Newsroom 2025

Kathryn Rough replaces Peter McCartney on interim basis
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Kathryn Rough has been appointed by the North West as Interim General Manager.
Six changes to Ireland squad for World Cup qualifier
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Ireland Women have made six changes to their squad for next month's World Cup qualifying tournament in Pakistan.
Kick off the season in Bollywood style
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The season in the province starts in mid-April, and Cricket Leinster are marking the occasion with a unique Bollywood night of celebration in the celebrated Krystle night club on April 4th.
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?
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.
Callum Atkinson named NCU CEO
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The NCU have confirmed the appointment of Callum Atkinson as their CEO.
Clontarf confirm new Head Coach
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Clontarf have confirmed the signing of Nicky Kenny as their new Head Coach.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Another change of professional for Ballyspallen
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Ballyspallen are set to sign South African Kasigo Rapulana for the 2025 season.
Holywood unveil overseas players
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Holywood have announced their overseas players for the upcoming 2025 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.
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.
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.
Samoa win Pacific-France Women's Championship
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A win over Vanuatu in the final of the tournament played in New Caledonia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Moore the merrier
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Lawrence Moore will be honoured at the Irish Cricket Awards later this week.
Muckamore unveil two new signings
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Muckamore have confirmed the signings of Allen Coulter and Sam Gordon.
Zimmermann takes Ardmore captaincy reins
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Ardmore all-rounder Harry Zimmermann has taken on the captaincy mantle at Ardmore following Rachit Gaur's decision to take a year out from the game.
End of an era at Eglinton as popular duo retire
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Eglinton's AGM on Wednesday night saw Ken Craig and John Pierce step down from their respective roles at the club.
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.
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.
Phoenix announce new professional
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Phoenix have signed Australian batsman Eknoor Singh as their overseas professional for the 2025 campaign.
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.
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.
Sri Lankan signs for Templepatrick
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Newly promoted Templepatrick have a change of professional with Sri Lankan Sandun Weerakkody a replacement for original choice Wesley Marshall.
Middlesex sign Josh Little
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Middlesex Cricket have announced that left-arm Ireland international quick, Josh Little, will join the Club in the 2025 season.
Young heroics in vain as battling Ireland beaten
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Craig Young grabbed four wickets as Ireland fought hard to defend an inadequate total of 137-8 in Harare but Zimbabwe just shaded a seesaw battle by three wickets to take a 1-0 lead with one to play in the T20 international series.
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.
New overseas player for Ballyspallen
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Ballyspallen have signed Nonelela Yikha for the 2025 season.
Merrion lay down solid foundations
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Merrion have been busy behind the scenes in recent times with a strengthening and restructuring of their coaching set-up.
The Worst
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Anthony Morrissey lays claim to the title of the worst cricketer to play the game, but one who enjoyed it the most.
Death of Mrs Maureen Byrne
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There was sad news this week with the passing of Mrs Maureen Byrne at the age of 102.
Double signing boost for Woodvale
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Woodvale have announced the signings of Ashwin Shetty from Carrickfergus and Irish passport holding New Zealander Finn Restieaux.
Challenge Cup draw made
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Holders Muckamore have been drawn against Waringstown in the tie of the round, while there's another mouth-watering clash as beaten finalists Lisburn take on CIYMS in another all-Premier fixture.
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.
Ireland Under 19 World Cup averages
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Ireland U19 Women had a mixed campaign with the headline win over Pakistan securing Super Six berth, but suffered disappointing losses to South Africa, USA and Nigeria.
Ireland beaten by Nigeria
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Nigeria showed their win over New Zealand was no fluke as they beat Ireland by six runs in a tight contest.
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?
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.
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