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Ireland News 2008
Women's World Cup Qualifier moved to S Africa
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Melissa Scott-Hayward is called into the Irish squad for the World Cup qualifiers to replace the unavailable Jillian Smythe.
John Wright looks back
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Richard Bullick talks to the retiring ICU Secretary about a dramatic decade of change in Irish cricket.
Ireland set for trio of ODI's
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The Irish Cricket Union are on the verge of confirming three one-day internationals with Bangladesh.
Ginger O' Brien honoured by former school
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CBS Westland Row honours former sporting great Brendan “Ginger” O’Brien.
Roy Torrens wins Service to Sport Award
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Ireland manager Roy Torrens is the recipient of the WJ "Paddy Patterson" Service To Sport award at the Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards.
ICU and ECB sign six year deal
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The ICU and ECB announce a deal covering ODI's, participation in the Friends Provident Trophy, and television contracts.
Women's World Cup Qualifier schedule announced
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Ireland drawn with Pakistan, Zimbabwe and Scotland in World Cup Qualifier Pool.
O'Rourke determined to gain Test scalp
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With the Under 19 World Cup just three weeks away, Ireland coach Brian O'Rourke speaks to CricketEurope about the team's preparation.
John Wright wins ICC European Award
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John Wright has won the ICC European Lifetime Service Award for 2007.
Ireland confident of qualification in South Africa
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With the Women’s World Cup Qualifiers only 3 weeks away, Irish Coach Miriam Grealey talks about her squad’s preparations and aspirations for the up coming tournament in Stellenbosch, South Africa
New era for Irish cricket
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The Irish Cricket Union is formally dissolved at its Annual General Meeting.
Let's shock the world again
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The cream of Ireland’s young cricketers set off in an attempt to emulate their elders and find World Cup glory.
Ireland are underdogs in Under 19 World Cup group
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England and Bangladesh expected to progress from Group D, but who would write off Ireland?
Ireland defeat PNG in Under 19 warm up game
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A fine all round performance from James Hall helps Ireland to a narrow two wicket win over Papua New Guinea in Malaysia.
Ireland Under 19's defeated twice in India
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Ireland Under 19's lose their two warm up games on their Indian tour.
Speed pays tribute to John Wright
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The Chief Executive of the International Cricket Council, Malcolm Speed, has praised recent changes in the way the game is run in Ireland.
Ireland name tour squad
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17 year old Paul Stirling is one of a new number of faces in the Ireland squad which will tour the UAE and Bangladesh.
Ireland crushed by New Zealand
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Ireland suffer a 181 run loss to New Zealand in their final Under 19 World Cup warm up game.
Porterfield is next in line
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William Porterfield’s record-breaking 2007 has been rewarded with the vice-captaincy of the Ireland squad.
Stirling delight at senior call up
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Irish batting sensation Paul Stirling is looking forward to joining up with the Ireland senior squad next month.
Heather Whelan Tour Diary Part 1
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Ireland skipper Heather Whelan provides the first instalment of her diary of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier.
Ireland Under 19 World Cup preparations
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Ireland manager Brian Walsh talks about Ireland's training camp in India.
Under 19's special guests of Irish Ambassador
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The Irish Ambassador hosted a special reception for the Ireland Under 19 squad - also in attendance was the British High Commissioner.
Injury worries for Ireland ahead of England game
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James Hall doubtful as Ireland prepare to take on England.
Isobel Joyce Tour Diary Part 1
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Isobel Joyce on her thoughts as Ireland attempt to qualify for the Women's World Cup.
England too strong for Ireland
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A ruthless all-round display sees England beat Ireland by 10 wickets in opening game of Under 19 World Cup.
10 wicket win for England
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A 110 run partnership between James Taylor and Ben Godleman help England to comprehensive victory.
Ray Mali launches ICC WWCQ
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Ireland begin their quest to qualify for the World Cup today in South Africa.
Grealey hopeful of qualification
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Miriam Grealey full of confidence ahead of the vital World Cup Qualifying game with Pakistan.
Heather Whelan Diary Part 2
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Heather Whelan, Ireland's captain, provides the second instalment of her ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier diary.
Brilliant Pakistan shock Ireland
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A brilliant team performance from Pakistan gave them an opening day 57-run victory at the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier over a strongly fancied Ireland side.
Ireland lose on opening day to Pakistan
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Ireland to Pakistan by 57 runs on the first day of the WWCQ Series.
