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Future Series
50 over Friendly: Emerging Knights beat Lightning Bolts by 4 wickets
Moylena, 22 May.
Lightning Bolts 323-7 (50 overs: Macdara Cosgrove 119, Abidullah Taniwal 46*; Finn Lutton 2-52)
Emerging Knights 324-6 (36 overs: C McCullough 97, E Wilson 39, M Aahil 37, CJ vd Walt 37*, M Halliday 35)
Macdara Cosgrave (CricketEurope)
With Cricket Ireland culling the white-ball element of the Future Series, the Unions have decided to arrange their own fixtures to give their fringe players some much needed cricket in T20 and 50-overs cricket. The first of these games took place at Moylena and was a high-scoring contest with Macdara Cosgrave making 119 in a Bolts total of 323 for 7. That looked imposing but proved anything but. Carson McCullough thumped 97 and there were 30's for Ewan Wilson, Mohammed Aahil, CJ van der Walt and Matthew Halliday in a four wicket win that was achieved in 36 overs. The Knights are in action next with a 50-over clash against the Warriors at Ardmore on June 3rd, while the following week they are playing four T20's - two against the Warriors at Waringstown, and two against Leinster Bolts at Instonians.
NCU T20 Cup
Group A: CIYMS beat Waringstown by 48 runs.
Belmont, 22 May.
CIYMS 191-6 (20 overs; H Rolfes 65, J Matchett 44, C Dougherty 31, J Egan 21; J Cameron-Dow 2-26)
Waringstown 143 (18.3 overs; A Dennison 37, M Topping 25, S Topping 22; J Matchett 3-9, J Mulder 2-19, C McCullough 2-23)
Waringstown lost again, this time to a very much in-form CIYMS by 48 runs. Herman Rolfes top-scored for the Belmont side with 65 from 42 balls (seven fours, two sixes) adding 89 in eight overs with skipper John Matchett, who scored a rapid 44. There were runs too for Chris Dougherty (31) and Jake Egan (21) in a total of 191 for six. Matchett then took three wickets as Waringstown were bowled out for 143 – Adam Dennison hitting four sixes in a counterattacking 37.
NCU T20 Cup
Group A: Instonians beat Muckamore by 58 runs.
Shaw's Bridge, 22 May.
Instonians 203-7 (20 overs; N Rock 78, A White 52; R Ranasinge 2-32, C Dakhane 2-39, J van der Merwe 2-49)
Muckamore 145-8 (20 overs; J Keates 51*, S Suresh 28; S Dadswell 2-21, B Rose 2-24, J Magee 2-25)
The Instonians bandwagon rolls on with Neil Rock once again in the runs in their victory over Muckamore. ‘Pebbles’ thumped 11 fours and four sixes in a 31-ball 78, giving another reminder to Ireland Chief of Selectors Andrew White – who happened to be batting at the other end! The pair shared a fourth wicket stand of 77 in 33 balls with White striking seven boundaries in a quickfire 52, as Inst’ posted 203 for seven. Muckamore were never in contention as early wickets for Shane Dadswell and James Magee all but ended the game. Jude Keates hit a defiant half century, but it was too little too late as the Shaw’s Bridge side closed out a 58-run win.
NCU T20 Cup
Group B: Templepatrick tied with Woodvale.
The Cloghan, 22 May.
Templepatrick 127-8 (20 overs; B Cave 33; J Martin 3-12, C Robinson 2-16)
Woodvale 127-8 (20 overs; R Pretorius 33, L Kaestner 26, J Rose 24; C Swart 2-24, E Carlisle 2-29)
Action from the game at The Cloughan (CricketEurope)
There was real drama at The Cloughan as Templepatrick and Woodvale shared the spoils in a thrilling tie. Woodvale needed six off the last over bowled by Charles Swart, who picked up two wickets to leave them needing two off the last ball. Matthew Peak managed one before being run out to leave the scores level on 127. Ben Cave had cleared the ropes four times for the hosts in a hard-hit 33, while there was a first appearance of the season for Sri Lankan international Sandun Weerakkody, who made 19. James Martin picked up three wickets. Ruhan Pretorius (33) and Ludwig Kaestner (26) added 64 for the second wicket to put Woodvale on top before the late excitement.
NWCU T20
Group B: Ardmore lost to Ballyspallen by 7 wickets.
The Bleachgreen, 22 May.
