Ireland News 2009

IRELAND Porterfield says Ireland is ready to conquer the Associate world ( )

Captain Porterfield says main threat will come from old foe and defending champion Scotland

Chief Executive Warren Deutrom's address at the RSA media day.

IRELAND Johnston delight at securing contract ( )

Trent Johnston on the decision to award he and Alex Cusack full-time contracts.

IRELAND Cricket Ireland Begins World Cup Qualifying Campaign ( )

The 2009 Senior Ireland Cricket Squad held its Farewell Reception on the eve of their departure to the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in South Africa.

IRELAND Cricket included in high performance funding ( )

Details of the investment in high performance sport for 2009 have been announced today, with cricket making its debut.

IRELAND Irish Association of Cricket Umpires & Scorers ( )

Details from the recently held 2009 Annual Conference of the IACUS

IRELAND ICC Twenty20 tickets on sale ( )

The final round of tickets for the 2009 ICC World Twnety20 go on sale on Thursday.

IRELAND Cricket Ireland AGM ( )

Cricket Ireland ambition is to “gain admission to the top table of cricket”, on an equal footing with Australia, South Africa and England.

IRELAND Ireland versus England tickets ( )

Cricket Ireland today announced ticket details for their One Day International clash with England at Stormont on Thursday August 27th.

IRELAND Ireland to play West Indies ( )

Ireland will play West Indies and Netherlands in warm up games for the Twenty20 World Cup in June.

IRELAND Cricket Ireland win two awards ( )

Cricket Ireland win two awards in the Pepsi ICC Europe Development Programme Awards for 2008.

IRELAND No Fear Of Failure ( )

Phil Simmons gives his thoughts on the Ireland squad selected for the World Cup Qualifiers.

IRELAND Caldwell dismay at terror attack ( )

Cricket Ireland President John Caldwell on the terrorist outrage in Pakistan.

IRELAND Cricket Ireland announce squad for World Cup Qualifiers ( )

No surprises as Cricket Ireland announce squad of 15 for World Cup Qualifiers in South Africa.

IRELAND Porterfield confident of progression ( )

William Porterfield is happy at having full strength squad for World Cup Qualifiers.

IRELAND UK immigration rules for overseas sportspersons ( )

Clubs in Northern Ireland now need to obtain a sponsor licence from the UK Border Agency in order to bring cricketers and coaches from outside the EU into the country. Full details of the procedures.

IRELAND European Coaching Conference at Lord's ( )

European coaches put through their paces as conference gets underway at Lord’s.

IRELAND Venues and schedules confirmed for WCQ ( )

Ireland to play two of their five Group games in Benoni.

IRELAND Grealey confident of Irish future ( )

Ireland Under 17 Women's coach Miriam Grealey is delighted to be back in the coaching fold.

IRELAND Calling all cricketing lawyers in Ireland ( )

Ireland to feature in Lawyer World Cup.

IRELAND University of Ulster win indoor tournament ( )

The University of Ulster’s Cricket Team has won the Irish Universities Cricket Association Indoor Intervarsity tournament.

IRELAND More tickets on sale for Twenty20 ( )

A new release of tickets to the ICC World Twenty20 England 2009 has gone on sale.

IRELAND Cricket Ireland announce 2009 schedule ( )

A busy year on the international stage lies ahead for Ireland in 2009.

IRELAND Universal praise for Bready ( )

The wonderful new facilities at Bready meet with universal approval.

IRELAND Onwards and upwards for Irish umpires in Europe. ( )

Ireland has an impressive representation in the 2009 ICC European Officials listings.

IRELAND Ireland name preliminary WCQ Squad ( )

No surprises in 18 man preliminary World Cup Qualifier squad.

IRELAND ECB announces 2009 Friends Provident Trophy Fixture Dates ( )

Ireland's fixtures in the 2009 Friends Provident Trophy are released by the ECB.

IRELAND Cricket Ireland Confirms England Fixture Date ( )

Cricket Ireland and the ECB confirm their 2009 ODI will be at Stormont, Belfast, on Thursday August 27 2009.

IRELAND ICC Europe announces 2009 schedule ( )

Ireland will play host to the Under 17 and Senior Women competitions.

IRELAND Anti doping seminars ( )

The Irish Sports Council are hosting a series of Anti Doping seminars.

IRELAND Four Irish players selected for Academy ( )

Ireland’s four are Chris Dougherty, Gavin McKenna, Paul Stirling and Greg Thompson, all of whom who have worked their way up through the Ireland ranks and have now broken into the senior national squad.

IRELAND Irish Women’s Cricket Team To Compete In UK County Championships ( )

Cricket Ireland is proud to announce that the Irish women’s cricket team will take part in the UK’s County Championship, which sees the further expansion of Irish cricket.

IRELAND Breaking Boundaries to screen on RTE 2 ( )

The documentary featuring a behind the scenes view of Ireland ’s epic journey through last year’s cricket world cup will air at 3:20 PM on Monday the 29th of December on RTE 2.

IRELAND Associate and Life members T20 tickets Ballot Results ( )

Congratulations to the following Associate and Life members who have the opportunity to purchase two tickets to each of the Ireland group matches in the ICC World T20 in June next year.

IRELAND Top Associates prepare for success at ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 ( )

‘Project Sub-Continent’ well and truly underway as High Performance Programme teams make big plans for the next two years.

