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Ireland News 2007
Ireland head for South Africa
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Ireland set off on the first leg of their greatest ever adventure.
"We will be giving 150 per cent"
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Ireland's Andrew White on the huge commitment of the Irish players.
Niall O'Brien signs for Northants
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Irish wicketkeeper Niall O' Brien joins Northants on a one year deal.
Ireland top ICC Associate ODI rankings
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Scotland's defeat by Kenya means that Ireland are now ranked the top associate.
Ireland lose to Eastern Province XI
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36 from Rikki Wessels helps an Eastern Province XI to a 2 wicket win over Ireland.
Big Boyd has high hopes
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This promises to be a huge year in the cricket life of Ireland's Boyd Rankin.
Ireland bounce back with emphatic win
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A century from Kenny Carroll helps Ireland beat Eastern Province by 60 runs.
Ireland tie high-scoring thriller
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Captain Trent Johnston is an injury concern ahead of the World Cricket League.
Ireland finish in PE with a win
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Ireland defeated an Eastern Province XI in their final warm-up match in South Africa.
So horrendously disappointing
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A look back at Ireland's unsuccessful World Cricket League campaign.
Ireland to host India and Australia
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Ireland will play host to 3 matches between India and Australia this summer.
Ireland desperate for success against UAE
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Ireland need victory over the UAE to reach ICC Intercontinental Cup final.
Greg Thompson in Mumbai
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Ireland leg spinner Greg Thompson and U19 Coach Brian O' Rourke are in Mumbai on 10 day course.
Interview with William Porterfield
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The talented left hander who was such a great success in the recent WCL.
Andre Botha on his record breaking partnership
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Andre Botha talks about his part in a 325 run stand with Eoin Morgan.
Record breaking day for Ireland against UAE
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An unbroken 325 stand between Eoin Morgan and Andre Botha put Ireland well on top after day one.
Leinster cricketers in South Africa
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Andrew Balbirnie and Sean Mc Auley are the latest two Irish cricketers to avail of a South African exchange link.
Johnston confident of finishing job
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Ireland skipper Trent Johnston is upbeat after another fine display on day two of their IC Cup tie with UAE.
Ireland on course to reach final
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Eoin Morgan scores an unbeaten 209 and in the process records the highest individual score in Irish cricket history. Ireland well set to reach final.
Morgan delighted with Irish record
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Eoin Morgan on scoring the highest ever individual score for Ireland; coach Birrell implores the Irish cricketing public to get behind the team.
Rankin and Johnston crush UAE
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Ireland reach final of InterContinental Cup with innings and 170 run win over UAE. Rankin and Johnston take 7 wickets between them.
Determined Ireland to defend title against Canada
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Adrian Birrell reflects on a very statisfactory three days.
U2 to join in JamPatrick's Day fun?
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Are the veteran Irish rock band set to perform In Jamaica? #5 in Ger Siggins weekly column.
Ireland confirm World Cup Squad
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The Irish have confirmed that there will be no changes to the original squad submitted in August.
Search on for Irish anthem
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€1000 Euro prize for the composer of a new anthem for the Irish cricket team.
Ger Siggins interviews Eoin Morgan
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Eoin Morgan is the focus of attention in this week's column by Ger Siggins of the Sunday Tribune.
Interview with Thinus Fourie
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Ireland World Cup reserve Thinus Fourie on his team's prospects in the West Indies.
Irish Cricket Union AGM
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Details of the AGM of the ICU which is being held this Sunday, February 25th.
Keeping it in the family
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Cecelia Joyce on how she will be supporting both Ireland and England in the World Cup.
PlayerLines 35: Kevin O'Brien
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The Ireland allrounder who made the highest score in the recent World Cricket League tournament.
President hosts Irish team
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Irish President Mary McAleese hosted a reception in Dublin for the Irish World Cup squad.
Simmons confirmed as Ireland Coach
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Former West Indies international and Zimbabwe coach Phil Simmons is confirmed as the new coach of Ireland.
Bank of Ireland wish Irish team well
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Official team sponsor, Bank of Ireland, hold farewell reception for Irish cricket team.
Development Officer sought
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The Leinster Cricket Union are seeking a 'Cricket in the Community' Development Officer.
Ireland announce overseas player
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21 year old South African Vernon Philander will play for Ireland in the Friends Provident Trophy.
Honoured, Privileged and Ready!
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It's all receptions and media conferences as Andrew White's World Cup diary sees him prepare to depart for the World Cup.
Ireland ready to meet the world's number one side
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A preview of Ireland's warm up meeting with South Africa in Trinidad.
Match Report: Ireland v South Africa
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A taile end collapse of six wickets for 18 runs deprives Ireland of a golden day in the sun.
Never mind the result, let’s remember the performance
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Ian Callender on Ireland's 35 run defeat against South Africa.