Ardmore 200-6 (20 overs; J Ali 101, M Kharotai 44, H Zimmermann 36; D McElhinney 4-31)
Ballyspallen 201-3 (18 overs; I Bird 102, K Rapulana 49*; J Ali 2-38)
Isaac Bird scored a century (CricketEurope)
It was a tale of two centuries as Ballyspallen pulled off a remarkable run chase to beat Ardmore by seven wickets. Junaid Ali hit 14 fours and 3 sixes in a 54-ball 101, while Muhammad Edrees cleared the ropes five times in a 24-ball 44 as the Bleachgreen side posted 200 for 6 - Dylan McElhinney took four wickets including three in four balls. Isaac Bird had flown in his short time at Ballyspallen, and once again the New Zealander showed his class by hitting 12 fours and 6 sixes in a 51-ball 102, dominating an opening stand of 93 with Pushpender Singh (21). Kasigo Rapulana took up the mantle with Bird's departure, his unbeaten 48 (6 fours, 1 six) sealing a stunning seven wickets win with two overs to spare.
NWCU T20
Group D: Glendermott lost to Newbuildings by 10 wickets.
The Rectory, 22 May.
Glendermott 148-3 (20 overs; J Lynch 50ret*, A Johnson 37*, C Doherty 34; J Thompson 2-29)
Newbuildings 149-0 (12.3 overs; J Dunn 78*, J Thompson 66*)
Jason Dunn and Johnny Thompson added 149 for the first wicket (CricketEurope)
An opening stand of 149 between Jason Dunn and Johnny Thompson led Newbuildings to an emphatic ten-wicket win at Glendermott. Dunn top-scored with a 32-ball unbeaten 78 (7 fours, 6 sixes), while JT made 66 not out against his old club, also clearing the ropes six times as well as hitting five fours. Earlier, JT took two wickets in the home side's 148 for 3 - Jason Lynch making 50 before retiring hurt, while there were 30's for Alan Johnson (6 fours, 1 six) and Craig Doherty (34). It wasn't enough as Newbuildings raced to the win in the 13th over - without Peat Salmon making it to the middle.
NWCU T20
Group D: Fox Lodge lost to Bready by 8 wickets.
Ballymagorry, 22 May.
Fox Lodge 107-8 (20 overs; G Maneeshan 26, J Milligan 21; I Young 2-27)
Bready 109-2 (11.1 overs; G Roulston 63, J van Heerdon 41*)
Gavin Roulston hit 9 fours and 2 sixes in a top score of 63 in 44 balls, sharing a second wicket stand of 80 in nine overs with Josh van Heerdon (41*) as Bready overpowered Fox Lodge. The Ballymagorry side had struggled to 107 for 8 with Gayan Maneeshan (26) and Jason Milligan (21) their main contributors - two wickets for Ian Young. The Magheramason side knocked off their modest target with minimum fuss in just 11.1 overs to clinch the eight-wicket win.
NWCU T20
Group B: St Johnston lost to Eglinton by 4 wickets.
The Boathole, 22 May.
St Johnston 122-8 (20 overs; M Rankin 32, J Hansadale 27; D McElhatton 3-11, R Millar 2-24)
Eglinton 124-6 (17.4 overs; L Doherty 28; D Anthony 3-22, J Hansadale 2-29)
Eglinton edged out St Johnston in a tight game at The Boathole. The home side made 122 for 8 with Michael Rankin making a run-a-ball 32 (3 fours, 1 six), sharing a second wicket stand of 53 with Josh Hansadale (27). The Aussie is now at the Saints after the NW didn't allow him to be registered at Fox Lodge. Dylan McElhatton (3-11) and Robbie Millar (2-24) were in the wickets for the villagers. Liam Doherty sped off with a quick 28, but skipper David Anthony (3-22) and Hansadale (2-29) had Eglinton fretting. Step forward Ross McLaughlin who hit three fours in his unbeaten 17 to seal the four-wicket win in the 18th over.
NWCU T20
Group C: Brigade beat Bonds Glen by 9 wickets.
Beechgrove, 22 May.
Bonds Glen 141-8 (20 overs; D Posthumus 61; A Britton 3-21, D Barr 2-28)
Brigade 146-1 (15.1 overs; C Melly 85*, A McDaid 44*)
Cameron Melly scored an unbeaten 85 (Mervyn Robinson)
Cameron Melly and Adam McDaid shared a second wicket stand of 136 in 14 overs to lead Brigade to a 9-wicket win at home to Bonds Glen. Chasing 142, Scott Macbeth went early, but Melly hit 12 fours and 3 sixes in an unbeaten 40-ball 85, while McDaid's 44 not out included seven boundaries. Divan Posthumus - back from South Africa following family bereavements - had earlier cleared the ropes four times in a 42-ball 61, while Andy Britton (3-21) and DD Barr (2-28) were best with the ball for Brigade.