Ireland cruise to win over Scotland
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Isobel Joyce plays starring role as Irelandcrush Scotland by 9 wickets on Day Two of the WWCQS.
Hall boost for Ireland
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Ireland's qualification hopes were boosted by the news that James Hall has been declared fit to face Bangladesh.
Ireland Women trounce Scotland by 9 wickets
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Ireland got their ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier campaign back on track with a convincing 9-wicket win over Scotland.
Genesis Partnerships appointed by Irish Cricket
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Genesis Partnerships has been announced by the Irish Cricket Union as the exclusive sponsorship agency to develop and sell new sponsorship packages including Team Sponsor, Event Sponsor, Grassroots Sponsor, Twenty/20 Sponsor and Supplier Partnerships.
Players Unite Against AIDS
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Players at the ICC Women’s World Cup qualifier took time out from their tournament schedule to deliver a coaching clinic at a local school in South Africa today.
Bangladesh totally outplay Ireland
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Another comprehensive defeat for Ireland as they are consigned to the Plate competition after losing to Bangladesh by 8 wickets.
Irish misery continues with loss to Bermuda
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A poor display in the field, followed by a late batting collapse, sees Ireland's Under 19s lose by 20 runs to Bermuda.
Joyce stars again as Ireland gain semi-final spot
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Ireland defeat Zimbabwe to join The Netherlands in the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup qualifying tournament.
Joyce stars as Ireland make semis
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A 5 wicket haul and 70 runs makes it another day to remember for Isobel Joyce.
Ireland lose to Bermuda
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A late order batting collapse sees Ireland beaten by Bermuda by 20 runs.
Irish fail in World Cup bid
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South Africa go through to the Women's World Cup after a comprehensive victory over Ireland in the qualifying tournament semi-finals.
South Africa end Irish hopes
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Heartbreak for Ireland Women as defeat by South Africa ends their World Cup dreams.
Boyd Rankin to miss tour
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Boyd Rankin won't tour UAE and Bangladesh with Ireland - Dave Langford-Smith agrees to return.
Rankin to miss tour
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Boyd Rankin will not tour UAE or Bangladesh as he recovers from a stress fracture.
Getkate and Lawson set to play
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Ireland make two changes for the crucial clash with West Indies tomorrow.
Irish take third in South Africa
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Ireland defeated The Netherlands in the third place playoff at the Women's World Cup qualifiers.
Ireland clinch third place
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A fine all round display sees Ireland clinch third place by defeating The Netherlands.
West Indies beat Ireland by 7 wickets
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"An improved performance", but Ireland still loses heavily to the West Indies.
Heather Whelan tour diary part 5
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Ireland captain Heather Whelan looks back on her visit to a UNICEF/UNAIDS project.
Where has it all gone wrong?
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Just why has Ireland been so disappointing in the Under 19 World Cup? Coach Brian O'Rourke airs his thoughts to CricketEurope.
Pete Johnston in Malaysia
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An insight into the Under 19 World Cup from video analyst Peter Johnston.
Poynter and McDonnell return for Bermuda game
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Stuart Poynter and Graham McDonnell are back in the Ireland side to face Bermuda.
Four Irish attend European Academy in India
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Gary Kidd, Andrew Poynter, Fintan Mc Allister and Gary Wilson all attend the ICC European Academy in Mumbai.
Rankin at the crossroads
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Ireland opening bowler Boyd Rankin on his injuries and the help he is receiving from Allan Donald at Warwickshire.
Ireland announce Under 15 squad
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Ireland have named their squad for the Under 15 International tournament in the West Indies.
Ireland name Under 15 squad
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Hugh Mac Donnell from Leinster will captain Ireland in Under 15 international tournament in the West Indies.
Dougherty found guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct
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Ireland Under 19 opening batsman is given a reprimand for a Level 1 offence.
Thompson bowls Ireland to comfortable win
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Ireland skipper Greg Thompson takes 5 wickets - James Hall and Paul Stirling share century stand as Ireland defeat Bermuda by 69 runs.
Thompson becomes joint leading wicket taker
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Ireland captain Greg Thompson enters the Under 19 World Cup record books with a total of 27 wickets.
O'Rourke upbeat after win
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Ireland coach Brian O'Rourke expresses delight at his side's first win of the competition.
