Ireland will play Italy in three T20 internationals next month as part of their preparations for the T20 World Cup.
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Ireland's Chattogram Blues
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In Game Three, the visitors had a chance to seal a first T20I series win in Asia but may be left instead with lots to think about ahead of the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup.
Ireland run out of steam
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Paul Stirling blamed fatigue for a disappointing eight-wicket defeat by Bangladesh in the deciding T20 international in Chattogram that saw Ireland’s three-week tour end on its lowest note.
Life of Riley
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Pembroke opening bowler Olly Riley will skipper Ireland at the U19 World Cup next month with fellow paceman Reuben Wilson, of Clontarf, as his vice-captain.
Ireland U19 World Cup squad named
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The Ireland Under-19s squad has been named ahead of next month’s U19 World Cup, co-hosted by Namibia and Zimbabwe.
Hundred up for Ehtesham Ahmed
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Ehtesham Ahmed joined a very exclusive club this year making 100 appearances for the MCC, and the milestone was marked by a special presentation at Lord's.
Thailand beat Scotland to win trophy
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Thailand have been crowned winners of the inaugural ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy after beating Scotland by three wickets at AIT Ground in Bangkok on Sunday.
World Cup plans on track
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Win or lose the series decider in Chattogram on Tuesday afternoon, Ireland will fly home from Bangladesh with several questions answered and in good shape just over two months from the start of their T20 World Cup campaign.
Carmichael doubles up at Awards night
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Cade Carmichael was named Cricketer of the Year and also picked up the Larry Warke Cup for the Premier League Batsman of the year.
Netherlands stun Scotland to set up exciting finale
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The 27-run victory by the Dutch has allowed for four teams – Scotland, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Netherlands – to remain in contention for the trophy.
Just falling short at Chattogram
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Game Two had it all - Ireland's third best powerplay with the bat, a collapse, a slight off day with the ball but Heinrich Malan will be happy to learn as much as he can before the World Cup.
Orla tribute for dad
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Orla Prendergast will wear the No 10 on her shirt during Ireland’s tour of South Africa next month as a tribute to her father Peter who died in May.
Ireland light up Chattogram
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It was a performance for the ages in Game One with big nights out for the Brothers Tector, Matthew Humphreys and Mark Adair - can the T20 World Cup start tomorrow?
Double swoop for Lisburn
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Lisburn have unveiled two major signings as they embark on a rebuild ahead of the 2026 campaign, recruiting overseas professional Jon Hinrichsen and opening batsman Judd Markham.
Scotland win thriller against PNG to stay top
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Day five of the inaugural ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy 2025 saw wins for Scotland, Thailand, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Netherlands.
Bonds Glen announce South African overseas professional
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Bonds Glen have announced the signing of Danie Rossouw for the 2026 season.
Thailand beat Tanzania to keep pressure on Scotland
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Day four of the ICC Women’s Emerging Trophy 2025 saw wins for Papua New Guinea (PNG), Scotland, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
NW Championship review 2: St Johnston
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St Johnston ended the season strongly, saving their best to last beating Ardmore in the play-off to ensure top flight cricket at the Boathole in 2026.
Donemana swoop for young Zimbabwean
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Donemana have signed teenage all-rounder Luke Marillier for the 2026 season.
Scotland remain unbeaten in Emerging Trophy
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Scotland maintained their unbeaten streak by winning their third match – against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) – by 10 wickets, to add to the three wins they recorded in the Quad Cup ahead of this event, while hosts Thailand returned to winning ways against Namibia.
PNG shock Thailand
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The first shock result of the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy in Bangkok saw the hosts suffer a defeat to Papua New Guinea (PNG) by eight runs despite chasing a low 93 runs for victory.
No relegation as NCU AGM confirms 12-team Premiership
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There will be no relegation from the NCU Premier League next year and two teams will be promoted from Section One after clubs voted for a 12-team top tier from the 2027 season.
NCU Premier League set to expand to 12 teams?
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NCU clubs will vote on Wednesday night on whether they want to increase the Premier League to 12 teams from 2027.
NW Championship review 1: Fox Lodge
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It was a season of success for Fox Lodge who eased to the Championship title with 60 points to spare and also beat Coleraine to clinch the Eric Cooke Cup in a final to remember.
Death of Jackie Heywood
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There was sad news this morning with the death of Fox Lodge stalwart Jackie Heywood.
Glendermott sign Nawaz
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Glendermott have confirmed the signing of overseas professional Nasir Nawaz for the 2026 season.
Woodvale switch for Carlisle
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Woodvale have confirmed that Evan Carlisle is joining them for the 2026 season.
Green light for National Cricket Centre
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Cricket Ireland has today welcomed the announcement that final planning permission has been granted for the development of the first phase of the National Cricket Centre on the Sport Ireland Campus.