NWCU T20
Group C: Coleraine walkover v Burndennett
Sandel Lodge, 22 May.
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Burndennett conceded the game after they were unable to gather up enough players due to work commitments to make the trip to Coleraine.
NWCU T20
Group A: Killyclooney beat Strabane by 5 wickets.
Killyclooney, 22 May.
Strabane 171-4 (20 overs; R Logue 49, A Gillespie 42, S Shirzad 24; T Dougherty 2-42)
Killyclooney 173-5 (18.3 overs; K Hall 56, W Finlay 33, T Dougherty 24; R Logue 2-41)
Kenzie Hall's half century spearheaded Killyclooney's successful pursuit of 171 at home to Strabane. The skipper top-scored with 56 from 37 balls (8 fours, 3 sixes), sharing an opening stand of 62 in the powerplay with William Finlay (33). Timmy Dougherty chipped in with 24 as 'Clooney won by five wickets in the penultimate over. Earlier, Rhys Logue (49) and Aaron Gillespie (42) shared a second wicket partnership of 79 in eight overs to help their side to 171 for 4 - Subhan Shirzad making an 11-ball 24. They needed him to continue in that vein a bit longer, but it wasn't to be.
CL Women's Senior Cup
Round 1: Phoenix lost to Balbriggan by 6 wickets.
Phoenix Park, 22 May.
Phoenix 121-5 (20 overs; Nevedha Saravanarajan 38, Arisha Foysal 22*; T Maritz 2-21)
Balbriggan 123-4 (14.5 overs; Lara Maritz 48, Madison Landsman 35)
Balbriggan pulled off the shock of the night as they ousted Phoenix by six wickets on their home patch. Gaby Lewis went cheaply and the hosts made a relatively modest 121 for 5 - Nevedha Saravanarajan top scoring with 38 and two wickets for Tess Maritz. The chase was surprisingly straightforward as Lara Maritz took her Super Series isolation out on Phoenix by thumping a quickfire 48, and was well supported by overseas player and fellow Holywood member Madison Landsman - who made 35 as the six wickets win was sealed in the 15th over. Balbriggan will meet Merrion in the last four while the other semi-final will pit Pembroke and Malahide.
CL Women's Senior Cup
Round 1: Leinster lost to Merrion by 35 runs.
Rathmines, 22 May.
Merrion 169-4 (20 overs; B Armstrong 71, R Stokell 35, L Paul 24)
Leinster 134-4 (20 overs; S MacMahon 47, L Delany 43)
New Zealand professional Bella Armstrong continued her rich vein of form as she followed up Sunday's century with 71 in a Merrion total of 169 for 4 at Rathmines - runs too for Irish internationals Rebecca Stokell (35) and Leah Paul (24). Leinster's own Irish duo Sophie MacMahon (47) and Laura Delany (43) were in the runs but never threatened to chase it down, ending 35 short on 134 for 4.
CL Women's Senior Cup
Round 1: Malahide beat Clontarf by 15 runs.
The Village, 22 May.
Malahide 132-7 (20 overs; A Kerrison 31*, M Thompson 22; L Barry 2-16, A Pasley 2-28)
Clontarf 117-6 (20 overs; G Sargent 26*, H Pasley 26*; A Kerrison 2-15, S Condron 2-20)
Closest game of the night was at The Village where Malahide edged out Clontarf by 15 runs. Meg Thompson made 22 and Anna Kerrison an unbeaten 31in a home side total of 132 for seven - two wickets apiece for Lucy Barry and Anna Pasley. Clontarf were in early trouble, but recovered thanks to Gemma Sargent and Hannah Pasley's 7th wickets stand that ultimately fell just short.
CL Women's Senior Cup
Round 1: Pembroke beat Rush by 122 runs.
Sydney Parade, 22 May.
Pembroke 185-5 (20 overs; L Little 64, O Prendergast 39, S Forbes 37; O Bartlett 2-23)
Rush 63 (17.5 overs; H Little 5-13)
Pembroke as expected proved too strong for Rush at Sydney Parade. Pembroke racked up 185 for 5 with Louise Little top-scoring with 64, and runs too for Orla Prendergast (39) and Sarah Forbes (37) - two wickets for Ocean Bartlett. Hannah Little then made it a good day for the family by taking five wickets for 13 - unlucky for Rush who were bundled out for 63.