Ireland's near-miss goes down well
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Ireland's near miss against the world's No 1 ranked team was still all the rage in Trinidad yesterday.
They came from a land Down Under
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Trent Johnston, Jeremy Bray and David Langford-Smith travelled to Ireland in search of romance. They found it with the national team.
Ireland trounce Canada
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4 wickets for Dave Langford-Smith help Ireland to a 7 wicket win over Canada.
Canadians have no answers to Irish bowlers
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Ian Callender reports on a comprehensive victory for ireland in Trinidad.
Ireland ready for start of World Cup
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Ireland are in good heart at the completion of their match preparation in Port of Spain.
The Hills are alive with the Sound of Music!
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Martin Byrne from The Hills has won the competition to compose a World Cup anthem called
C'mon Ireland
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World Cup Opening Ceremony: an Irish View
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With the backdrop of a fireworks display which has surely never been surpassed at a major sporting occasion, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 is, finally, under way.
O'Brien dynasty provides a brother and his keeper
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Railway Union's Niall and Kevin O'Brien follow their father Brendan into the international fold but have very different long-term plans.
Ireland's Green Giants
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Ger Siggins asked Adi Birrell for comments on the 15 players on whom Irish hopes rest in the World Cup.
Ireland v West Indies preview
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The big day has arrived and Ireland are as ready as they ever will be to make their debut in the World Cup finals.
From the jaws of victory or defeat?
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Did Ireland snatch a tie against Zimbabwe from the jaws of victory or defeat?
Irish fans reign supreme at Sabina Park
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In every stand in the ground, the Irish reigned supreme.
Irish hope for St Patrick's Day party
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t promises to the St Patrick’s Day party to surpass all Paddy’s Day parties when Ireland meet Pakistan.
Match report: Ireland v Zimbabwe
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Bray stars as Ireland's World Cup debut produces a thrilling tie.
Botha joins top ten for economy
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Some of the records associated with Ireland's victory over Pakistan.
Ireland stun the cricketing world
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Ireland stunned the cricket world on Saturday with their greatest ever victory, by three wickets over Pakistan.
Ireland v Pakistan match quotes
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Trent Johnston, Adi Birrell and Niall O'Brien on Ireland's momentous victory at Sabina Park.
Reflections on Ireland's victory
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FoR the second time in three days, Ireland did a lap of honour at Sabina Park. Ian Callender looks back at the match.
NewsTalk on Ireland's win over Pakistan
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How does one even begin to process what just happened at Sabina Park Kingston today?
Ireland relying on Pakistan
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Ireland hope Pakistan will beat Zimbabwe to confirm their place in the next stage before their final group game on Friday.
ICU announce death of Bob Kerr
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Former ICU Chairman and President Bob Kerr has died suddenly in Jamaica.
Ireland come to terms with qualification
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The Ireland squad are looking forward to six extra matches against the elite of the sport.
Friend's Provident fixture date moved
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World Cup success forces change of date for the Gloucester fixture
The Ger Siggins Column
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The legion of Irish fans that have travelled to the Caribbean will return home with extraordinary memories.
West Indies going for Super Eight points
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The West Indies are treating their final group game against Ireland as their first game in the Super Eight.
The Jeremy Bray century
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Ger Siggins on the events of the day that Ireland's Jeremy Bray scored an unbeaten World Cup century.
Painting to be auctioned for Ireland team
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Kennys of Galway are to auction a painting to support the Irish cricket team.
Match preview: Ireland v West Indies
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The Super Eight stage of the World Cup finals starts for Ireland today, a week before their first match against either England or Kenya.
Ireland team draws widespread praise
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Ireland's progress to the Super 8 phase has drawn widespread acclaim.
Irish Taoiseach congratulates team
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Bertie Ahern has written a special message of congratulations to the Irish team.
Ireland v West Indies post-match quotes
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Reaction following Ireland's fighting performance at Sabina Park.
Match report: West Indies v Ireland
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Ireland got a hint of what they can expect when the Super Eight stage gets under way as they suffered defeat for the first time in the tournament.
Johnston praises Irish fans
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Ireland skipper Trent Johnston pays tribute to the wonderful support the team have received in the Caribbean.
Team sponsor gives extra 50,000 euros to Irish players
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Bank of Ireland announce that they are contributing €50,000 to the Ireland squad’s bonus pool.
Johnston vows to bowl through pain
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“There is no way I’m sitting out another game in this World Cup, unless I snap a tendon.”
World Cup arrives in Guyana
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Ireland arrive to find the stadium is still not ready to host the Super Eight action.
Bowler Botha's first opportunity
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Ireland's André Botha gets his first chance to bowl against England.
All work stops when the cricket is on
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The Rankin family are very proud of their fast bowling son.
Irish players meet Lance Gibbs
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The Ireland players continue to rub shoulders with the legends of the game.
Mahmood won't be under-estimating Ireland
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But England bowler believes pace will trouble the Irish batsmen.