IRELAND Cricket Writers Awards ( )

The Cricket Writers of Ireland held their inaugural Awards Dinner at the Civil Service Complex at Stormont in Belfast.

IRELAND 2009 Bob Kerr Irish Cup Draw ( )

The draw has been made for the 2009 Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup, and has thrown up some mouth watering clashes.

IRELAND Three in a row for victorious Ireland ( )

Porterfield’s team prevail over Namibia in an ICC Intercontinental Cup final that swung back and forth more than once.

IRELAND Ireland on the brink of defending title ( )

Just 67 runs needed to beat Namibia with nine wickets in hand heading into day four.

IRELAND Final in balance as Ireland chase 201 ( )

Ireland have been set a victory target of 201 to lift the ICC Intercontinental Cup.

IRELAND Cup final in the balance ( )

Ireland have it all to do despite Cusack and Johnston heroics.

IRELAND Snyman strikes but Cusack saves Ireland ’s blushes ( )

ICC Intercontinental Cup final is finely balanced after day two with Namibia losing two wickets before the close.

IRELAND Honours even after exciting first day. ( )

Namibia close day one of the Intercontinental Cup final on 241 for 9 against Ireland.

IRELAND Ireland just about on top but Namibia fight hard on day one ( )

Louis Burger hits unbeaten 72 to leave his side on 241-9 at stumps.

IRELAND Simmons determined ahead of Namibia clash ( )

A look ahead to the final of the ICup between Ireland and Namibia.

IRELAND ICC announces Intercontinental Cup 2007-08 Team of the Tournament ( )

Andre Botha, Peter Connell and Niall and Kevin O'Brien named in ICC dream squad.

IRELAND Political leaders in Ireland and Namibia get behind their teams ( )

Political leaders from Ireland and Namibia have sent their respective national cricket teams good-luck messages ahead of the ICC Intercontinental Cup final.

IRELAND Ireland stay in 10th place ( )

Ireland have maintained 10th place in the rankings after tri series with Zimbabwe and Kenya.

IRELAND Ireland bounce back to defeat Kenya ( )

Kevin O'Brien inspires Ireland to 86 run win over Kenya.

IRELAND Ireland crushed by Zimbabwe ( )

Ireland lose by 156 runs in the opening tri-series fixture with Zimababwe.

IRELAND Beggs makes top 20 in rankings ( )

Catriona Beggs is the only player from an Associate member of the ICC to feature in the rankings.

IRELAND ICC announce umpire appointments ( )

Paul Baldwin and Ian Howell to umpire ICup final. Russell Tiffin, Marais Erasmus, and Subhash Modi to officiate in tri-series.

IRELAND Botha and Ireland break records galore ( )

Andre Botha and Ireland have been rewriting the record books in recent weeks.

IRELAND Irish Ladies Development Squad ( )

Cricket Ireland have announced the Irish Ladies Development Squad, which contains no fewer than 21 of the brightest talent from around the country.

IRELAND Porterfield and McCallan delighted with win ( )

William Porterfield and Kyle McCallan overjoyed after securing final berth.

IRELAND Friends Provident Trophy Draw made ( )

The draw for the group stage of the 2009 Friends Provident Trophy was made at Lord’s today – with the 20 competing teams put in to four de-regionalised groups.

IRELAND Ireland through to third final in a row after epic last match in Nairobi ( )

Coach Simmons praises work of spin bowlers and the experience of seamer Johnston.

IRELAND Ireland beat Kenya with just 23 minutes to spare. ( )

Ireland qualify for the final of the Intercontinental Cup. Final scorecard.

IRELAND Ireland Name Women's Winter Training Squad ( )

Cricket Ireland name squad of 17 for winter training.

IRELAND Kenya’s batsmen dig in as Ireland pushes for victory ( )

Ireland needs eight wickets on the final day of its crucial ICC Intercontinental Cup match against Kenya at Nairobi Gymkhana in order to make it through to its third final in succession.

IRELAND Ireland on top after day one ( )

Niall O'Brien scores a hundred as Ireland make good start against Kenya.

IRELAND Records tumble as Ireland turns the screw ( )

Ireland continue to dominate on day two of their InterContinental Cup game.

IRELAND Tikolo ready to awake from nightmare ( )

Memories of losing to Ireland in 2005 still haunt the Kenya skipper as his team prepares to exact revenge

IRELAND Boyd bounces back to shoulder more responsibility ( )

Delighted Rankin completes recovery by bowling Ireland to a thrilling eight-run victory over Namibia ; sets up showdown with Kenya in Nairobi starting next Saturday.

IRELAND Rankin shepherds Ireland to thrilling eight-run victory ( )

Boyd Rankin inspires Ireland to thrilling 8 run win to keep final hopes alive.

IRELAND Ireland struggle in Namibia ( )

Ireland face a huge hurdle if they are to retain the InterContinental Cup after 25 wickets fall on opening day.

IRELAND International Coaches and Managers ( )

Cricket Ireland invites expressions of interest from those who would like to commit themselves to coaching and management in Irish cricket at international level.

IRELAND Ireland anxious to end Namibia ’s winning streak ( )

Captain Porterfield confident of victory in Windhoek with Johnston and Rankin back in the fold.

IRELAND New deal for Porterfield ( )

Ireland captain William Porterfield signs two year contract extension with Gloucestershire.

IRELAND Rush defeat Ireland women ( )

Iqbal stars as Rush defeat Cricket ireland Women by 5 wickets.