Final Scores from the past 2 days
Headline News
Templepatrick and Woodvale tie in thriller
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THERE was real drama at The Cloughan as Templepatrick and Woodvale shared the spoils in a thrilling tie.
Balbirnie ton downs Windies
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Andy Balbirnie scored his ninth one-day international century at Clontarf and was backed up by a fine team performance as Ireland swept to a surprisingly easy 124-run victory over the West Indies in the first of a three-match series.
Jersey name squad for Women's World T20 qualifying tournament
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Jersey Cricket has named the squad which will travel to Rome for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier, Division 2.
McCord does his sums
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There are few shrewder brains in the NCU Premier League than Cliftonville Academy captain Matty McCord.
Davy the destroyer
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There was only one story on Saturday night as the cricketing fraternity tuned in to the “Miracle of Waringstown',
Dream come true for Carmichael
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When 18-year-old Cade Carmichael packed his suitcase in Durban, he jetted off to Belfast with the stated aim of playing for Ireland. That is expected to happen next week for the Instonians batsman, named in the Ireland squad to face the West Indies in Dublin.
Under strength Ireland face West Indies challenge
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PAUL STIRLING will lead an under strength Ireland team against West Indies in the first of three one-day internationals at Clontarf today, knowing the odds are not in favour of him adding to his personal successes against the visitors.
More injury woe for Ireland
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Craig Young and Curtis Campher have both been ruled out of the ODI series against West Indies.
Billingham to welcome the Dutch Lions Army Series
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Billingham Synthonia Cricket Club has been confirmed as the host of the 2025 North East Cricket Series later in the year.
West Indies return to scene of the crime
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The tri-series is perhaps best remembered on these shores for the marmalising an experienced Irish bowling lineup took at the hands of John Campbell and Shai Hope, the pair sharing an ODI record 365 run opening stand at Clontarf.
National Cup second round draw made
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There are some intriguing clashes in the second round National Cup draw with 2014 winners Carrickfergus at home to Fox Lodge in one of the ties of the round.
Holders Phoenix face Malahide in last 16
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Holders Phoenix have been drawn away to 2002 winners Malahide in one of three all-Leinster clashes in the last 16 of the Irish Senior Cup.
Leinster beat MCC by 22 runs
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Cricket Leinster's President XI beat MCC Women by 22 runs in the first of their two games at Merrion.
Porterfield named in Ireland squad to play England
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William Porterfield has been named in the Ireland Over 40's team that will play against their English counterparts at High Wycombe next month.
Armstrong and Lowe break record in Dragons win
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Bella Armstrong and Rebecca Lowe’s record partnership led the Dragons to a seven wicket win in the Super Series50 interpro at Lisburn.
Mayes dares to dream of debut
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Tom Mayes is one of three Ireland players hoping for a debut in their ODI series against the West Indies that gets underway in Clontarf on Wednesday.
Denmark: Ishøj and Glostrup go top in the T20
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With Glostrup's victory over Svanholm, Ishøj and Glostrup now lead Series 1A after 4 matches, while in Series 1B it is Skanderborg and KB on top.
Holywood top Women's Premiership
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In the NCU Women’s Premiership, Holywood top the table after they won by 55 runs at North Down in a high scoring game.
Double hundred for Saif
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RUNS flowed in College Park on Saturday, as Saif Ur Rehman Malik scored an unbeaten 211 for Dublin University 2nd XI against Mullingar 2nd XI in a 40-over Division 10 match.
Dutch Topklasse Round 5: Hermes stay unbeaten as Kampong maintain their challenge
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Hermes’ hopes of securing their first championship since 1946 survived a couple of major scares against VOC as they successfully defended a meagre total of 140.
National Cup round-up
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There will be five teams from both Leinster and the North West, plus two apiece from the NCU, Munster and Connacht, in the last 16 of the National Cup.
Record chase sees Donemana through
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Donemana completed the last 16 line-up in the Irish Senior Cup after a late-night thriller at The Lawn, thanks to a record chase in the competition by the North West champions.
Scottish Week 3: Arbroath become surprise leaders
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Arbroath have emerged as the somewhat surprise early leaders of the Eastern Premier after fashioning a third straight victory of the campaign at the expense of winless Meigle.
Record breaking Donemana stun Waringstown
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It was a day to remember in the Irish Senior Cup as Donemana produced a record run chase to oust six-times winners Waringstown in the game of the day.
