The View
Nathan Johns: 24 March
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Cricket Ireland grows as a company while outside funding increases. Yet more cricket is not being played. What is going on?
Andrew Nixon: 11 January
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Two tiered Tests, inaction on Afghanistan and the return of the "EuroSlam".
Barry Chambers: 9 January
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Can we look forward to Ireland Men playing more cricket in 2025? Will the artist formerly known as the Euroslam finally be debuting in 2025?
Irish International
Death of Pat Dineen
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There was sad news this week with the death of former international Pat Dineen. By way of tribute we reproduce Edward Liddle's biography of the Munster legend.
Ireland fail the Test
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It seems the bigwigs have lost sight of the fact that their primary role is to stage games of cricket.
Ireland confirm Afghanistan series cancellation
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Ireland will play home series against West Indies and England as previously announced, but their continued financial constraints have led to the scrapping of the series against Afghanistan.
Hoey to lead Ireland Wolves
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Gavin Hoey will lead a 15-strong Ireland Wolves squad to Abu Dhabi next month where they will play a triangular one-day series against Afghanistan A and Sri Lanka A.
Afghanistan confirm A team tri-series
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The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has confirmed that it will host a Tri-Nation Series featuring A teams from Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Ireland.
Tectors frustrated by rain
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Tim Tector became the third member of his family to win a full Ireland cap last night but his debut ended in frustration as the final T20 international against Zimbabwe was abandoned in Harare.
CricketEurope International
Dutch Lions to play in North East Series
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The KNCB Dutch Lions World Cup qualifying plans took further shape today with the confirmation they would spend a week preparing at the ‘North East Cricket Series’ in July.
USA beat Canada to clinch Americas top spot
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A dramatic final day at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Americas Qualifier saw a rampant USA snatch top spot and a place in the next round of qualification thanks to a commanding 78-run victory over Canada in Buenos Aires.
Scotland name squad for Women's World Cup Qualifiers
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The Scotland Women's squad has been confirmed for next month's Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Pakistan.
Falkland Islands return to international cricket
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The Falkland Islands play their first internationals in 14 years in a six match T20I series in Costa Rica.
Namibia end tri-series with DLS win
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A 12 run win for the hosts over Canada ends the latest leg of CWC League 2.
Irish Interprovincial
Balbirnie set for Warriors switch?
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Ireland Test captain Andrew Balbirnie looks set to be transferred to the North West Warriors for the 2025 interpro season.
Interpro fixtures released
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Fixtures for the 2025 season of the Inter-Provincial Series have been released – this year the T20 Trophy competition will be played across four three-day festivals across Ireland.
All Ireland Cups
National Cup draw released
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The draw has been made for the first round of the National Cup.
Dates announced for All-Ireland T20 finals
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While the wait continues for the international summer schedule to be confirmed, the governing body has confirmed the dates for the All-Ireland T20 competition's this summer.
Mouthwatering clashes in Irish Senior Cup
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The draw has been made for the first round of the Irish Senior Cup with some intriguing ties down for decision on May 17th.
Northern
Callum Atkinson named NCU CEO
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The NCU have confirmed the appointment of Callum Atkinson as their CEO.
Holywood unveil overseas players
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Holywood have announced their overseas players for the upcoming 2025 season.
Ian Butler joins Islamabad United
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Ian Butler is joining Islamabad United for the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League as their Bowling Coach.
Laurelvale 150th anniversary
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Laurelvale are celebrating their 150th Anniversary with a gala dinner at Portadown R.F.C Saturday 12th April, with any and all welcome.
Leinster
Clontarf confirm new Head Coach
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Clontarf have confirmed the signing of Nicky Kenny as their new Head Coach.
Phoenix announce new professional
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Phoenix have signed Australian batsman Eknoor Singh as their overseas professional for the 2025 campaign.
Double signing boost for Railway Union
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Railway Union have announced the signing of South African Lolit Sesele as their Director of Youth Cricket, and also confirmed that Irish youth international Gethin Kelleher is joining from Terenure.
New Head Coach for The Hills
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The Hills Cricket Club have announced Kevin Heuvel as the club’s head coach for the upcoming season.
North West
NW release season's fixture schedule
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The North West have released their schedule for the 2025 season that gets underway in just over five weeks time on April 26th.
Another change of professional for Ballyspallen
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Ballyspallen are set to sign South African Kasigo Rapulana for the 2025 season.
Mixed news for Bonds Glen
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There has been a bit of movement at Championship side Bonds Glen with one player in, one out, and another who mightn't play much of a role.
Moore the merrier
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Lawrence Moore will be honoured at the Irish Cricket Awards later this week.
Irish Women's Representative
South Africa confirm Ireland tour
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Cricket South Africa have confirmed that Ireland Women will visit for six white-ball games in December.
Super Series fixtures released
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Fixtures for the 2025 season of the Super Series have been released – this year the T20 Trophy competition will include three two-day festivals to provide a solid lead-in to the T20 World Cup European Qualifier in August.
Ireland Women 2025 fixtures unveiled
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Ireland Women will have two World Cup qualifying tournaments, and home series against Zimbabwe and Pakistan.
Joyce to leave Ireland role
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Ed Joyce will leave his role as Head Coach of the Ireland women’s team in April, after the 50-over World Cup qualifiers in Pakistan.
Aimee Maguire suspended from bowling by ICC
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Ireland’s Aimee Maguire has been suspended from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect after an Independent Assessment confirmed that the left-arm spinner uses an illegal bowling action.
Other News
Irish Cricket Awards
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Mark Adair and Orla Prendergast crowned successful years in international cricket with the premier prizes at the 13th Business Plus Irish Cricket Awards.
Adair and Prendergast headline winners at Ireland awards
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Mark Adair and Orla Prendergast were the big winners at the 13th Irish Cricket Awards held in Dublin, as they were respectively named Men’s and Women’s International Player of the Year for 2024.
European T20 tournament gets green light
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Cricket Ireland are hopeful that the new venture finally gets off the ground unlike the ill-fated Euroslam tournament.
Irish Men's Youth Representative
Riley to skipper Ireland U19's in Zimbabwe
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Pembroke's Olly Riley will captain a 14-player squad that has been selected for an upcoming tour of Zimbabwe in what will also be a first tour for the side in the southern African country.
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