ICC High Performance Manager praises Ireland
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Richard Done has written a special letter of congratulations to the Ireland team ahead of their participation in the Super 8 phase.
Ireland hopeful of being at full strength
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Injury worries appear to be easing ahead of crucial tie with England.
Irish will have to wait to get home
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The majority of the Ireland squad may not return home from the World Cup finals until April 24.
Ireland World Cup Supporters trip
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Sadlier Travel are organising a World Cup supporters tour to Barbados and Grenada.
Vaughan wary of upset
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Michael Vaughan believes Ireland are capable of causing an upset against England.
Cricket world hoping for a fairytale?
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The eyes of the cricket world will on the Providence Stadium today, the vast majority hoping for another fairytale.
Joyce expects "comfortable" win
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Ed Joyce is interviewed prior to the meeting of England and Ireland.
Ireland at full strength for England
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Ireland revert to the team that tied with Zimbabwe and defeated Pakistan for the clash with England.
“The Battle of Britain”
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That's how the Guyanese media have labelled the Super Eight clash between England and Ireland.
Match report: Ireland v England
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Ireland failed their trial by spin and were forced to surrender their first Super Eight clash to England by 48 runs.
Post-match reaction: Ireland v England
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Ireland stood up to their first Super Eight challenge at the World Cup finals and were counted.
The ferret fights back
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After an in indifferent start, Dave Langford-Smith is now a key member of the Ireland side.
Rankin enjoying the World Cup Party
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There was no doubt that Boyd Rankin was Ireland’s early hero when England batted on Friday.
Paul Mooney plays against South Africa
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Kevin O’Brien is the surprise omission from the Ireland team for the clash with South Africa.
Porterfield keeping his options open
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Ireland opener William Porterfield is keen to secure a county contract.
Preview: Ireland v South Africa
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Ireland will have to be at their best just to be competitive against South Africa today.
Smith and Kallis praise Ireland
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South Africa captain Graeme Smith and man of the match Jacques Kallis were fulsome in their praise for Ireland after their Super Eight clash.
Match Report: Ireland v South Africa
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The luck of the Irish deserted them just when they needed it most - Ian Callender on South Africa's seven wickets victory.
Review: Ireland v South Africa
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Even the Ireland players and management were pinching themselves after the performance against South Africa.
By Royal Appointment
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Prince Andrew wishes the Ireland World Cup Squad all the best in their campaign.
Windies need dash of Irish spirit
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Phil Simmons talks to the BBC about Ireland and the West Indies' progress so far.
Ireland looking for new professional
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Vernon Philander has a stress fracture and his agent has informed the ICU he will not be available.
Opener relishes Kiwi challenge
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Ireland's William Porterfield is hoping for favourable conditions when he opens the batting against New Zealand.
Botha in fitness race
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Ireland's André Botha will be given until the last possible minute to prove his fitness for the clash with New Zealand.
The long goodbye
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With four games left as manager, Adi Birrell prepares to walk away having changed Irish cricket forever.
Preview: Ireland v New Zealand
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Ireland face their toughest task to date when the teams meet today in Georgetown.
Match Report: Ireland v New Zealand
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Irish batsmen were bamboozled by the spin of Daniel Vettori.
Ireland team visit orphanage and hospital
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The Ireland squad have paid a visit to a local kids shelter and hospital.
Botha injury persists
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Ireland’s leading all-rounder may not be fit in time to face Australia on Friday.
Rankin wins BBC Sports Personality Award
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Boyd Rankin has won the BBC Radio Foyle/Bank of Ireland Sports personality of the month for March.
Matthew Kennedy Praises Ireland
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ICC Global Development Manager, Matthew Kennedy, sends message of congratulations to Ireland team.
Match Preview: Australia v Ireland
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Today, Ireland are centre stage with what is, in all but name, their World Cup final.
Botha misses out again
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Ireland all rounder Andre Botha is out of today's World Cup Super Eight game against Australia.
Post-match quotes: Australia v Ireland
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Trent Johnston and Adrian Birrell apologise to the fans after defeat by Australia.
Bangladesh opener previews Irish clash
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Bangladesh's opening batsman Shariar Nafees previews the Ireland game.
Match Report: Australia v Ireland
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Ireland are crushed by nine wickets as they are bowled out for just 91 by Australia.
Match Report: Ireland v Bangladesh
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A glorious 74 runs victory against Bangladesh gives Ireland a second success at the World Cup finals.
Match quotes: Ireland v Bangladesh
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Trent Johnston and William Porterfield give their views on Ireland's victory.
Now for seventh place!
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Ian Callender talks to Ireland off-spinner Kyle McCallan about Ireland's World Cup campaign - and the future.
ICC Praise for Ireland
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ICC's European Development Manager writes congratulatory letter to Irish squad following their win over Bangladesh.
Birrell's farewell
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For Ireland coach Adrian Birrell the final World Cup game against Sri Lanka will be an emotional occasion.
