at Bready today without a ball being bowled.

Hong Kong turn the tables on Ireland Hong Kong turn the tables on Ireland ( )

THE last time Ireland played Hong Kong in a Twenty20 international, William Porterfield and Andrew Balbirnie took Ireland to their target of 121 without losing a wicket.

Ireland outplayed by Hong Kong Ireland outplayed by Hong Kong ( )

Hong Kong have drawn first blood in their two-match KPC Group T20 series against Ireland following a 40-run win at Bready on Monday.

Anderson century leads Merrion to cup glory Anderson century leads Merrion to cup glory ( )

JOHN ANDERSON'S superb century led Merrion to their second Irish Senior Cup title as they beat holders Waringstown by 56 runs at a sun-drenched Castle Avenue.

Anderson stars as Merrion lift cup Anderson stars as Merrion lift cup ( )

Despite a concussion which put him out for three weeks, he has scored well over 1,000 runs and yesterday crowned the summer with a match-winning century as Merrion put their battle against relegation aside to regain the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup.

Brogan and Doheny lead Rush to cup defence Brogan and Doheny lead Rush to cup defence ( )

HOLDERS Rush retained the Irish National Cup trophy after an emphatic nine wickets win against Laois at Castle Avenue.

Up for the Cup Up for the Cup ( )

Waringstown and Merrion will meet in the “Battle of Clontarf” in a repeat of the 2015 Irish Senior Cup final in what promises to be an occasion to saviour, while Laois and Rush meet in all-Leinster National Cup final.

Waringstown ready for Merrion challenge Waringstown ready for Merrion challenge ( )

The highlight of the Irish club season takes place at Clontarf on Saturday when Irish Cup holders Waringstown defend their title against Merrion – in a repeat of the 2015 decider.

Williamson steps down as Leinster Lightning coach Williamson steps down as Leinster Lightning coach ( )

TED WILLIAMSON has stepped down as head coach of Leinster Lightning with immediate effect.

Lightning seal treble thanks to Dockrell hundred Lightning seal treble thanks to Dockrell hundred ( )

A George Dockrell century proved to be the highlight as Leinster Lightning secured the InterProvincial treble for the second consecutive season with an entertaining draw against the North West Warriors at Malahide.

Williams ton lights up Malahide Williams ton lights up Malahide ( )

An Oraine Williams century was the highlight of Day Two in the final match in this season’s InterProvincial series as Leinster Lightning entertained the North West Warriors at a sun-drenched Malahide.

Warriors name squad for Lightning clash Warriors name squad for Lightning clash ( )

The North West Warriors have named their squad for their final Interprovincial game of the summer- a 3-day Championship contest against Leinster Lightning at Malahide starting on Tuesday.

Rush and Laois to meet in National Cup final Rush and Laois to meet in National Cup final ( )

Holders Rush will face Laois in the final of the National Cup after wins over Woodvale and Newbuildings in the semi-finals.

Newbuildings on National Cup trail Newbuildings on National Cup trail ( )

It’s a big weekend for the North West’s youngest senior club coming up as Newbuildings head to Laois on Saturday for the semi-final of this year’s National Cup.

Newbuildings fly the flag with stunning National Cup win Newbuildings fly the flag with stunning National Cup win ( )

And what a trip it turned out to be as Dale Culbert’s men routed the southerners by a huge 208 runs, courtesy of a fantastic first wicket stand from Mark Hanna and Dean Mehaffey. The pair put on a superb 246 in all- Hanna with 117 and Mehaffey with 115 as the runs flowed early.

Ed Joyce has been ruled out of Ireand's tour of South Africa with a knee injury while Tim Murtagh will travel later in order to play in Middlesex's crunch title decider against Yorkshire. ©CricketEurope

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Horror batting collapse sends Ireland spinning to defeat Horror batting collapse sends Ireland spinning to defeat ( )

A HORRIBLE batting collapse, which, unfortunately, has been the feature of the Ireland Women’s season, condemned them to a 10 runs defeat to Bangladesh in their final game.

Ireland collapse allows Bangladesh to level series Ireland collapse allows Bangladesh to level series ( )

Ireland Women ended the season on a disappointing note after a batting collapse saw Bangladesh claim an amazing ten run win in the KPC Group series at Shaws Bridge.