Foulkes and McLoughlin-Gavin star in Malahide win
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It was always going to be a huge ask for Woodvale to win their Irish Cup tie. Malahide at home was as kind a draw as they could have wished for – both teams had won only one match this season - but in the end the absences and injuries were too much to bear.
Wins for Lisburn, Instonians and Cliftonville Academy in T20 Cup
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HOLDERS Lisburn made it two wins from two in the latest round of group matches in the Lagan Valley Steels T20 Cup, beating Muckamore by six wickets at Wallace Park.
Deryck Vincent: 17 May
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Deryck Vincent pays an emotional tribute to his great friend Peter Prendergast who died earlier this week.
Doheny sends message to selectors
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Stephen Doheny sent the watching Ireland selectors a message at Stormont yesterday with a match winning century as Munster Reds hammered the Northern Knights by six wickets.
Ger Siggins: May 16
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WILLIAM McClintock’s amazing century off 30 balls for Donemana against Killyclooney last night – 10 fours and 9 sixes – could well be the fastest ever scored in Ireland.
Handy Andy gets Strabane welcome win
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It hasn’t been the best of starts to the season for Strabane, but the Red Caps got back on track with a vengeance on Saturday as they overcame the challenge of Donegal side St Johnston.
Curry hot stuff for Donemana
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Raymond Curry continues to prove his quality for Donemana.
Young guns Bready up and running
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While most of the Premiership sides had little trouble accounting for their lower ranked opponents in the Senior Cup, Bready had to dig deep into their fighting reserves to overcome the challenge of near neighbours Fox Lodge in the Tyrone derby clash.
Thrilling night of T20's in NW
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There were wins for Donemana, Eglinton, Coleraine, Bonds Glen, St Johnston, and Fox Lodge, while Newbuildings and Bready tied.
Campher return for Knights clash
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Curtis Campher has been named in the Munster Reds squad for their Interpro clash with Northern Knights at Stormont.
Two out of two for Dublin University
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Dublin University made it two wins from two in their quest for the Siggins Cup, beating South Leinster by 20 runs at College Park.
Death of Peter Prendergast
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There was sad news on Tuesday with the death of Peter Prendergast. A talented batsman with Clontarf predominantly and latterly Pembroke.
Carmichael and Dockrell score centuries in interpro clash
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CADE CARMICHAEL’S century for the Northern Knights was in a losing cause as they twice threw away strong positions to lose to defending champions Leinster Lightning by four wickets at Oak Hill.
Balbirnie century in vain as Munster beat Warriors
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ANDY BALBIRNIE warmed up for next week’s one-day international series against the West Indies with a century for North-West Warriors in Cork yesterday before the Munster Reds scrambled to a three-wicket win in the InterPro Cup.
Denmark: Svanholm and Ishøj remain undefeated
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Svanholm and Ishøj both had comfortable victories in the weekend's Elitedivision matches.
Fox Lodge and Bready set pace in Women's Premiership
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There were convincing wins in the Women's Premiership for Fox Lodge and Bready, while Strabane collected the points after Coleraine forfeited.
Stirling return for interpro double-header?
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The Northern Knights are hoping Paul Stirling is back in the squad for this week's clashes with Leinster Lightning and Munster Reds.
Harlequins beat County to earn Cork bragging rights
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Harlequins had just enough in the batting tank to beat fierce rivals Cork County in their Munster Premier League match at Farmers Cross.
Nathan Johns: May 12
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Cricket Ireland are receiving more money than ever, yet this summer is the most barren for senior internationals in a generation. Last week's dreadful interpro stream was the latest cutback. Where are they spending their money? Nathan Johns delves in.
Lewis scorches Typhoons with record extending century
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Gaby Lewis was in the runs yet again making 137 as the Scorchers easily beat the Typhoons at Oak Hill in the Super Series.
Anton Weir RIP
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Brian Gilmore remembers Anton Weir who sadly died recently. He was part of the Malahide Irish Senior Cup winning side of 2002.
Dadswell hits daddy hundred as Instonians go top
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The records continue to tumble at Shaw’s Bridge this season. Just two weeks after Neil Rock hit the highest 20-over score in the NCU, Instonians scored 458, the highest ever total in the Premier League.
Three-way tie at top of Women's Premiership
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There were victories on Sunday for Waringstown, Holywood and CSNI.