Ireland gain revenge over Bermuda
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Fine performances from Greg Thompson and James Hall help Ireland to 69 run win.
Ireland finish with win
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Andrew Britton stars with the ball as Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 6 wickets.
Delight at famous Irish win
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ICC Europe Development Manager Richard Holdsworth delighted at yet another historic day for Irish cricket.
O'Rourke calls for reinstatement of Interprovincials
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Ireland coach advocates the return of interprovincial cricket to the domestic programme.
Britton targets senior place
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Andrew Britton on his international aspirations following his impressive showing at the World Cup.
End of tournament report
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What lessons can be learned from Ireland's Under 19 World Cup campaign in Malaysia?
UAE v Ireland preview
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Ireland’s longest year of international cricket gets under way in Abu Dhabi tomorrow with a crucial Intercontinental Cup match.
Ireland in the ascendancy
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A good bowling performance sees Ireland take control on the opening day of the Intercontinental Cup match against UAE in Abu Dhabi.
Simmons pleased with performance
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Ireland coach Phil Simmons is pleased with the way the game has progressed on Day 1.
Johnston praises Irish effort
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Ireland captain Trent Johnston is justifiably proud after Ireland's display on the first day of the Intercontinental Cup match.
European Championship schedule announced
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ICC Europe has announced the fixture details for the 2008 European Championships which will be held in the Leinster region.
Cricket Ireland Board meets for first time
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Belfast and Dublin to host England games. Joe Doherty and Richard Johnson appointed Chairmen of Cricket and Finance.
ICU becomes Cricket Ireland
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First meeting of new ICU board changes its trading name and appoints Cricket and Finance chairmen.
Niall O'Brien century puts Ireland in control
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A record 7th wicket stand of 163 between Niall O'Brien and Trent Johnston has put Ireland well on top on day two.
Record partnership puts Ireland in command
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A stand of 163 between Niall O'Brien and Trent Johnston has put Ireland well on top against UAE.
Phil Simmons' thoughts on day two
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Ireland coach Phil Simmons expresses staisfaction at how the game against the UAE has progressed so far.
O'Brien pleased with another century
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Niall O'Brien expresses delight on scoring his fourth hundred for Ireland.
Ireland close in on victory
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174 from Niall O' Brien, and a fine all-round performance from Kyle McCallan, puts Ireland on the brink of victory.
McCallan happy with all round performance
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Kyle McCallan reflects on another good day for the Irish.
Breaking Boundaries now on sale
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The story of Ireland's extraordinary Cricket World Cup adventure - 'Breaking Boundaries' is now on sale.
Simmons relieved to get win
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Irish coach Phil Simmons happy to collect the 20 points for the win.
Captains' reactions to Ireland win
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William Porterfield and Saqib Ali on the Intercontinental Cup game between Ireland and UAE.
Ireland hit by injury crisis
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Ireland captain Trent Johnston is just one of a number of injury concerns for Ireland ahead of their visit to Bangladesh.
Thinus Fourie joins Railway Union
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Ireland all-rounder Thinus Fourie has confirmed he is leaving Merrion to join Railway Union.
Irish cricket DVD on sale
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A review of 'Breaking Boundaries' - the story of the Irish cricket team at the World Cup.
Ireland win despite Saqib heroics
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Ireland go second in the table with a 9 wicket win, despite a valiant 195 from Saqib Ali.
CricketEurope Ulster to cease publication
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CricketEurope will cease publishing its Ulster section within the next week.
Magnificent Saqib fails to stop Ireland
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Ireland wins by 9 wickets to move into second place on 49 points.
Johnston causes concern
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Trent Johnston is a major injury worry for the rest of Ireland’s tour of UAE and Bangladesh with an elbow strain.
Simmons makes his mark
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Fitness top of the Simmons agenda. Alcohol and fizzy drinks banned during games.
Ireland v Abu Dhabi XI preview
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As his team prepare for the day-night fixture in Abu Dhabi, the Ireland coach announces a tougher fitness regime and an alcohol ban.
Morgan sets up Ireland XI win
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An unbeaten 196 from Eoin Morgan leads Ireland to a 25 run win over an Abu Dhabi XI.
Young guns given their chance
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The four players who sat out the Inter-Continental Cup clash against UAE, play their first game of the tour against an Abu Dhabi XI.
Morgan stars in Irish win in Abu Dhabi
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But the new boys did themselves no favours as an Ireland XI defeated an Abu Dhabi XI by 25 runs.