IRELAND Ireland name tour squad ( )

Trent Johnston to play in all forms of international cricket again. John Mooney and Phil Eaglestone return, but no place for Fourie, Kidd, Strydom and Stirling.

IRELAND RSA announces 3 year sponsorship deal with Cricket Ireland ( )

RSA Insurance is pleased to announce a three year partnership with Cricket Ireland and an extension of their sponsorship of Ireland’s national cricket teams.

IRELAND Donemana win All Ireland Under 11 title ( )

A Man of the Match performance from Donemana captain William McClintock sees them defeat North County.

IRELAND Philip McCormick honoured at Lord's ( )

Stormont groundsman receives groundsman of the Year Award

IRELAND Niall O'Brien nominated for Associate Player of the Year. ( )

Niall O'Brien and ten Doeschate in the running for Associate Player of the Year.

IRELAND Pembroke defeat Ireland Women ( )

Good knocks by Isobel Joyce and Amy Kenealy not enough to deny Pembroke, as Rupert Heather and Shovan star.

IRELAND Mooney and McGonigle reflect on final ( )

John Mooney and Jordan McGonigle reflect on the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup final.

IRELAND North County lift Bob Kerr ISC ( )

Conor Armstrong wins MOM as North County win their 5th Irish Cup in 7 years.

IRELAND Date with destiny awaits Donemana ( )

Jordan McGonigle and John Mooney look ahead to tomorrow's Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup Final between North County and Donemana.

IRELAND Ireland to tour Jamaica ( )

Cricket Ireland and the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) are close to signing an historic agreement involving an annual reciprocal tour programme starting in 2009.

IRELAND Ireland win European 'A' Championships ( )

Ireland lost the battle but ultimately won the war, when their superior run rate clinched the European ‘A’ Championships in the Netherlands, after they finished level on points with both the hosts and Scotland.

IRELAND McCallan deserves wider recognition ( )

Richard Bullick on the remarkable career of Kyle McCallan.

IRELAND Mooney century highlight as Denmark defeated ( )

An unbroken 4th wicket partnership of 212 between John Mooney and Thinus Fourie ensured Ireland enjoyed a facile 127 run over Denmark in the second game of the European ‘A’ Championships in The Netherlands.

IRELAND Ireland defeat Netherlands by 9 wickets ( )

A fine batting display by Carroll, Kennedy and Hall lead Ireland to easy win.

IRELAND Washout at Stormont ( )

only 8 overs play possible in second ODI against Kenya at Stormont.

IRELAND Haire confident of European Championships success ( )

Ryan Haire looking forward to a successful 'A' team campaign.

IRELAND Cricket Writers make presentation to Kyle McCallan ( )

The newly-formed Cricket Writers of Ireland presented Kyle McCallan with tokens of their esteem at the Ireland v Kenya one-day international in Stormont, Belfast.

IRELAND Botha lethal as Ireland defeat Kenya ( )

Andre Botha take 4 wickets as Ireland beat Kenya by 33 runs.

IRELAND 200 up for McCallan ( )

The 200 cap milestone is recahed by Kyle McCallan, and there's more to come.

IRELAND Zimbabwe confirm withdrawal ( )

Zimbabwe Cricket today confirmed its decision not to participate in the ICC World Twenty20 2009.

IRELAND Boyd Rankin back in Ireland colours ( )

Boyd Rankin in line to make his first appearance in Ireland colours since April 2007.

IRELAND Ireland name 'A' squad for European Championships ( )

Ryan Haire will skipper the Ireland 'A' side which takes part in the European Championships from August 26-28 in the Netherlands.

IRELAND No play possible on day 4 ( )

Ireland and Canada get 3 points each aftre their game at Malahide is abandoned as a draw.

IRELAND Ireland Women UK tour review ( )

Fiona Dowling on the 3 match UK tour recently undertaken by Cricket Ireland women.

IRELAND Rain and Canada frustrate Ireland ( )

An 89 run stand between Geoff Barnett and Sunil Dhaniram frustrate Ireland before deluge descends.

IRELAND White century highlight of day 2 ( )

Andrew White and Kevin O'Brien share 154 run stand, while Kyle McCallan takes 2 wickets and a run out as Ireland take control.

IRELAND Day to forget for Irish cricket ( )

Defeats for both Ireland A and U15's, while no play for Senior side or Under 19's.

IRELAND Porterfield calls for cricket to be included in Olympics ( )

Ireland captain William Porterfield adds backing for Adam Gilchrist campaign to have cricket included in the Olympics.

IRELAND Play washed out on day 1 ( )

No play possible in both the Ireland v Canada and Kenya v Scotland games on Day 1.

IRELAND Haire century highlight of Day 2 ( )

Ryan Haire scores 123 before retiring on Day Two of the game with MCC.

IRELAND Cricket Ireland praised for successful tournament ( )

Richard Done congratulates Cricket Ireland on a great success in hosting the ICC T20 WCQ.

IRELAND West stars for Ireland A ( )

Reagan West hits 71 as Ireland score 159 for 4 on day 1 of their clash with MCC.

IRELAND Ireland and Netherlands share trophy ( )

Heavy rain means no play is possible in WCQ final between Ireland and The Netherlands.

IRELAND Balbirnie leads Ireland to 9 wicket win ( )

Ireland have 9 wickets to spare over Netherlands in European Under 19 Championships.