Shields makes Muckamore switch
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North Down stalwart Ally Shields is off to pastures new having agreed to join Muckamore for the 2026 season.
Munster axed from interpros
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Munster Reds have been dropped from the interprovincial series for the 2026 season.
Exciting times at The Hills
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There's an exciting development on the way at The Hills with the news that Fingal County Council have granted planning permission for the construction of their indoor training centre.
Nathan Johns: 3 November
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Swim Ireland boss comes with impressive credentials but will Irish cricket's political landscape allow her talents to be brought to the table?
Maguire return for Ireland
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Aimee Maguire has been named in the Ireland squad for their six-match white-ball tour of South Africa in December.
An Umpire's Tale
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Joe Connolly talks with Brian Gilmore about his time in cricket.
O'Brien resigns from Ireland role
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Ciara O’Brien has stepped down as National Women’s selector after two-and-a-half years in the role.
Sarah Keane named CEO of Cricket Ireland
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Cricket Ireland has confirmed that Sarah Keane has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer designate and will take over the helm in March 2026.
Isaac Bird joins Rush
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Rush have confirmed the signing of New Zealander Isaac Bird for the 2026 season.
LCU Review 8: Leinster
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It was a case of so near yet so far for Leinster, who challenged for the Premiership all the way before falling at the final hurdle to Pembroke, and also being beaten in the T20 final by just five runs against Phoenix.
LCU Review 7: Clontarf
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It was a season of near misses for Clontarf who threatened in all the major competitions but ultimately fell at the final hurdles.
The World according to Garth
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IRELAND’S women cricketers missed on the World Cup which started in India and Sri Lanka this week. But one former international will be there, and at the heart of matters for the favourites for the trophy.
Death of Stan Mitchell
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There was sad news on Thursday with the death of former Irish international and President Stan Mitchell.
Mark Hawthorne retires from international umpiring
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The third T20 international against England was not just the end of a series, but also the end of an international career – long-term umpire Mark Hawthorne has decided to call it a day on his 23-year international umpiring journey.
Sargent takes break from international cricket
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Freya Sargent has taken the decision to step away from international cricket for a time for personal reasons.
Ireland fail to learn from past mistakes
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Deutrom’s involvement may ensure the European T20 Premier League has a better chance of happening, but for Cricket Ireland to allow it to dictate its summer again is a recipe for disaster.
Joy for Orla Prendergast
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IRELAND all-rounder Orla Prendergast has won the ICC Player of the Month Award for August.
Prendergast wins ICC Award
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Ireland all-rounder Orla Prendergast won the award ahead of Pakistan’s wicketkeeper-batter Muneeba Ali and the Netherlands’ seam bowler Iris Zwilling.
Nathan Johns: 12 September
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Reactions to Ireland squad announcements never fail to disappoint. Not necessarily for the content of the squad itself. Social media and personal messages are instead what make this life interesting.
Doheny delivers but is it too late?
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Friday's Emerald Challenge was the only one of the three scheduled matches to get a result with Stephen Doheny's hundred the main highlight.
Subterranean Homesick Blues
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George Bernard Shaw wrote of cricket that “it is a game played by 11 fools watched by 11,000 fools”. If he had ventured into the Stormont grounds yesterday he may have revised his observation to 11 v 11.
Treble success for Instonians
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INSTONIANS held their nerve to win a last-over thriller against underdogs Cork County, clinching their first All-Ireland senior T20 crown, completing a magnificent treble in the process.
Merrion beat Waringstown to win third All-Ireland
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Merrion defied a battling Waringstown to win the All-Ireland T20 Women’s Cup for the third time at a blustery Stormont.
Instonians seal treble against battling Cork County
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The best moment for Instonians on Sunday was not when Cian Robertson hit the single to win the All-Ireland T20 final at Stormont but, a few hours later, when they heard that Cade Carmichael had been discharged from hospital.
Raiders of the lost ark
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The Raiders and Strikers are back in action next week, a year after their first appearance in a four-day game in preparation for the inaugural Belfast Test match against Zimbabwe.
Hinds hoping Waringstown can make history
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Also on Sunday is the Women’s All-Ireland T20 Cup final with Waringstown keen to emulate their men’s side who have a record seven Irish trophies in the cabinet – six in the 50-overs format and one T20.
Instonians gunning for the treble
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INSTONIANS will look to cap a superb season by winning their first All-Ireland title when they take on Cork County at Stormont on Sunday.
Deryck Vincent: 30 August
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Lighting the fire
The occasion made me realize, once again, just how much I love youth sport, particularly youth sport that is played and led in the correct manner. Where teams go out to play as hard as they can, give their all, but everyone stays on the right side of sportsmanship.