Important notification for N Ireland Cricket Coaches
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New system for clearing coaches now in place.
Ireland beat Essex by 6 wickets
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73 from Reinhardt Strydom helps Ireland to a 6 wicket win over Essex.
Simmons forced into Plan B
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Ireland's pyrrhic victory against an Abu Dhabi XI forces Irish coach Phil Simmons to change his selection strategy.
Bangladesh announce squad for Ireland series
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The Bangladesh squad for the 3 match Ispahani Tea ODI series against Ireland has been announced.
Exclusion still rankles with Molins
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Leinster bound Jason Molins on his continued exclusion from the Ireland set-up.
Bangladesh v Ireland preview
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Trent Johnston is backing leg spinner Greg Thompson for this week’s three-match one-day international series against Bangladesh.
Bangladesh v Ireland: post-match reaction
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Trent Johnston, Mohammad Ashraful and Jamie Siddons give their thoughts on Bangladesh's victory over Ireland.
Ireland slumps to 8 wickets defeat
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130 run stand between Shahriar Nafees and Mohammad Ashraful consigns Ireland to an 8 wickets defeat.
ICC Board Meeting
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Confirmation of the news that the ICC have decided to reduced the number of teams in the 2011 World Cup from 16 to 14.
Johnston upbeat despite loss
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The post match reaction after Ireland lost by 84 runs in the second ODI against Bangladesh.
Concern Bangladesh bowled over by Irish team
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Concern's programme in Bangladesh welcomed the Irish cricket squad as guests of honour at their annual St Patrick's Day reception tonight.
Bangladesh clinches series
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Farhad Reza takes 5 wickets as Ireland are dismissed for 162 chasing a target of 247.
Ireland lose again to Bangladesh
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Ireland lose by 79 runs to Bangladesh, despite 70 from Niall O'Brien.
Johnston announces break from international cricket
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Irish skipper Trent Johnston announces that he will take no part in this season's Friends Provident Trophy.
Bangladesh completes series whitewash
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Tamim Iqbal scores 129 as Bangladesh beat Ireland by 79 runs.
Johnston announces break from international cricket
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Trent Johnston to take a break from international cricket.
Post match reaction: 3rd ODI
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Post match reaction after Bangladesh completed a 3-0 series win over Ireland.
Johnston calls time on ODIs
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"My body’s telling me it’s time for rest. I don't think I'm up to the strains of one-day cricket anymore."
Ireland loses ground in ODI rankings
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Bangladesh consolidates its position in the LG ICC ODI Championship after its series victory.
Grealey steps down as Coach
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Miriam Grealey has stepped down as coach of the Ireland Women's team due to family commitments.
Langford-Smith announces retirement
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Ireland opening bowler Dave Langford-Smith retires from international cricket
Dave Langford-Smith announces retirement
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Ireland opening bowler Dave Langford-Smith has decided to retire from international cricket.
Langford-Smith retirement rocks Ireland
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Leaves only five of the World Cup squad available for this season's Friends Provident Trophy games.
Ireland Under 15 West Indies Tour
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The schedule has been confirmed for the Ireland Under 15 tour of the West Indies later this month.
Irish women attend European Academy
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Ireland have seven representatives at European Academy plus Coach Nigel Pyne.
Ireland announce 2008 ticket prices
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Cricket Ireland announce their new revamped ticket pricing structure for 2008 fixtures.
Players Diary Part 1
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An insight into the first few days at the ICC Europe training camp at La Manga.
West Indies Diary Part 1
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News from the first few days in the Caribbean - including a meeting with true legands of the game.
ICC Women's Camp Part 3
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Eimear Richardson reports on the final stage of the ICC Europe women's camp in Spain.
Lords Taverners Tribute Lunch
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A special tribute lunch for Alan Lewis and Adrian Birrell will take place on Wednesday May 28th at Clontarf Castle.
West Indies Diary Part 2
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The second instalment sees Ireland lose their warm game against Barbados.
Pakistan canters to CLICO win over Ireland
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Pakistan defeated Ireland by 8 wickets in their first round CLICO Under 15 Cup match in Barbados.
ICC Europe Officials Education Update
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ICC Europe has produced an update on the training, development and support of match officials.
Ireland announce FPT squad
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James Hall is called into the squad and William Porterfield is confirmed as captain.