Fan Mail delights Irish Squad
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Thousands of well wishers have written to the Ireland team courtesy of An Post.
Match Preview: Ireland v Sri Lanka
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The selection of the Sri Lanka team is sure to have a big bearing on the outcome of today's match.
The end of an era
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Adrian Birrell signs off as Ireland coach with today's game in the Super Eight of the World Cup.
Paisley and McGuinness pay tribute to Ireland
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Northern Ireland's First and Deputy First Ministers have written to congratulate the Ireland cricket team.
Match Report: Ireland v Sri Lanka
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It was not the way Ireland wanted to end their glorious World Cup campaign.
Birrell era ends in a heavy defeat
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Ireland players still leave their first World Cup with the South African’s remarkable achievements intact.
Ireland's ODI status - the facts
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Many incorrect statements have been made about Ireland's 'new' ODI status - here are the facts.
Paul Mooney announces retirement
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All rounder Paul Mooney has called an end to his Ireland career.
Ireland in top 10 of LG Rankings
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Two wins and a tie put Ireland in the top ten of international one day cricket.
Johnston has no intentions of retiring
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Ireland skipper Trent Johnston refutes media reports that he is retiring.
Dave Langford-Smith interview
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The Ireland opening bowler on the path that led him to Ireland and the World Cup.
Birrell leaves with head held high
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With Ireland currently 10th in the world rankings, Adrina Birrell leaves with a sense of satisfaction.
Ireland secure sponsorship from Grafton Group
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The Grafton Group will sponsor Ireland's home games in the Friends Provident Trophy
End of a great adventure …
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… and the beginning of something big. By Ireland captain Trent Johnston.
Trent Johnston joins Railway Union
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Ireland skipper Trent Johnston has joined Railway Union as their Cricket Development Officer.
Irish squad returns home from Caribbean
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The Ireland World Cup squad turn down an open-top bus welcome as they return to Dublin.
Ireland name squad for Kent clash
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No overseas players have been named in the Ireland squad to play Kent on Sunday.
Adrian Birrell says goodbye
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On his last day in the job, Adrian Birrell says a fond farewell to Irish cricket.
Preview: Ireland v Kent
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Niall O'Brien will be playing for Ireland against Kent at Stormont on Sunday.
Ireland confirm signing of Nantie Hayward
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Former South African Test bowler Nantie Hayward is Ireland's first signing in Friends Provident Trophy.
Dwyer resigns as assistant coach
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Matt Dwyer steps down as Assistant Coach following Ireland's 58 run loss to Kent.
India and South Africa confirm Ireland trip
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Ireland will play ODI's against both India and South Africa ahead of their 3 match series in Belfast this summer.
Ireland name squad for weekend games
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Gary Wilson earns a call up to replace Niall O' Brien for the weekend games with Somerset and Hampshire.
Wilson stars in Surrey win
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Gary Wilson hits 85 not out to help Surrey 2nd XI to dramatic win over Warwickshire 2nd XI.
Kyle McCallan wins Player of the Year
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Kyle McCallan is the Sunday Independent/Hyundai Player of the Year for 2006.
Leinster Under 17s trounce NCU
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A fine all round display helps Leinster to a 96 run win over their NCU counterparts.
Match report: Somerset v Ireland
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Gary Wilson scores half-century but Ireland go down by 128 runs at Taunton.
Match report: Hampshire v Ireland
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Ireland took Hampshire to the last over of their Friends Provident Trophy match but it was never that close.
Simmons: "Missed opportunity"
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Irish national coach Phil Simmons reflects on his side's defeat against Hampshire.
Ireland sign second overseas player
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22 year old Kiwi Jesse Ryder has been announced as Ireland's second overseas player ahead of their clash with Gloucestershire.
Batsmen ruin big day for hat-trick star Trent
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Ireland plumbed the depths on what should have been a memorable day.
Cusack and Fourie called into Ireland squad
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Kyle Mc Callan and Jeremy Bray are missing for the Friends Provident game with Essex.
Irani and Bopara dash Irish hopes
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How Essex defeated Ireland by seven wickets in the Friends Provident Trophy.
It's now or never for Cricket in Ireland
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CEO Warren Deutrom on the financial challenges facing the Irish Cricket Union.
Ger Siggins Column
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This week highlights how Cricket and the Irish language are coming together in Dublin.
John Mooney takes break from International cricket
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North County all rounder John Mooney to concentrate on electrical apprenticeship
Ireland name InterContinental Cup Squad
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Ireland name a squad of 13 for the InterContinental Cup Final with Canada.
Sonn pays tribute to Ireland
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ICC President Percy Sonn has paid a glowing tribute to the Ireland cricket team.
Irish Senior Cup Preview
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Holders Railway Union begin their defence of the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup at home to Cork County.