Ireland left frustrated again by the weather Ireland left frustrated again by the weather ( )

Ireland Women were left once again frustrated by the weather after heavy rain caused the abandonment of their rearranged One-Day International against Bangladesh at Shaw's Bridge.

Ireland versus Bangladesh switched to Belfast Ireland versus Bangladesh switched to Belfast ( )

Ireland Women will play Bangladesh Women today (FRI) and tomorrow (SAT) in two One-Day Internationals at Shaws Bridge (10:30am).

Ireland edge out Bangladesh Ireland edge out Bangladesh ( )

A disciplined bowling display saw Ireland edge out Bangladesh by six runs.

Isobel Joyce joins Tasmania Isobel Joyce joins Tasmania ( )

Isobel Joyce has been recruited by Tasmania Roar for the upcoming WNCL tournament.

Mayor of Derry Hilary McClintock makes presentations to the Irish and Bangladesh captains ©CricketEurope

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Murtagh tops and tails Hong Kong Murtagh tops and tails Hong Kong ( )

Tim Murtagh topped and tailed the Hong Kong second innings in Belfast yesterday to bowl Ireland to a 70-run victory and send the defending champions 19 points clear at the top of the InterContinental Cup after four of seven matches.

Job done for Ireland Job done for Ireland ( )

THEY didn’t make it easy for themselves but the sun shone all day for Ireland to complete a seventh straight win in the Intercontinental Cup and seal another maximum points victory to consolidate their position at the top of the table.

Ireland end Hong Kong resistance Ireland end Hong Kong resistance ( )

Ireland maintained their 100% Intercontinental Cup record at Stormont on Friday with a solid 70-run win over Hong Kong despite a defiant century from the visitors' Nizakat Khan.

Ireland on course to beat Hong Kong Ireland on course to beat Hong Kong ( )

Ireland will be relying on some help from above at Stormont as they bid to complete a fourth straight victory in this year's Intercontinental Cup.

Ireland stay on top despite rain curtailed third day Ireland stay on top despite rain curtailed third day ( )

IRELAND remain on top against Hong Kong in their InterContinental Cup clash at Stormont despite 45 overs being lost in the day due to a combination of rain and bad light on a stop-start day.

Ireland name full strength squad for PNG Ireland name full strength squad for PNG ( )

Ireland have named a full strength squad for their upcoming ICC InterContinental Cup clash with Papua New Guinea next month.

Ireland face Papua New Guinea in Townsville Ireland face Papua New Guinea in Townsville ( )

The ICC has announced the third round schedule of the Intercontinental Cup and World Cricket League Championship.

Afghanistan win after see-saw contest Afghanistan win after see-saw contest ( )

Afghanistan beat Papua New Guinea in a see-saw Intercontinental Cup match.

Big win for Hong Kong as UAE collapse on final day Big win for Hong Kong as UAE collapse on final day ( )

Hong Kong get their first Intercontinental Cup win after beating the UAE in Dubai.

Ireland power to top of the table Ireland power to top of the table ( )

The reigning champions open up a 14-point gap at the top of the Intercontinental Cup table after defeating Namibia by an innings and 107 runs.

George Dockrell celebrates the wicket of Carter as Ireland beat Hong Kong by 70 runs

                        P  Pts
Ireland                 4   80
Afghanistan             4   61
Netherlands             4   46
Hong Kong               4   30
Scotland                4   30
Namibia                 3   20
Papua New Guinea        3   20
UAE                     4    7

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A tale of the centuries: 200 and counting A tale of the centuries: 200 and counting ( )

AMID the flurry of records Ed Joyce has been racking up over the last year or so, one seems to have passed us by. The Sussex batsman has been accumulating first-class centuries for fun over his glorious career, and has now racked up 45, which is nearly twice as many as the next Irish-born cricketer, former England captain Freddie Fane

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County Watch

CountyWatch (2) CountyWatch (2) ( )

BARRY MCCARTHY announced himself to the word of county cricket with a match-winning five wicket haul as Durham beat Lancashire in one of the few county championship games to beat the elements over the past few weeks.

Previously

County Watch Extra

CountyWatch Extra: Review of the Year CountyWatch Extra: Review of the Year ( )

THE county cricket circuit has been a rich source of employment and success for Irishmen since Ed Joyce made the breakthrough 15 years ago. More than 30 players have tested themselves over there, with the number who got a full-time living out of it well into double figures.

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