The Hills edge out Leinster in a thriller
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Wins in the Leinster Senior Cup for The Hills, Balbriggan, North County, Trinity, Railway Union, Pembroke, Clontarf and Phoenix.
Tucker and Tector fire Lightning to series opener win
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The two senior ireland internationals added 212 for Lightning’s third wicket, with Tucker hitting five sixes in his 121, while Tector clearing the ropes three times making 120 from only 107 balls.
Lloyd Tennant replaces Ed Joyce
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Lloyd Tennant will take up the Head Coach role for Ireland Women from June 1st, replacing Ed Joyce.
Connacht Cricket Union officially affiliated to Cricket Ireland
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Irish cricket now has five affiliated Provincial Unions after Connacht Cricket Union (CCU) was endorsed at the Cricket Ireland Annual General Meeting.
Bryan O'Donnell named Cricket Ireland President Elect
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Bryan O'Donnell will succeed Donna Armstrong as Cricket Ireland President, taking office in 2026.
Donna Armstrong succeeds Stella Downes as President
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Former Irish international Donna Armstrong has been formally appointed the Cricket Ireland President for the next 12 months, succeeding Stella Downes at a handover ceremony as part of the Cricket Ireland annual General Meeting.
Gary Murphy: 28 April
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Associate Ireland spent years crying out for Full Member fixtures but since their promotion to the top table they've become what they used to hate.
Andrew Nixon: 26 April
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The World Cup Qualifier has demonstrated that women's cricket has outgrown an eight - or even ten - team World Cup.
Amy Hunter signs for Surrey
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Surrey has confirmed the signing of Irish international Amy Hunter.
Ireland end Joyce era on a high after Scotland thriller
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Laura Delany scampered a leg-bye off the final ball of a thriller against Scotland in Lahore last night to give Ed Joyce a winning send off at the end of his six years as Ireland head coach.
Paul and Little star as Ireland beat Thailand
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Leah Paul hammered 67 not out from 40 balls, and Gaby Lewis and Amy Hunter both scored half-centuries in Lahore yesterday as Ireland worked off some of their World Cup qualifying frustrations with a 46-run victory over Thailand.
Little takes five but too late
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Ireland managed to beat Thailand by 46 runs to get their first win of the qualifiers but it was too little, too late.
Ireland slip to third defeat
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Ireland threw away a winning position for the third time in five days in Lahore last night and their hopes of qualifying for the 50-overs World Cup are over after another heartbreaking loss to Bangladesh by two wickets.
Ireland's U19 finish series with a win
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Ireland Under 19s finished their Zimbabwe tour on a high and denied the hosts a clean sweep in the five-match YODI series in Harare.
Leckey and Dijkstra hit 50s but Zimbabwe take 4-0 lead
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There may have been a change of venue but it was a familiar tale of woe for Ireland Under 19's as they lost again to Zimbabwe in the fourth match of their youth ODI series.
Murray heroics in vain as Zimbabwe seal series
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Pembroke's Dan Murray led a spirited Irish fightback but it was in vain as Zimbabwe edged the third youth ODI by two wickets to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
Zimbabwe U19s double up against Ireland
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Zimbabwe Under 19s took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series against Ireland U19 with a ultimately comfortable 12 runs victory.
Ireland beaten by Zimbabwe in U19 opener
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The countdown to next year’s Under 19 World Cup started for Ireland in one of the two host countries with a four wickets defeat by Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Balbirnie ton downs Windies
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Andy Balbirnie scored his ninth one-day international century at Clontarf and was backed up by a fine team performance as Ireland swept to a surprisingly easy 124-run victory over the West Indies in the first of a three-match series.
Dream come true for Carmichael
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When 18-year-old Cade Carmichael packed his suitcase in Durban, he jetted off to Belfast with the stated aim of playing for Ireland. That is expected to happen next week for the Instonians batsman, named in the Ireland squad to face the West Indies in Dublin.
Under strength Ireland face West Indies challenge
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PAUL STIRLING will lead an under strength Ireland team against West Indies in the first of three one-day internationals at Clontarf today, knowing the odds are not in favour of him adding to his personal successes against the visitors.
More injury woe for Ireland
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Craig Young and Curtis Campher have both been ruled out of the ODI series against West Indies.
West Indies return to scene of the crime
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The tri-series is perhaps best remembered on these shores for the marmalising an experienced Irish bowling lineup took at the hands of John Campbell and Shai Hope, the pair sharing an ODI record 365 run opening stand at Clontarf.