Irish Senior Cup renamed
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Irish Senior Cup renamed in honour of former President and Chairman Bob Kerr
Leinster sides dominate Irish Cup
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All the latest from the opening round of the Bob Kerr irish Senior Cup.
Preview: Ireland v Canada
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Irish coach Phil Simmons rates the Inter-Continental Cup final against Canada as his team's most important game of the season.
Ireland in pole position in Intercontinental Cup Final
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Canada dismissed for 92; Jeremy Bray century gives Irish 158-run lead at the close.
Ireland win the ICC Intercontinental Cup
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Ireland celebrate a second successive Intercontinental Cup triumph with an innings victory.
Players toast Birrell
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Reflections from the Irish camp on Ireland's Intercontinental Cup triumph.
Langford-Smith misses out
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A rib injury forces Dave Langford-Smith to miss the games with Surrey and Sussex.
Ireland return to one day action
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A preview of Ireland's Friends Provident Bank Holiday weekend matches against Surrey and Sussex.
Gary Kidd drafted into Ireland squad
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Gary Kidd called up after Jesse Ryder fails to show at Brit Oval for game with Surrey.
Ger Siggins Column
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The
Sunday Tribune
correspondent looks back on another eventful week in Irish cricket.
India and South Africa series back on
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BCCI confirm that Nimbus have stepped in to broadcast the India v South Africa series in Belfast.
Joyce recalled to Ireland side
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25 year old Dom Joyce is back in the Ireland squad after almost exactly a year.
Birrell leads Europe into action
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Former Ireland coach is reunited, for one match only, with four of his World Cup squad.
Irish Cup wins for CYM, Lisburn and Brigade
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CYM stage fightback to defeat Ardmore, while Smyth and Cooke combine as Brigade beat Merrion.
Ireland no closer to a Trophy win
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Middlesex spin bowlers dominate in Friend's Provident meeting as Ireland lose by six wickets.
Botha to miss India and South Africa
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André Botha will miss Ireland’s one-day internationals because of his long-term elbow injury.
India name squad for Ireland tour
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Sachin Tendulkar is included in the Indian team to play in Ireland.
Paisley and McGuinness bowled over
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The Ireland team are guests of honour at a reception hosted by Northern Ireland First and Deputy Ministers.
Ireland v Glamorgan preview
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A delayed start is likely as Stormont recovers from Tuesday's massive thunderstorm.
Total washout at Stormont
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No play between Ireland and Glamorgan as Irish selectors meet to choose their team for upcoming ODIs.
Irish Senior Cup previews
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A look ahead to the last 16 of the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup on Saturday.
Ireland name squad for ODI's
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Trent Johnston will skipper a depleted Ireland squad against India and South Africa.
Morgan regret over Ireland absence
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Eoin Morgan speaks to CricketEurope about missing the forthcoming ODI's against India and South Africa.
Ireland name Under 23 squad
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William Porterfield will skipper Ireland in the European Under 23 Championships in Glasgow.
ICU and Surridge Sport sign deal
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ICU announce three year deal with Surridge Sport to become official equipment supplier.
Squad virtually picked itself
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Ian Callender on the selection of the Ireland team to face India and South Africa.
Gillespie ends international career
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After 124 caps, Peter Gillespie has called time on his Ireland career.
Ireland return to Stormont
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Ireland return to Stormont this weekend for their 18th ODI, but only their second in front of a home crowd.
Phoenix knock North Down out of Irish Cup
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Injured Dave Langford-Smith leads Dubliners to a second round victory.
Northern teams crash out of Irish Cup
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North Down, Limavady and Brigade all lose as rain allows play only in Dublin.
Ireland ODI countdown
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Andrew White looks forward to this weekend's inetrnationals involving Ireland, India and South Africa.
Global audience awaits Ireland
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Hundreds of millions will be tuned in to watch the action from Stormont this weekend.
Ireland v South Africa preview
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South Africa will give youth its chance as they play four one-day internationals in Belfast.
Ireland lose to India
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Tendulkar goes early but India romp home to a nine wickets victory in Belfast.
Deutrom replies to Bray's concerns
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ICU Chief Executive Warren Deutrom answers concerns voiced by Jeremy Bray on the lack of progress on professional contracts.
Philander shows Ireland what they missed
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Vernon Philander, the South African who should have played for Ireland this year, ended their hopes of an upset in the one-day international.
Ireland hoping for Rankin return
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Irish selectors hope Boyd Rankin will be available to play for Ireland in the quadrangular series against West Indies, Scotland and the Netherlands.
Irish women to play MCC and Sussex
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The Irish women’s squad are travelling to Sussex on 6-8 July to play MCC and Sussex in non-cap matches.
Quadrangular series fixtures and ticketing
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News of ticket prices for the matches in Dublin and Belfast next month involving Ireland, West Indies, Netherlands and Scotland.
The Hills crush Instonians
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Matt Dwyer steals the show in 10 wicket Irish Cup romp for The Hills.