IRELAND Nervy Ireland beat Kenya ( )

A four wicket win for Ireland sets up final clash with Netherlands.

IRELAND Ireland defeat Bermuda ( )

An inspired bowling display rescues Ireland against Bermuda.

IRELAND Ireland beat Scotland in Twenty20 World Cup Qualifiers ( )

Andre Botha turns in a MOM display as Ireland beat Scotland in thriller.

IRELAND South Africa scrape home against Ireland ( )

Battling Ireland lose by only 8 runs to South Africa.

IRELAND Associates gear up for Twenty20 Challenge ( )

A preview of the 6 countries who will face each other in the ICC Twenty20 World Cup Qualifiers in Belfast.

IRELAND Ireland win European Championships ( )

Kyle McCallan stars with the ball, and Gary Wilson and Andre Botha with the bat as Ireland defeat Scotland by 7 wickets.

IRELAND Cricket Ireland announce partnership with Leeds Met Carnegie ( )

The ICC Twenty20 World Cup qualifiers in Belfast which run from August 2-5 will be branded as the ‘Carnegie Carnival of Cricket’.

IRELAND Davison returns to lead Canada ’s charge ( )

“It’s the best side that has come together for Canada in a long time,” says wicketkeeper-batsman Ashish Bagai

IRELAND Stirling stars as Ireland defeat Italy ( )

An unbeaten 56 from Paul Stirling helps Ireland to four wicket win over Italy.

IRELAND Haire named captain of A team ( )

Number of new faces in Ireland squad for 3 day clash with MCC.

IRELAND Trent Johnston back for Ireland ’s campaign ( )

“I don’t think there will be any clear-cut favourites in Belfast ,” says former captain

IRELAND Isobel Joyce leads Ireland against South Africa ( )

The South African women’s cricket team, which arrived in England yesterday, meets Ireland in twin limited overs matches over the next two days at Wellington College.

IRELAND Porterfield excited by Twenty20 Challenge ( )

Ireland captain William Porterfield excited by opportunity to play in World Cup finals.

IRELAND Johnston named in InterContinental Cup squad ( )

Trent Johnston returns to InterContinental Cup squad.

IRELAND Leverock believes age irrelevant to a sportsman ( )

Bermuda spinner says he is still passionate and competitive.

IRELAND Easy win for Irish over Dutch ( )

Niall and Kevin O'Brien star as Ireland beat The Netherlands by 7 wickets.

IRELAND O'Brien looking forward to Belfast ( )

Northants and Ireland wicket-keeper batsman Niall O'Brien relishing Twenty20 challenge.

IRELAND Blain bubbling for Belfast ( )

Scotland opening bowler confident ahead of Twenty20 World Cup Qualifiers.

IRELAND Odoyo happy for Kenya to stay under the radar ( )

“It’s good to be thought of as a team to be reckoned with but that can bring pressure too,” says experienced all-rounder

IRELAND Porterfield leads Ireland to win ( )

58 from skipper William Porterfield leads Ireland to a 5 wicket win over a battling Denmark side.

IRELAND Ireland defeat Norway by 8 wickets ( )

Gary Kidd takes four wickets as Ireland open Championships with 8 wicket win.

IRELAND Van Bunge wants another crack at Gibbs ( )

Dutch all-rounder out to avenge six sixes at ICC CWC.

IRELAND Ireland name Under 19 Squad ( )

Andrew Balbirnie will captain Ireland as they defend their title in Glasgow

IRELAND Leinster defeat Ireland Women by 7 wickets ( )

Isobel Joyce scores 69 and Emma Beamish 43, but Ireland lose by 7 wickets.

IRELAND Strabane to host Bob Kerr irish Senior Cup Final ( )

Strabane will stage the final of the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup on Friday September 5.

IRELAND Eaglestone to miss European Championships ( )

Strabane opening bowler Phil Eaglestone misses European Championships with suspected stress fracture of tibia.

IRELAND Twenty20 World Cup Squads Named ( )

The six squads for the Twenty20 World Cup Qualifiers in Belfast from August 2-5 have been named.

IRELAND Donemana and North County contest final ( )

Junior Mc Brine and Reinhardt Strydom star as Donemana and North County reach Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup final.

IRELAND Eagleson delighted with European success ( )

Ireland Under 17 coach Ryan Eagleson delighted with 9 wicket win over Scotland.

IRELAND ICC announces revised schedule for ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier ( )

Includes third and fourth place play-off to cater for possibility of third team going forward to ICC WT20 2009.

IRELAND Ireland to play NW Overseas Professionals ( )

Ireland will warm up for the T20 World Cup Qualifiers with a game against The NW professionals at Beechgrove on Sunday.

IRELAND Ireland name European Championship squads ( )

Ireland announce strong squads for the European Championships in Dublin next week.

IRELAND Connell’s dream debut keeps Ireland on course for a hat-trick ( )

It doesn’t get much better,” says 26-year-old fast bowler; Coach Phil Simmons is glad to exorcise the demons of recent defeats

IRELAND Connell hat trick seals innings win ( )

Ten wickets including hat-trick – not a bad debut for Peter Connell.

IRELAND Ireland on course for win ( )

Ireland on brink of comfortable win after capturing 13 wickets on Day 3.

IRELAND Ireland on top after day two ( )

Andre Botha finishes rain hit day two on 152 not out.