Leinster Lightning win 25th trophy
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Leinster Lightning weren’t able to beat the weather on a frustrating day at Bready but still claimed the Interprovincial Cup for the 10th time in 13 years.
Leinster favourites for perfect 10
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The final games in the Interprovincial Cup take place on Wednesday with champions Leinster Lightning in pole position as they aim for a tenth title in 13 years.
Nathan Johns: 26 August
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Why Ireland need Test cricket to capture the public imagination.
More success for Merrion as U17 All-Ireland Boys Cup won
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Merrion won the All-Ireland U17 boys final, beating Brigade by the decisive margin of 25 runs.
Cool hand Luuk takes 5 as Netherlands beat Ireland in U15 final
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IRELAND U15s were denied a clean sweep at the Barnard Castle Festival after winning their first four matches but losing the fifth to The Netherlands by 26 runs in the north-east of England.
Scotland beat Ireland to win Under 17 Celtic Cup
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SCOTLAND U17s claimed the Celtic Cup as Ireland were comprehensively beaten by seven wickets in the deciding T20 of a hard-fought five-match series at Stormont in Belfast.
Hasler, Blair and Armstrong star as Ireland Under 15s win again
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Callum Armstrong took his second five-wicket haul of the week as Ireland Under15's made it four straight wins at the Barnard Castle Festival as they beat MACC Academy by eight wickets
Gawley leads NCU to Festival title
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Evan Gawley was the NCU hero as he rescued his side from a precarious 88 for 7 to post a match winning 239 against the NW at Foyle.
Kelleher keeps Celtic Cup Under 17 series alive
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Gethin Kelleher was the Ireland hero with the Railway Union all-rounder showing nerves of steel to score the seven runs required from the last three balls to secure a four-wicket win for Ireland U17s.
NCU and Leinster win on opening day of U13 Festival
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The Under 13 Festival got underway in the North West with the host's A-team just losing out by 13 runs against tournament favourites NCU, while Leinster had a convincing win over NW B.
Deryck Vincent: 8 August
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Catches win matches, the old clichés are best. Not so sure about this one though, there are nine ways to be dismissed, caught is just one of them. What might be true or truer is that dropped catches lose matches.
Craig leads Leinster to Future Series title
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Zara Craig was back in the North West to lead Leinster Women to victory over her former region and with it the inaugural Future Series title at Ballyspallen.
McMillan century leads NCU to U13 series victory
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Owen McMillan was in the runs yet again as the NCU took an unassailable 3-0 lead against Leinster in the Under-13 interprovincial series at Shaw's Bridge.
Nathan Johns: 29 July
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Internal communication reveals the aftermath faced by staff at Cricket Ireland HQ as a new budget kicks into gear in the aftermath of the ETPL's postponement.
Super Mac as NCU take two-nil series lead against Leinster
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NCU Under 13's took a two-nil lead to ensure at least a share of the spoils with their Leinster counterparts.
NCU beat Leinster in Under 13 interprovincial opener
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A century stand between Owen McMillan and Callum Lowe, plus a six-wicket haul for Hridhaan Salian were the highlights as the NCU Under 13's won the opening match of their annual four-game Challenge Series at Ring Commons on Monday.
Five star Jackson as Warriors Women beat NCU
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Eglinton's Jenni Jackson took five wickets as Warriors Women started their Future series campaign with a six-wicket win over the Emerging Knights.
Two hat-tricks in youth interpro game
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The NCU completed a convincing 154-run win against Leinster in a game that was remarkable because it had two hat-tricks.
Paul stars as Typhoons finish on a high
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Typhoons broke their duck in the SS20 by winning the final match of the competition, beating Scorchers by eight wickets with five balls to spare.
Dragons complete double
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Amy Hunter was presented with the SS20 trophy by Cricket Ireland president Donna Armstrong after Dragons completed the clean sweep with a sixth straight win in the afternoon match.
It's the Orla show yet again
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This was the Orla Prendergast show, another stand-out performance from the Ireland international extending Dragons lead at the top of the SS20 table and ensuring a fourth straight victory.
Dragons win again to top the T20 table
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Defending champions the Dragons made it two wins from two as they chased down 176 to beat the Scorchers by seven wickets with an over to spare in the T20 Trophy at Bready.
MCC turn up the heat on Munster
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MCC continued their tour of Ireland with a 36-run win against Munster Heat at Farmers Cross on Tuesday.
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.
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.
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Colin Munro is 38-years-old and still plying his trade in t20 leagues around the world following an international career for New Zealand that spanned more than 120 matches. Despite scoring three T20I hundreds for the black caps and being the 11th highest run-scorer in all t20s, it is his first-class record that stands out like a beacon.