Lloyd Tennant replaces Ed Joyce
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Lloyd Tennant will take up the Head Coach role for Ireland Women from June 1st, replacing Ed Joyce.
Amy Hunter signs for Surrey
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Surrey has confirmed the signing of Irish international Amy Hunter.
Ireland end Joyce era on a high after Scotland thriller
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Laura Delany scampered a leg-bye off the final ball of a thriller against Scotland in Lahore last night to give Ed Joyce a winning send off at the end of his six years as Ireland head coach.
Paul and Little star as Ireland beat Thailand
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Leah Paul hammered 67 not out from 40 balls, and Gaby Lewis and Amy Hunter both scored half-centuries in Lahore yesterday as Ireland worked off some of their World Cup qualifying frustrations with a 46-run victory over Thailand.
Little takes five but too late
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Ireland managed to beat Thailand by 46 runs to get their first win of the qualifiers but it was too little, too late.
Ireland's U19 finish series with a win
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Ireland Under 19s finished their Zimbabwe tour on a high and denied the hosts a clean sweep in the five-match YODI series in Harare.
Leckey and Dijkstra hit 50s but Zimbabwe take 4-0 lead
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There may have been a change of venue but it was a familiar tale of woe for Ireland Under 19's as they lost again to Zimbabwe in the fourth match of their youth ODI series.
Murray heroics in vain as Zimbabwe seal series
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Pembroke's Dan Murray led a spirited Irish fightback but it was in vain as Zimbabwe edged the third youth ODI by two wickets to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
Zimbabwe U19s double up against Ireland
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Zimbabwe Under 19s took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series against Ireland U19 with a ultimately comfortable 12 runs victory.
Ireland beaten by Zimbabwe in U19 opener
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The countdown to next year’s Under 19 World Cup started for Ireland in one of the two host countries with a four wickets defeat by Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club.
CricketEurope International
Jersey name squad for Women's World T20 qualifying tournament
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Jersey Cricket has named the squad which will travel to Rome for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier, Division 2.
Billingham to welcome the Dutch Lions Army Series
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Billingham Synthonia Cricket Club has been confirmed as the host of the 2025 North East Cricket Series later in the year.
Denmark: Ishøj and Glostrup go top in the T20
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With Glostrup's victory over Svanholm, Ishøj and Glostrup now lead Series 1A after 4 matches, while in Series 1B it is Skanderborg and KB on top.
Dutch Topklasse Round 5: Hermes stay unbeaten as Kampong maintain their challenge
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Hermes’ hopes of securing their first championship since 1946 survived a couple of major scares against VOC as they successfully defended a meagre total of 140.
Scottish Week 3: Arbroath become surprise leaders
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Arbroath have emerged as the somewhat surprise early leaders of the Eastern Premier after fashioning a third straight victory of the campaign at the expense of winless Meigle.
Denmark: Svanholm and Ishøj remain undefeated
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Svanholm and Ishøj both had comfortable victories in the weekend's Elitedivision matches.
Irish Cricket Podcast with Nathan Johns and Ally McCalmont
All Ireland Cups
National Cup second round draw made
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There are some intriguing clashes in the second round National Cup draw with 2014 winners Carrickfergus at home to Fox Lodge in one of the ties of the round.
Holders Phoenix face Malahide in last 16
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Holders Phoenix have been drawn away to 2002 winners Malahide in one of three all-Leinster clashes in the last 16 of the Irish Senior Cup.
National Cup round-up
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There will be five teams from both Leinster and the North West, plus two apiece from the NCU, Munster and Connacht, in the last 16 of the National Cup.
Record chase sees Donemana through
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Donemana completed the last 16 line-up in the Irish Senior Cup after a late-night thriller at The Lawn, thanks to a record chase in the competition by the North West champions.
Record breaking Donemana stun Waringstown
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It was a day to remember in the Irish Senior Cup as Donemana produced a record run chase to oust six-times winners Waringstown in the game of the day.
Armstrong and Lowe break record in Dragons win
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Bella Armstrong and Rebecca Lowe’s record partnership led the Dragons to a seven wicket win in the Super Series50 interpro at Lisburn.
Doheny sends message to selectors
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Stephen Doheny sent the watching Ireland selectors a message at Stormont yesterday with a match winning century as Munster Reds hammered the Northern Knights by six wickets.
Campher return for Knights clash
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Curtis Campher has been named in the Munster Reds squad for their Interpro clash with Northern Knights at Stormont.