IRELAND Ireland squad named for South Africa series. ( )

The Cricket Ireland Women's team is selected to travel to UK to play South Africa.

IRELAND European Under 17 Division 1 gets the ball rolling ( )

The 2008 outdoor ICC European tournament season begins on Monday 14th July with the Under 17 Division 1 title being decided.

IRELAND Ireland name under age squads ( )

Cricket Ireland have announced their Under 13 and Under 15 squads.

IRELAND Botha shines as rain has last laugh on day one ( )

His 159-run partnership with O’Brien saves Ireland ’s blushes as Mudassar rips through top order.

IRELAND Increased funding for Ireland ( )

ICC to pump US$300m into the worldwide development of cricket below Full Members.

IRELAND Hall in for White ( )

James Hall replaces Andrew White in the InetrContinental Cup squad which will play The Netherlands.

IRELAND Donemana and Merrion progress ( )

James McBrine holds nerve to help Donemana beat Waringstown, while Barker, Short and Petrie help Merrion defeat Limavady.

IRELAND Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup - semi final draw ( )

Both matches will be played in Dublin

IRELAND Ireland name InterContinental Cup squad ( )

Ireland announce a squad of 13 for their vital InterContinental Cup clash.

IRELAND Ireland lose by 5 wickets to Scotland ( )

Gavin Hamilton scores 115 as Ireland lose to Scotland by 5 wickets.

IRELAND Ireland boosted by player availability ( )

Ireland back to near full strength for ICC Twenty20 World Cup Qualifying series in Belfast.

IRELAND Slaughter of the innocents ( )

Records tumble as Ireland crash to record defeat by New Zealand.

IRELAND West Indies finish tour with 6 wicket win ( )

Afy Fletcher and Anisa Mohammed spin West Indies to comfortable 6 wicket win.

IRELAND West Indies win Twenty20 clash ( )

Stephanie Taylor hits 90 in 48 balls as West Indies beat Ireland by 75 runs.

IRELAND Five wicket win for Ireland ( )

Ireland prevail in low scoring encounter. Kyle McCallan and Andre Botha both star again.

IRELAND Ireland defeat Bangladesh 'A' ( )

Andre Botha stars with the bat and Kyle McCallan with the ball as Ireland beat Bangladesh 'A' by 82 runs.

IRELAND Dougherty earns call up ( )

Eoin Morgan withdraws from Ireland squad, and is replaced by Chris Dougherty of Bready.

IRELAND Islam hundred puts Bangladesh A on top ( )

Bangladesh A lead by 34 after a rain affected second day.

IRELAND West Indies defeat Ireland women by 5 wickets ( )

West Indies survive scare to beat Ireland by 5 wickets in rain affected encounter.

IRELAND Tame draw at College Park ( )

The game at College Park ends in stalemate.

IRELAND Wickets tumble on day 1 ( )

13 wickets fall on first day between Ireland 'A' and Bangladesh 'A'.

IRELAND ICC pay tribute to John Wright ( )

Senior ICC officials pay tribute to John Wright.

IRELAND John Wright passes away ( )

Former Irish Cricket Union President and Secretary John Wright has died after a short illness.

IRELAND Ireland name squads ( )

Ireland have named their squads for forthcoming games with Bangladesh 'A', New Zealand and Scotland.

IRELAND Honours even at Oak Hill ( )

Reinhardt Strydom and Dinesh Mongia star with the bat as both the Ireland XI and Lashings XI win a game each.

IRELAND Ireland rocked by O'Brien injury ( )

Kevin O'Brien tears hamstring and faces month lay off.

IRELAND MCC beat Ireland Under 19's by 6 runs ( )

Nigel Jones makes 104 as MCC beat Ireland Under 19's in high scoring affair.

IRELAND George looks forward to Ireland tour ( )

West Indies women's captain Nadine George on the forthcoming clashes with Ireland.

IRELAND Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup draw ( )

The quarter final draw has been made for the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup.

IRELAND Euris Europe Ulster Plate 2008 ( )

Draw for 2nd Round.

IRELAND Bangladesh 'A' name tour squad ( )

Bangladesh name a squad of 14 for their tour of Ireland.

IRELAND Ireland name Under 17 squad ( )

Lee Nelson will captain Ireland Under 17's in Belfast in July.

IRELAND Paul Stirling named Under 19 captain. ( )

Paul Stirling will captain Ireland Under 19's against The MCC on Friday. Shane Getkate and Adrian D'Arcy miss the match.

IRELAND North Wicklow defeat Ireland Women ( )

A narrow 4 run win for North Wicklow against Irish women.

IRELAND Ireland Under 19 squad named ( )

A panel of twelve has been selected to play the MCC at Carrickfergus on Friday June 20th.

IRELAND World T20 qualifier schedule announced ( )

Ireland placed in Group A along with Scotland and Bermuda. Kenya, The Netherlands and Canada contest Group B.

IRELAND O'Brien to captain Ireland 'A' side ( )

Ireland have announced details of games against Bangladesh 'A' later this month, including the first international fixture in the North West for 4 years.

IRELAND Administrators take pathway to success ( )

Senior administrators from the top Associate Members are attending five day course in England.

IRELAND Ireland women name squad for West Indies games ( )

Ireland women have named a squad of 13 for their games against the West Indies later this month.

IRELAND Ireland Women lose to Sandyford ( )

A badly depleted Ireland women's side lose heavily to Sandyford.