Porterfield confirmed as Irish captain
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William Porterfield is the new captain but there is no overseas player in Ireland's team for their opening Friends Provident Trophy match.
More youthful look for Ireland
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James Hall is rewarded for being Ireland’s best batsman at the recent Under 19 World Cup in Malaysia.
Ireland lose to Pakistan
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Shane Getkate and Jason van der Merwe the only bright notes of a heavy Irish defeat to Pakistan.
Win for Ireland Under 15's
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A man of the match performance from Shane Getkate helps Ireland to a comfortable win over South East Trinidad.
Win for Ireland Under 15's in Trinidad
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Shane Getkate stars with bat and ball as Ireland Under 15's defeat South East Trinidad Under 17's.
Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup 2008
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Preliminary round matches scheduled for Saturday 26 April. Major changes in the 2008 regulations.
Notts name squad for Ireland game
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Ireland will face a very strong Nottinghamshire side at Clontarf in the FPT opener.
RSA new Official Team Sponsor
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RSA has been named as the new Official team sponsor for Irish cricket.
Ireland announces new team sponsor
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RSA (formerly Royal Sun Alliance) are the new official sponsor of Irish cricket.
Another injury for Boyd Rankin
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Ireland World Cup hero may be out for the season with a shoulder injury.
Big challenge for Porterfield
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New captain has a difficult role as weakened Ireland begins its Friends Provident Trophy campaign.
Rampaul to be Irish overseas signing
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West Indies paceman Ravi Rampaul will be in the Ireland squad for the weekend’s Friends Provident Trophy double header.
Ireland lose to Nottinghamshire
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Kevin O'Brien stars with the ball but Ireland lose to Nottinghamshire by 56 runs.
Ireland hammer Kenya by 7 wickets
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Shane Getkate stars with bat and ball as Ireland beat Kenya by 7 wickets.
Gwen Morgan on La Manga trip
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Gwen Morgan on her exciting time at La Manga with ICC Europe Women's Academy.
Botha out of Ireland side
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André Botha may well miss all of Ireland's remaining Friends Provident Trophy matches.
Simmo on Ramps
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Phil Simmons admits Ravi Rampaul wasn't anywhere near his first choice as Ireland's overseas player.
Simmons relishes return to Grace Road
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Grace Road has happy memories for Ireland coach Phil Simmons
TCH Down Democrat Challenge Cup 1st round preview
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David Kennedy, now with Ballymena, returns to The Meadow after his MOM performance in the 2007 final.
McCarthy steers Ireland to 5th place
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Barry McCarthy emerged the hero as Ireland beat ICC Americas by 2 wickets in the CLICO Under 15 tournament.
Inexperienced Ireland faces a challenging weekend
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Preview of Ireland's Friends Provident Trophy matches away to Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.
McCarthy leads Ireland to victory
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44 not out from Barry McCarthy leads Ireland to a 5th place finish at the Under 15 Championship in the West Indies.
Stirling stars in heavy defeat
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Paul Stirling impresses with 70, but Niall O'Brien and Stephen Peters share stand of 179 as Ireland lose by 8 wickets.
Winning start for women against Malahide
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Cecelia Joyce and Melissa Scott Hayward star as Cricket Ireland women defeat Malahide in season opener.
Southern XI beat NW by 4 wickets.
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A fine all round performance by Andrew Balbirnie helps Southern XI beat NW by 4 wickets in first game of Under 17 Interpro Series.
Late comeback by Ireland
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But the damage had been done earlier when Leicestershire took 3 quick wickets.
TCH Down Democrat Challenge Cup 1st Round
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James Kennedy wins the Man of the Match award but Ballymena lose at Downpatrick.
Battling Ireland lose to Leicestershire
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Beaten but far from disgraced Ireland go down by 39 runs to Leicestershire.
Merrion defeat Ireland women
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Ireland lose to Merrion by 2 wickets despite a fine all round display by Nicki Coffey.
Knox calls it a day
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Another key member of Ireland's World Cup squad has departed from the international scene.
Irish youngsters are impressive
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It could not have gone much better for the new kids on the block in Ireland’s Friends Provident Trophy game in Northampton.
Johnston relishing Limavady clash
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Railway Union skipper Trent Johnston is looking forward to the clash with Limavady in the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup.
Centuries aplenty in the Irish Senior Cup
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Seven players score centuries in the opening round of the competition.