ICU learn lesson on pricing
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A more realistic pricing structure has been adopted by the ICU for the forthcoming Quadrangular Series.
Railway progress to last 8
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The Irish connection helps Railway Union to a 7 wicket win at home to Lisburn in the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup.
John Wright to stand down
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ICU Secretary John Wright has announced his intention not to seek re-election in Ferbruary 2008.
Ireland make late changes to U23 squad
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Injury and unavailabilty force Ireland into last minute changes in U23 tournament.
Clontarf falls short of new ICC regulations
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No more one day international matches for Ireland's Dublin venue?
Miriam Grealey on the challenges ahead
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Ireland Woman's Coach Miriam Grealey on the challenges ahead.
Single win gives Ireland the Under 23 title
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The Under-23 European Championship trophy is staying in Ireland after their defeat of Scotland in the only match to beat the weather.
World Cup players return for Ireland
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André Botha, Dave Langford-Smith and Eoin Morgan are all back in the Ireland squad.
Ireland name Quadrangular Series squad
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Andre Botha, Eoin Morgan and Dave Langford-Smith all return for the games next week, but Boyd Rankin fails to recover in time.
Ireland win European Under 23 title
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A century from Paul Stirling helps Ireland defeat Scotland by 116 runs.
ICU website enjoys phenomenal growth
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A 440% growth in traffic figures over the past year for the Irish Cricket Union website.
ICC Clarify new ground size regulations
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The ICC have confirmed that Clontarf is exempt from the new ground size regulations.
Fears over Clontarf are allayed
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The ICC have clarified that the new regulations on boundary sizes do not apply to existing ODI grounds.
Injured Bravo misses out
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Injured all-rounder Dwayne Bravo is unable to travel with West Indies to Ireland for the quadrangular series.
North West triumph in Under 13 interpros
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The North West have won the Under 13 interprovincial series in Cork.
Ireland name youth squads
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Ireland have named their Under 19 and 15 squads for the forthcoming European tournaments.
Irish Women enjoy success in Sussex
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The Irish Women’s squad recorded two out of two wins on last weekend's trip to England.
Rain and West Indies frustrate fans
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A depressing day at Clontarf which could have been all so different.
From Monaco to Malahide
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ICU Chief Executive Warren Deutrom talks to Richard Bullick of The News Letter.
Ireland name Under 13 and 17 squads
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Ben Wylie and Andrew Balbirnie will lead Ireland in their defence of their European titles.
Ireland beat Scots to go top of the Associates
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Ireland continue to prove that, with their strongest side on the field, they are the top Associate nation.
Irish give Connell a chance
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Irish selectors bring some new faces into the A side to face Denmark in two one-day matches.
Mc Elwee to stand with Bucknor
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Irish umpire Charlie Mc Elwee will be officiating with Steve Bucknor in Scotland next month.
The art of throwing
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Just who has the longest throw in Irish cricket? Ger Siggins on some 'golden arms' in Irish cricket history.
Ireland A prepare to face Denmark
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Irish attention for the next week will be focused on the up and coming players.
Ireland A cruise to 7 wicket win over Denmark
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Ireland skipper Andrew White scores an unbeaten 63.
Ireland A defeat Denmark by 27 runs
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Gary Kidd and Reinhardt Strydom help Ireland fight back to defeat Denmark.
Ireland defeat Netherlands
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Ireland begin their quest for Under 19 World Cup qualification with a win over Netherlands.
Dougherty's century sets up Ireland victory
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Ireland defeated Denmark by 174 runs in their Under 19 World Cup qualifying match in Belfast.
Escape route confirmed
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The losers of the Ireland versus Scotland clash will have the opportunity to reach the Under 19 World Cup finals.
Hills crush Malahide
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An unbeaten hundred from jeremy Bray helps The Hills to crushing 10 wicket win against Malahide.
MCC name side to face Ireland A
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While Ireland make 3 changes to their squad to face MCC starting on 31 July.
Ireland Under 15 start with win
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Six wickets from Eoghan Conway help Ireland to 9 wicket win over Netherlands.
Ireland A on top against MCC
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Ireland make 328 for 6 declared against MCC, who finish the day on 47 for 1.
Ireland A v MCC preview
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An opportunity for Ireland's fringe players to impress before the selection of the Intercontinental Cup team to play Scotland.
Ireland name women's squad
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Ireland have named their side to play in the European Women's Championship in The Netherlands in mid-August.
Irish Senior Development Squad
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Carole Mc Guire will captain the Irish Development Squad in Kent later this month.
Ireland win Under 15 championships
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A fine all round performance from Shane Getkate helps Ireland retain Under 15 European Championships.
Ireland name InterContinental Cup squad
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Leg spinner Greg Thompson is recalled to the Ireland squad for clash with Scotland.