Carmichael and Dockrell score centuries in interpro clash
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CADE CARMICHAEL’S century for the Northern Knights was in a losing cause as they twice threw away strong positions to lose to defending champions Leinster Lightning by four wickets at Oak Hill.
Balbirnie century in vain as Munster beat Warriors
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ANDY BALBIRNIE warmed up for next week’s one-day international series against the West Indies with a century for North-West Warriors in Cork yesterday before the Munster Reds scrambled to a three-wicket win in the InterPro Cup.
Lewis scorches Typhoons with record extending century
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Gaby Lewis was in the runs yet again making 137 as the Scorchers easily beat the Typhoons at Oak Hill in the Super Series.
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.
The View
Deryck Vincent: 17 May
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Deryck Vincent pays an emotional tribute to his great friend Peter Prendergast who died earlier this week.
Ger Siggins: May 16
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WILLIAM McClintock’s amazing century off 30 balls for Donemana against Killyclooney last night – 10 fours and 9 sixes – could well be the fastest ever scored in Ireland.
Nathan Johns: May 12
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Cricket Ireland are receiving more money than ever, yet this summer is the most barren for senior internationals in a generation. Last week's dreadful interpro stream was the latest cutback. Where are they spending their money? Nathan Johns delves in.
Gary Murphy: 28 April
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Associate Ireland spent years crying out for Full Member fixtures but since their promotion to the top table they've become what they used to hate.
Northern
Templepatrick and Woodvale tie in thriller
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THERE was real drama at The Cloughan as Templepatrick and Woodvale shared the spoils in a thrilling tie.
McCord does his sums
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There are few shrewder brains in the NCU Premier League than Cliftonville Academy captain Matty McCord.
Holywood top Women's Premiership
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In the NCU Women’s Premiership, Holywood top the table after they won by 55 runs at North Down in a high scoring game.
Wins for Lisburn, Instonians and Cliftonville Academy in T20 Cup
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HOLDERS Lisburn made it two wins from two in the latest round of group matches in the Lagan Valley Steels T20 Cup, beating Muckamore by six wickets at Wallace Park.
Dadswell hits daddy hundred as Instonians go top
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The records continue to tumble at Shaw’s Bridge this season. Just two weeks after Neil Rock hit the highest 20-over score in the NCU, Instonians scored 458, the highest ever total in the Premier League.
Leinster
Leinster beat MCC by 22 runs
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Cricket Leinster's President XI beat MCC Women by 22 runs in the first of their two games at Merrion.
Double hundred for Saif
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RUNS flowed in College Park on Saturday, as Saif Ur Rehman Malik scored an unbeaten 211 for Dublin University 2nd XI against Mullingar 2nd XI in a 40-over Division 10 match.
Two out of two for Dublin University
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Dublin University made it two wins from two in their quest for the Siggins Cup, beating South Leinster by 20 runs at College Park.
Death of Peter Prendergast
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There was sad news on Tuesday with the death of Peter Prendergast. A talented batsman with Clontarf predominantly and latterly Pembroke.
North West
Davy the destroyer
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There was only one story on Saturday night as the cricketing fraternity tuned in to the “Miracle of Waringstown',
Handy Andy gets Strabane welcome win
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It hasn’t been the best of starts to the season for Strabane, but the Red Caps got back on track with a vengeance on Saturday as they overcame the challenge of Donegal side St Johnston.
Curry hot stuff for Donemana
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Raymond Curry continues to prove his quality for Donemana.
Young guns Bready up and running
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While most of the Premiership sides had little trouble accounting for their lower ranked opponents in the Senior Cup, Bready had to dig deep into their fighting reserves to overcome the challenge of near neighbours Fox Lodge in the Tyrone derby clash.
Thrilling night of T20's in NW
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There were wins for Donemana, Eglinton, Coleraine, Bonds Glen, St Johnston, and Fox Lodge, while Newbuildings and Bready tied.
Other News
Porterfield named in Ireland squad to play England
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William Porterfield has been named in the Ireland Over 40's team that will play against their English counterparts at High Wycombe next month.
Connacht Cricket Union officially affiliated to Cricket Ireland
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Irish cricket now has five affiliated Provincial Unions after Connacht Cricket Union (CCU) was endorsed at the Cricket Ireland Annual General Meeting.
Donna Armstrong succeeds Stella Downes as President
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Former Irish international Donna Armstrong has been formally appointed the Cricket Ireland President for the next 12 months, succeeding Stella Downes at a handover ceremony as part of the Cricket Ireland annual General Meeting.
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.
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