Ireland and Scotland to play Australia
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World champions Australia will play Scotland in 2009 and Ireland in 2010.
Ireland name unchanged FP Trophy squad
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Phil Simmons names an unchanged 13 for the Friends Provident games against Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
Ireland name unchanged FP Trophy squad
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No changes in the Irish squad for the games with Warwickshire and Leicestershire.
Bangor shock Donemana in Ulster Cup
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Yasas Tillakaratne stars as Bangor dump Donemana out of the Ulster Cup.
Roy Torrens: poacher turned gamekeeper
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A look back at the career of the the former Irish fast bowler and team manager.
Warwickshire name strong FP squad
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Test players Darren Maddy, Ian Salisbury and Monde Zondeki are named in Warwickshire squad to face Ireland on Friday.
Warwickshire name strong FP Trophy squad
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Darren Maddy leads Warwickshire in their clash with Ireland at Stormont on Friday.
Kyle McCallan helps launch Northern Ireland Asda Kwik Cricket Competition
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Cricket stars of the future.
Ireland stun Warwickshire
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William Porterfield leads Ireland to a famous 4 wicket win over Warwickshire.
Ireland stun Warwickshire
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William Porterfield leads Ireland to four wicket win over Warwickshire.
Ireland v Warwickshire:post match reaction
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Phil Simmons, William Porterfield and David Williams on Ireland's win over Warwickshire.
Ireland v Warwickshire:post match reaction
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Phil Simmons, William Porterfield and David Williams give their reaction to Ireland's win over Warwickshire.
Irish Senior Cup Draw
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Some mouth watering clashes in round two of the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup.
Balbirnie and Getkate star in win
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Andrew Balbirnie scores 88 as Southern U17's run up 333. Shane Getkate takes 4 wickets as NCU U17's reply with 207.
A case of déjà vu for Ireland
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Ireland throws away a wonderful opportunity of recording a second successive win against a county.
Matt Dwyer to coach Ireland Under 19s
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Matt Dwyer takes over from Brian O'Rourke for the 2008 season.
Ireland to meet Australia at Malahide?
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Australia could play Ireland in 2010 in front of 10,000 people at Malahide if an ambitious planning proposal comes to fruition.
McAllister called into Ireland squad
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Fintan McAllister of Rush is called into the Friends Provident Squad in place of Gary Wilson.
McAllister called into Ireland squad
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Fintan McAllister drafted into Ireland squad for Friends Provident Trophy.
Ireland women seek coach
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Cricket Ireland are seeking a new head coach to replace Miriam Grealey who stepped down earlier this year.
Ireland hit by Porterfield withdrawal
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20 year old Chris Dougherty will replace William Porterfield in the squad.
Ireland women seek coach
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Ireland women are seeking a new coach to replace Miriam Grealey who stepped down earlier this year.
Ireland hit by Porterfield withdrawal
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Ireland have called up Chris Dougherty in place of William Porterfield.
Mullingar defeat Ireland women
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195 from Same Singh helps Mullingar defeat weakened Ireland side.
Ireland so close at Trent Bridge
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Ireland came agonisingly close to a second FP Trophy win of the season as they went down to Notts by a single run.
Collapse leaves Ireland well beaten
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Ireland lost their final Friends Provident Trophy match of the season by 99 runs to Nottinghamshire.
Sporting Passions - Trent Johnston
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Former Ireland captain Trent Johnston talks about his love for sports other than cricket.
Full Member Price Freeze
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Become a full member of Cricket Ireland in 2008, and pay exactly the same for 2009 membership, including Ireland versus England ticket.
Ireland name squad to play Lashings
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Trent Johnston and Jeremy Bray back in the fold for two T20 games with Lashings.
Ireland XI name squad for T20 games
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Trent Johnston and Jeremy Bray return to an Ireland XI squad for two T20 matches against a Lashings XI.
Ireland Women lose to Sandyford
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A badly depleted Ireland women's side lose heavily to Sandyford.
Ireland women name squad for West Indies games
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Ireland women have named a squad of 13 for their games against the West Indies later this month.
Administrators take pathway to success
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Senior administrators from the top Associate Members are attending five day course in England.
O'Brien to captain Ireland 'A' side
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Ireland have announced details of games against Bangladesh 'A' later this month, including the first international fixture in the North West for 4 years.
Bangladesh 'A' to tour Ireland
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Four fixtures confirmed, included T20 game at Eglinton on Friday June 27.