MCC fight back in Malahide
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The bat dominated ball for most of an entertaining second day in Ireland A's game against MCC.
Railway go out of Irish Cup
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Railway Union lost their semi final to North County by one hundredth of a run on simple run rate.
Ireland U15 squad selected
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Laura Delaney will captain the Ireland Under 15 girls squad on their Kent tour later this month.
Ireland on top after day one
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Scotland make 183 for 7 in 101 overs on the first day of their clash at Stormont.
Slow going at Stormont
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Ireland were in the box seat after the first day of their opening Inter-Continental Cup defence.
Blain leads Scottish fightback
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93 from John Blains helps Scotland to 314. Niall O' Brien and Andre Botha put on 120 for 5th wicket for Ireland.
Ireland triumphant in Under 13 championships
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Ireland have won the European Under 13 tournament for the 8th time.
Ireland look for first innings lead
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Century stand hauls Ireland back into contention against Scotland after two nightmare sessions on the second day.
Ireland get better of Scotland
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A record Irish 6th wicket partnership between Andre Botha and Alex Cusack help Ireland to decisive first innings lead in drawn game.
Botha delight at record partnership
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Andre Botha and Phil Simmons on Ireland's performance against Scotland.
Ger Siggins Column
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Irish women struggle to maintain their Test status due to the lack of willing opposition.
End of season grounds courses
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The grounds committee of the ICU and IOG lecturer Geoff Brereton are holding a one day course covering end of season work on cricket squares.
Ireland name squad for Bermuda clash
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Dom Joyce replaces the unavailable Eoin Morgan for the Intercontinental game with Bermuda.
Warwickshire make move to sign O'Brien
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The latest
Sunday Tribune
cricket column from Ger Siggins.
Botha to play as batsman
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Preview of Ireland’s last game of the season, the InterContinental Cup clash against Bermuda.
Ireland Women defeat Netherlands
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49 not out from Sharon Smyth helps Ireland to 26 run win over Netherlands Under 21's.
Dunlop scores century in drawn game
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Angus Dunlop scores unbeaten century as MCC Ireland draw with MCC North East.
All going to plan for Ireland
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Ireland's batsmen take total control on the opening day of the Intercontinental Cup after being put in by Bermuda.
Ireland trounce Bermuda
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Dave Langford-Smith picks up a 5 wicket haul as Ireland beat Bermuda by an innings and 146 runs.
Ireland on target for 3 day win
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Ireland post their second ever highest score, and reduce Bermuda to 180 for 8 on day two.
Ireland wrap up their longest season
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Ireland record as emphatic a victory over Bermuda as they could wish for to put the seal on a year to remember.
Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup preview
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A look ahead to The Hills and North County clash on Friday at Clontarf.
Simmons targets Kenya and Scotland
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Calls for convincing victories against Scotland and Kenya as the way to get the top teams to play Ireland.
Ger Siggins Column
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Two Irish World Cup stars could sign up to play in the controversial Indian Cricket League (ICL).
Porterfield gets deal with Gloucestershire
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Ireland opener William Porterfield has secured a two year county contract with Gloucestershire.
North County win Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup
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A Man of the Match performance from Andre Botha helps North County to their fourth success in six years.
North County make it four
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André Botha ensures North County’s love affair with the Irish Senior Cup is continued.
Ireland in line for ICC award
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The Ireland team have been shortlisted for the Spirit of Cricket Award at the annual ceremony.
Ireland short-listed for ICC Award
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Ireland have been short-listed for the Spirit of Cricket Award, but no Irish player makes the final cut in the Associate One Day player of the year.
Ireland Women name winter training squad
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Ireland have named a squad of 20 from which their World Cup Qualifying 14 will be selected.
Ireland win Jersey tournament
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Andrew Balbirnie is named Player of the tournament as Ireland complete famous win in Standard Bank Trophy in Jersey.
Morgan stars with Middlesex
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Eoin Morgan and Niall O' Brien are both currently in action for their counties.
Key of the door for Morgan
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Isobel Joyce of the
Sunday Tribune
on the coming of age of Ireland's Eoin Morgan.
Ireland confirmed for revamped FP Trophy
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Ireland's participation in the restructured 2008 Friends Provident Trophy is confirmed.
Easy life for Birrell
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The latest column from Ger Siggins talks with Adrian Birrell about life after cricket.
Yorkshire interested in Rankin
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Ireland's Boyd Rankin is attracting the attention of several English counties.
Karl Mc Dermott wins European award
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Karl Mc dermott of Clontarf has won the European Groundsman of the Year Award.
North Down win Ireland Under 13 Cup
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Merrion defeated for the first time as North Down win comfortably in Dublin.
New Irish cricket magazine launched
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Cover Point,
a new print magazine about Irish cricket, has been launched.
O'Brien stays with Northants
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Irish keeper Niall O'Brien has re-signed for Northamptonshire for two more years.