IRELAND Ireland XI name squad for T20 games ( )

Trent Johnston and Jeremy Bray return to an Ireland XI squad for two T20 matches against a Lashings XI.

IRELAND Full Member Price Freeze ( )

Become a full member of Cricket Ireland in 2008, and pay exactly the same for 2009 membership, including Ireland versus England ticket.

IRELAND Ireland finish with 99 run loss ( )

Ireland end campaign with 99 run loss to Northants.

IRELAND Ireland fall just short ( )

Kevin O'Brien hits 93 but Ireland fall 1 run short.

IRELAND Mullingar defeat Ireland women ( )

195 from Same Singh helps Mullingar defeat weakened Ireland side.

IRELAND Ireland hit by Porterfield withdrawal ( )

Ireland have called up Chris Dougherty in place of William Porterfield.

IRELAND Ireland women seek coach ( )

Ireland women are seeking a new coach to replace Miriam Grealey who stepped down earlier this year.

IRELAND McAllister called into Ireland squad ( )

Fintan McAllister of Rush is called into the Friends Provident Squad in place of Gary Wilson.

IRELAND Matt Dwyer to coach Ireland U19's ( )

Matt Dwyer to coach Ireland Under 19's during 2008 season.

IRELAND Gwen Morgan stars in Irish win ( )

5 wickets from Gwen Morgan sees Ireland to comfortable win.

IRELAND Balbirnie and Getkate star in win ( )

Andrew Balbirnie scores 88 as Southern U17's run up 333. Shane Getkate takes 4 wickets as NCU U17's reply with 207.

IRELAND Ireland v Warwickshire:post match reaction ( )

Phil Simmons, William Porterfield and David Williams give their reaction to Ireland's win over Warwickshire.

IRELAND Leicestershire name FP squad ( )

Paul Nixon skippers Leicestershire in Belfast clash.

IRELAND Ireland stun Warwickshire ( )

William Porterfield leads Ireland to four wicket win over Warwickshire.

IRELAND Heather Whelan takes break ( )

Ireland women's captain Heather Whelan takes a break from the game.

IRELAND Warwickshire name strong FP squad ( )

Test players Darren Maddy, Ian Salisbury and Monde Zondeki are named in Warwickshire squad to face Ireland on Friday.

IRELAND Ireland name unchanged FP Trophy squad ( )

Phil Simmons names an unchanged 13 for the Friends Provident games against Warwickshire and Leicestershire.

IRELAND Ireland to play Australia ( )

World Champions Australia will play Ireland in June 2010.

IRELAND Merrion defeat Ireland women ( )

Ireland lose to Merrion by 2 wickets despite a fine all round display by Nicki Coffey.

IRELAND Battling Ireland lose to Leicestershire ( )

Beaten but far from disgraced Ireland go down by 39 runs to Leicestershire.

IRELAND Southern XI beat NW by 4 wickets. ( )

A fine all round performance by Andrew Balbirnie helps Southern XI beat NW by 4 wickets in first game of Under 17 Interpro Series.

IRELAND Winning start for women against Malahide ( )

Cecelia Joyce and Melissa Scott Hayward star as Cricket Ireland women defeat Malahide in season opener.

IRELAND McCarthy leads Ireland to victory ( )

44 not out from Barry McCarthy leads Ireland to a 5th place finish at the Under 15 Championship in the West Indies.

IRELAND Ireland lose to Bangladesh ( )

Nazeef Ahmed spins Ireland to a 5 wicket defeat by Bangladesh.

IRELAND Ireland name FP squad ( )

Ravi Rampaul finally confirmed as overseas player.

IRELAND Ireland lose heavily to West Indies ( )

Ireland Under 15's lose by 103 runs to the West Indies.

IRELAND Ireland hammer Kenya by 7 wickets ( )

Shane Getkate stars with bat and ball as Ireland beat Kenya by 7 wickets.

IRELAND Ireland lose to Nottinghamshire ( )

Kevin O'Brien stars with the ball but Ireland lose to Nottinghamshire by 56 runs.

IRELAND RSA new Official Team Sponsor ( )

RSA has been named as the new Official team sponsor for Irish cricket.

IRELAND Nottinghamshire announce squad ( )

Notts include 5 internationals for their FPT clash with Ireland.

IRELAND Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup 2008 ( )

Preliminary round matches scheduled for Saturday 26 April. Major changes in the 2008 regulations.

IRELAND Win for Ireland Under 15's ( )

A man of the match performance from Shane Getkate helps Ireland to a comfortable win over South East Trinidad.

IRELAND Ireland lose to Pakistan ( )

Shane Getkate and Jason van der Merwe the only bright notes of a heavy Irish defeat to Pakistan.

IRELAND Ireland announce FPT squad ( )

James Hall is called into the squad and William Porterfield is confirmed as captain.

IRELAND ICC Europe Officials Education Update ( )

ICC Europe has produced an update on the training, development and support of match officials.

IRELAND West Indies Diary Part 2 ( )

The second instalment sees Ireland lose their warm game against Barbados.

IRELAND Lords Taverners Tribute Lunch ( )

A special tribute lunch for Alan Lewis and Adrian Birrell will take place on Wednesday May 28th at Clontarf Castle.

IRELAND ICC Women's Camp Part 3 ( )

Eimear Richardson reports on the final stage of the ICC Europe women's camp in Spain.