Ireland A side to meet Bangladesh
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Ireland have named a strong A team for the three-day game against Bangladesh A in Dublin.
World T20 qualifier schedule announced
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Ireland placed in Group A along with Scotland and Bermuda. Kenya, The Netherlands and Canada contest Group B.
Ireland Under 19 squad named
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A panel of twelve has been selected to play the MCC at Carrickfergus on Friday June 20th.
Ireland Under 19's named
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Cricket ireland have named a squad of twelve to play the MCC at Carrickfergus on June 20th.
Paul Stirling named Under 19 captain.
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Paul Stirling will captain Ireland Under 19's against The MCC on Friday. Shane Getkate and Adrian D'Arcy miss the match.
Midsummer Day's dream a real picture
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Emmet Riordan on a passionate cricket aficionado who has realised a long-time fantasy in Wicklow, Ireland.
Andrew points the way to Ireland
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Andrew Poynter may be about to make it a two-way flow of cricketers between Ireland and Middlesex.
Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup draw
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The quarter final draw has been made for the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup.
Ireland to seek EPL franchise?
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Ireland may seek a franchise in the proposed new English Premier League (EPL) Twenty20 competition.
George looks forward to Ireland tour
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West Indies women's captain Nadine George on the forthcoming clashes with Ireland.
MCC beat Ireland Under 19's by 6 runs
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Nigel Jones makes 104 as MCC beat Ireland Under 19's in high scoring affair.
MCC unbeaten in their four match tour of the North
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MCC win two close matches and rain rules out finishes in the other two.
Honours even at Oak Hill
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Reinhardt Strydom and Dinesh Mongia star with the bat as both the Ireland XI and Lashings XI win a game each.
Porterfield opts for Gloucestershire
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Ireland captain William Porterfield will miss all of Ireland's forthcoming games, as he chooses to play with Gloucestershire.
Ireland name squads
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Ireland have named their squads for forthcoming games with Bangladesh 'A', New Zealand and Scotland.
John Wright passes away
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Former Irish Cricket Union President and Secretary John Wright has died after a short illness.
John Wright passes away
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Former Irish Cricket Union President and Secretary John Wright died today following a short illness.
West Indies defeat Ireland women by 5 wickets
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West Indies survive scare to beat Ireland by 5 wickets in rain affected encounter.
Islam hundred puts Bangladesh A on top
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Bangladesh A lead by 34 after a rain affected second day.
Dougherty replaces Morgan in ODI squad
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Chris Dougherty of Bready has been drafted into the Ireland squad for the ODI's with New Zealand and Scotland.
Dougherty earns call up
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Eoin Morgan withdraws from Ireland squad, and is replaced by Chris Dougherty of Bready.
Ireland crush Bangladesh A
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A fine all round performance sees Ireland defeat Bangladesh A by 82 runs in their Twenty20 clash.
Ireland defeat Bangladesh 'A'
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Andre Botha stars with the bat and Kyle McCallan with the ball as Ireland beat Bangladesh 'A' by 82 runs.
Ireland v Bangladesh A: post match reaction
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Kyle McCallan and Phil Simmons give their thoughts on Ireland's 82 run win over Bangladesh A.
Five wicket win for Ireland
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Ireland prevail in low scoring encounter. Kyle McCallan and Andre Botha both star again.
West Indies win Twenty20 clash
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Stephanie Taylor hits 90 in 48 balls as West Indies beat Ireland by 75 runs.
West Indies finish tour with 6 wicket win
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Afy Fletcher and Anisa Mohammed spin West Indies to comfortable 6 wicket win.
New Zealand inflicts indignity on Ireland
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Ireland face Scotland attempting to erase the memory of the worst defeat in one-day international history.
New Zealand batters Ireland
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New Zealand set a world record as they defeat Ireland by 290 runs in Aberdeen.
Ireland boosted by player availability
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Ireland back to near full strength for ICC Twenty20 World Cup Qualifying series in Belfast.
Ireland outplayed at Aberdeen
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Ireland's inadequacies and inexperience were again exposed with cruel efficiency by Scotland.
Ireland lose by 5 wickets to Scotland
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Gavin Hamilton scores 115 as Ireland lose to Scotland by 5 wickets.
Ireland name ICup squad
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Alex Cusack and Kevin O'Brien return from injury to face Netherlands in InterContinental Cup next week.