Alleyne on Porterfield
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Mark Alleyne speaks about Gloucestershire's decision to give Ireland opener William Porterfield a two year contract.
Ireland to tour Bangladesh?
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Phil Simmons surprise about West Indies job, and Ireland hopeful of tour to Bangladesh.
Ireland Women WCQ squad
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Ireland have named their squad of 14 for the Women's World Cup qualifiers in Pakistan next month.
Ireland international programme for 2008
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Ireland will play a triangular series against New Zealand and Scotland as one of the highlights of the 2008 international programme.
ICU to undergo radical restructuring
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ICU agreessweeping structural changes. Bank of Ireland end sponsorship, but new four year deal agreed with Kukri.
Derek Scott enters Leinster's "Hall of Fame"
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Read Derek's match reports and Edward Liddle's player biographies.
Interview with Warren Deutrom
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The Irish CEO on the new ICU management structures, the National Coach's position, loss of the main sponsor, and a probable pre-season tour to Bangladesh.
Rankin confirms Warwickshire move
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Ireland opening bowler Boyd Rankin signs for Warwickshire in a three year deal.
Ireland Under 19 winter training squad
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Ireland name preliminary Under 19 World Cup squad. England, Bangladesh and Bermuda confirmed as their group opponents.
Boyd Rankin Interview
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Ireland's World Cup star talks about his move from Derbyshire to Warwickshire.
2008 Irish Senior Cup Draw
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The draw has been made for the opening round of the 2008 Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup.
Raiders of the Caribbean
launched
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The story of the remarkable Irish performances at the World Cup is shortlisted for the William Hill irish Sports Book of the Year.
Adopted Green Giant
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Richard Bullick talks with Irish captain Trent Johnston about the launch of his new book.
ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier postponed
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The current unrest in Pakistan has led to the postponement of the Women's WCQ Series.
Ireland's Greatest Cricketers 1
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A look at the biography of the legendary Ireland all-rounder Simon Corlett.
Friends Provident Trophy fixtures released
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Ireland begin their FPT campaign with a home tie with Nottinghamshire in Dublin at the end of April.
Busy year ahead for Ireland
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There will be 31 days of international cricket during the 2008 domestic season.
Professionals allowed in Irish Cup
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The Irish Cricket Union confirms that overseas professionals will be allowed to play in the 2008 Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup.
Whelan retires from cricket
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Irish international Roger Whelan announces his retirement from all forms of the game.
Ireland's Greatest Cricketers 3
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Ritchie Kelly of Radio Foyle pays tribute to Irish cricketing legend Desmond Dekker Curry.
Raiders of the Caribbean short listed for award
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Raiders of the Caribbean makes the final six in the running for Irish Sports Book of the Year.
2008 European Cricket Academy
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Four Irish players have been allocated places at the 2008 ICC Europe Cricket Academy.
Green Wickets launched
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Ed Leahy's marvellous account of the 2007 World Cup - Green Wickets - is officially launched by Adrian Birrell in Dublin.
Trent Johnston wins Texaco Award
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The Ireland skipper is one of ten winners of the prestigious Texaco Sports Awards.
Ireland's Greatest Cricketers 5: Ivan Anderson
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A look at the career of the legendary record-breaking Ireland all rounder.
Famous Irish victories 1
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A look back to 1928 and a first victory over the West Indies - it wouldn't be the last!
Niall O'Brien in India 3
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The Ireland wicketkeeper updates the happenings in the ICL, including news of a Paul Nixon master class.
Ireland's Greatest Cricketers 6: Stanley Bergin
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A review of the career of the best Irish opening batsman of his generation.
Financial windfall for ICU
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Robin Walsh of the
Sunday Life
on the Christmas bonus that Irish cricket has received from the Irish Sports Council.
Ireland to host inaugural World Twenty20 Qualifier
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Belfast has been confirmed as the location for the World Twenty20 Qualifier in August 2008.
Deutrom responds to BBC criticism
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ICU Chief Executive Warren Deutrom speaks out following a BBC report on the financial state of Irish cricket.
Ireland announce Under 19 World Cup Squad
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Greg Thompson will skipper Ireland in Malaysia in the Under 19 World Cup which gets under way in February.
Ireland's Greatest Cricketers 7: Justin Benson
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A look back at the enigmatic career of Justin Benson, one of Ireland's most successful ever captains.
Famous Irish Victories 2
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Ireland's first InterContinental Cup triumph, with a stunning fight back to defeat Kenya.
Ireland name Winter training squad
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A mixture of the old and the new are named in the Ireland Winter training squad of 22.
Ireland name winter training squad
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Some big names are missing as Phil Simmons looks to the future in his winter training squad.
Ireland win RTÉ Sports Team Award
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The Ireland cricket team complete a memorable year by being named RTÉ Sports Team of the Year.
Famous Irish Victories 3
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Ireland's first win over county opposition is recalled - a 46 run win over Middlesex in 1997.
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