IRELAND ICC Women's Camp Part 2 ( )

More news from the ICC Europe Women's camp in La Manga.

IRELAND West Indies Diary Part 1 ( )

News from the first few days in the Caribbean - including a meeting with true legands of the game.

IRELAND Players Diary Part 1 ( )

An insight into the first few days at the ICC Europe training camp at La Manga.

IRELAND 2008 Ticket Prices Announced ( )

Cricket Ireland reveals new ticket price structure for 2008.

IRELAND Irish women attend European Academy ( )

Ireland have seven representatives at European Academy plus Coach Nigel Pyne.

IRELAND Ireland Under 15 West Indies Tour ( )

The schedule has been confirmed for the Ireland Under 15 tour of the West Indies later this month.

IRELAND Dave Langford-Smith announces retirement ( )

Ireland opening bowler Dave Langford-Smith has decided to retire from international cricket.

IRELAND NICA Junior Academy trip to La Manga ( )

Intensive five days in the sun for young cricketers.

IRELAND Grealey steps down as Coach ( )

Miriam Grealey has stepped down as coach of the Ireland Women's team due to family commitments.

IRELAND Johnston announces break from international cricket ( )

Trent Johnston to take a break from international cricket.

IRELAND Ireland lose again to Bangladesh ( )

Ireland lose by 79 runs to Bangladesh, despite 70 from Niall O'Brien.

IRELAND Concern Bangladesh bowled over by Irish team ( )

Concern's programme in Bangladesh welcomed the Irish cricket squad as guests of honour at their annual St Patrick's Day reception tonight.

IRELAND ICC Board Meeting ( )

Confirmation of the news that the ICC have decided to reduced the number of teams in the 2011 World Cup from 16 to 14.

IRELAND Wright wins Global Award ( )

John Wright has won an ICC Global Lifetime Service Award.

IRELAND Important notification for N Ireland Cricket Coaches ( )

New system for clearing coaches now in place.

IRELAND Emerging Academy Trip to Lords ( )

A trip to the home of cricket for cricketers of the future.

IRELAND Ireland v UAE match reaction ( )

Post match reaction to Ireland's 9 wicket win over UAE.

IRELAND Simmons makes his mark ( )

Fitness top of the Simmons agenda. Alcohol and fizzy drinks banned during games.

IRELAND Magnificent Saqib fails to stop Ireland ( )

Ireland wins by 9 wickets to move into second place on 49 points.

IRELAND Irish cricket DVD on sale ( )

A review of 'Breaking Boundaries' - the story of the Irish cricket team at the World Cup.

IRELAND Breaking Boundaries now on sale ( )

The story of Ireland's extraordinary Cricket World Cup adventure - 'Breaking Boundaries' is now on sale.

IRELAND Ireland on verge of victory ( )

Niall O'Brien's 174 puts Ireland on the brink of victory.

IRELAND Niall O'Brien century puts Ireland in control ( )

A record 7th wicket stand of 163 between Niall O'Brien and Trent Johnston has put Ireland well on top on day two.

IRELAND Cricket Ireland Board meets for first time ( )

Belfast and Dublin to host England games. Joe Doherty and Richard Johnson appointed Chairmen of Cricket and Finance.

IRELAND European Championship schedule announced ( )

ICC Europe has announced the fixture details for the 2008 European Championships which will be held in the Leinster region.

IRELAND Ireland make sound start ( )

A fine all round display puts Ireland in the box seat.

IRELAND Ireland wary of UAE challenge ( )

A look ahead to Ireland's first game of the 2008 season.

IRELAND Historic win for Ireland ( )

Andrew Britton stars as Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 6 wickets.

IRELAND Ireland gain revenge over Bermuda ( )

Fine performances from Greg Thompson and James Hall help Ireland to 69 run win.

IRELAND Ireland name Under 15 squad ( )

Hugh Mac Donnell from Leinster will captain Ireland in Under 15 international tournament in the West Indies.

IRELAND Four Irish attend European Academy in India ( )

Gary Kidd, Andrew Poynter, Fintan Mc Allister and Gary Wilson all attend the ICC European Academy in Mumbai.

IRELAND Pete Johnston in Malaysia ( )

An insight into the Under 19 World Cup from video analyst Peter Johnston.

IRELAND Heather Whelan tour diary part 5 ( )

Ireland captain Heather Whelan looks back on her visit to a UNICEF/UNAIDS project.

IRELAND Ireland clinch third place ( )

A fine all round display sees Ireland clinch third place by defeating The Netherlands.

IRELAND West Indies defeat Ireland ( )

Another defeat for Ireland as West Indies win by 7 wickets.

IRELAND Rankin to miss tour ( )

Boyd Rankin will not tour UAE or Bangladesh as he recovers from a stress fracture.

IRELAND South Africa end Irish hopes ( )

Heartbreak for Ireland Women as defeat by South Africa ends their World Cup dreams.

IRELAND Ireland lose to Bermuda ( )

A late order batting collapse sees Ireland beaten by Bermuda by 20 runs.

IRELAND Joyce stars as Ireland make semis ( )

A 5 wicket haul and 70 runs makes it another day to remember for Isobel Joyce.

IRELAND Heather Whelan Tour Diary Part 4 ( )

A better day as Ireland crush Scotland by 9 wickets.

IRELAND Heather Whelan Tour Diary Part 3 ( )

Heather Whelan reflects on a disappointing loss to Pakistan.

IRELAND Ashraful and Hasan lead Bangladesh to victory ( )

Bangladesh romp to 8 wicket win over Ireland.

IRELAND Players Unite Against AIDS ( )

Players at the ICC Women’s World Cup qualifier took time out from their tournament schedule to deliver a coaching clinic at a local school in South Africa today.

IRELAND Genesis Partnerships appointed by Irish Cricket ( )

Genesis Partnerships has been announced by the Irish Cricket Union as the exclusive sponsorship agency to develop and sell new sponsorship packages including Team Sponsor, Event Sponsor, Grassroots Sponsor, Twenty/20 Sponsor and Supplier Partnerships.

IRELAND Hall boost for Ireland ( )

Ireland's qualification hopes were boosted by the news that James Hall has been declared fit to face Bangladesh.

IRELAND Ireland cruise to win over Scotland ( )

Isobel Joyce plays starring role as Irelandcrush Scotland by 9 wickets on Day Two of the WWCQS.

IRELAND Ireland lose on opening day to Pakistan ( )

Ireland to Pakistan by 57 runs on the first day of the WWCQ Series.

IRELAND Heather Whelan Diary Part 2 ( )

Heather Whelan, Ireland's captain, provides the second instalment of her ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier diary.

IRELAND Grealey hopeful of qualification ( )

Miriam Grealey full of confidence ahead of the vital World Cup Qualifying game with Pakistan.

IRELAND Ray Mali launches ICC WWCQ ( )

Ireland begin their quest to qualify for the World Cup today in South Africa.

IRELAND 10 wicket win for England ( )

A 110 run partnership between James Taylor and Ben Godleman help England to comprehensive victory.

IRELAND Isobel Joyce Tour Diary Part 1 ( )

Isobel Joyce on her thoughts as Ireland attempt to qualify for the Women's World Cup.

IRELAND Injury worries for Ireland ahead of England game ( )

James Hall doubtful as Ireland prepare to take on England.

IRELAND Under 19's special guests of Irish Ambassador ( )

The Irish Ambassador hosted a special reception for the Ireland Under 19 squad - also in attendance was the British High Commissioner.

IRELAND Ireland Under 19 World Cup preparations ( )

Ireland manager Brian Walsh talks about Ireland's training camp in India.

IRELAND Heather Whelan Tour Diary Part 1 ( )

Ireland skipper Heather Whelan provides the first instalment of her diary of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier.

IRELAND Stirling delight at senior call up ( )

Irish batting sensation Paul Stirling is looking forward to joining up with the Ireland senior squad next month.

IRELAND Ireland crushed by New Zealand ( )

Ireland suffer a 181 run loss to New Zealand in their final Under 19 World Cup warm up game.

IRELAND Ireland name tour squad ( )

17 year old Paul Stirling is one of a new number of faces in the Ireland squad which will tour the UAE and Bangladesh.

IRELAND Speed pays tribute to John Wright ( )

The Chief Executive of the International Cricket Council, Malcolm Speed, has praised recent changes in the way the game is run in Ireland.

IRELAND Ireland Under 19's defeated twice in India ( )

Ireland Under 19's lose their two warm up games on their Indian tour.

IRELAND Ireland defeat PNG in Under 19 warm up game ( )

A fine all round performance from James Hall helps Ireland to a narrow two wicket win over Papua New Guinea in Malaysia.

IRELAND Let's shock the world again ( )

The cream of Ireland’s young cricketers set off in an attempt to emulate their elders and find World Cup glory.

IRELAND New era for Irish cricket ( )

The Irish Cricket Union is formally dissolved at its Annual General Meeting.

IRELAND Ireland confident of qualification in South Africa ( )

With the Women’s World Cup Qualifiers only 3 weeks away, Irish Coach Miriam Grealey talks about her squad’s preparations and aspirations for the up coming tournament in Stellenbosch, South Africa

IRELAND John Wright wins ICC European Award ( )

John Wright has won the ICC European Lifetime Service Award for 2007.

IRELAND O'Rourke determined to gain Test scalp ( )

With the Under 19 World Cup just three weeks away, Ireland coach Brian O'Rourke speaks to CricketEurope about the team's preparation.

IRELAND Women's World Cup Qualifier schedule announced ( )

Ireland drawn with Pakistan, Zimbabwe and Scotland in World Cup Qualifier Pool.

IRELAND ICU and ECB sign six year deal ( )

The ICU and ECB announce a deal covering ODI's, participation in the Friends Provident Trophy, and television contracts.

IRELAND Roy Torrens wins Service to Sport Award ( )

Ireland manager Roy Torrens is the recipient of the WJ "Paddy Patterson" Service To Sport award at the Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards.

IRELAND Ginger O' Brien honoured by former school ( )

CBS Westland Row honours former sporting great Brendan “Ginger” O’Brien.

IRELAND Ireland set for trio of ODI's ( )

The Irish Cricket Union are on the verge of confirming three one-day internationals with Bangladesh.

IRELAND John Wright looks back ( )

Richard Bullick talks to the retiring ICU Secretary about a dramatic decade of change in Irish cricket.

IRELAND Women's World Cup Qualifier moved to S Africa ( )

Melissa Scott-Hayward is called into the Irish squad for the World Cup qualifiers to replace the unavailable Jillian Smythe.

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