Ireland name InterContinental Cup squad
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Ireland announce a squad of 13 for their vital InterContinental Cup clash.
Donemana and Merrion progress
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James McBrine holds nerve to help Donemana beat Waringstown, while Barker, Short and Petrie help Merrion defeat Limavady.
Irish Senior Cup review
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Merrion and Donemana reach semi finals, while Leinster are denied by the rain.
Ireland hit by White withdrawal
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Andrew White is replaced in InterContinental Cup squad by James Hall.
Hall in for White
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James Hall replaces Andrew White in the InetrContinental Cup squad which will play The Netherlands.
Increased funding for Ireland
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ICC to pump US$300m into the worldwide development of cricket below Full Members.
Botha shines as rain has last laugh on day one
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His 159-run partnership with O’Brien saves Ireland ’s blushes as Mudassar rips through top order.
Ireland name under age squads
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Cricket Ireland have announced their Under 13 and Under 15 squads.
European Under 17 Division 1 gets the ball rolling
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The 2008 outdoor ICC European tournament season begins on Monday 14th July with the Under 17 Division 1 title being decided.
Ireland squad named for South Africa series.
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The Cricket Ireland Women's team is selected to travel to UK to play South Africa.
Ireland on course for win
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Ireland on brink of comfortable win after capturing 13 wickets on Day 3.
Connell hat trick seals innings win
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Ten wickets including hat-trick – not a bad debut for Peter Connell.
Connell’s dream debut keeps Ireland on course for a hat-trick
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It doesn’t get much better,” says 26-year-old fast bowler; Coach Phil Simmons is glad to exorcise the demons of recent defeats
Ireland name European Championship squads
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Ireland announce strong squads for the European Championships in Dublin next week.
Ireland name European Championship squads
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Ireland have named two separate squads for the forthcoming European Championships in Dublin.
Ireland to play NW Overseas Professionals
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Ireland will warm up for the T20 World Cup Qualifiers with a game against The NW professionals at Beechgrove on Sunday.
ICC announces revised schedule for ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier
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Includes third and fourth place play-off to cater for possibility of third team going forward to ICC WT20 2009.
Eagleson delighted with European success
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Ireland Under 17 coach Ryan Eagleson delighted with 9 wicket win over Scotland.
Eagleson delighted with title
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Ryan Eagleson on Ireland's 9 wicket destruction of Scotland in the Under 17 European Championships.
Ireland complete Twenty20 preparation
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Ireland completed their ICC Twenty20 Qualifier preparation with a win over a team of professionals.
Donemana and North County contest final
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Junior Mc Brine and Reinhardt Strydom star as Donemana and North County reach Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup final.
Twenty20 World Cup Squads Named
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The six squads for the Twenty20 World Cup Qualifiers in Belfast from August 2-5 have been named.
Eaglestone to miss European Championships
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Strabane opening bowler Phil Eaglestone misses European Championships with suspected stress fracture of tibia.
Strabane to host Bob Kerr irish Senior Cup Final
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Strabane will stage the final of the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup on Friday September 5.
Leinster defeat Ireland Women by 7 wickets
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Isobel Joyce scores 69 and Emma Beamish 43, but Ireland lose by 7 wickets.
Ireland name Under 19 Squad
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Andrew Balbirnie will captain Ireland as they defend their title in Glasgow
Balbirnie to captain Under 19's
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Defending champions Ireland name a strong squad for the tournament in Scotland.
Ireland defeat Norway by 8 wickets
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Gary Kidd takes four wickets as Ireland open Championships with 8 wicket win.
Porterfield leads Ireland to win
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58 from skipper William Porterfield leads Ireland to a 5 wicket win over a battling Denmark side.
Odoyo happy for Kenya to stay under the radar
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“It’s good to be thought of as a team to be reckoned with but that can bring pressure too,” says experienced all-rounder
Blain bubbling for Belfast
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Scotland opening bowler confident ahead of Twenty20 World Cup Qualifiers.
Morgan destined for Irish wilderness?
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His latest decision to put county before country could hurry his exit from the Ireland squad.
O'Brien relishing WT20 challenge
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Niall O'Brien is confident that Ireland will do well in World Twenty20 Cup Qualifier.
O'Brien looking forward to Belfast
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Northants and Ireland wicket-keeper batsman Niall O'Brien relishing Twenty20 challenge.
Morgan drops out of ODIs
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Ireland coach Phil Simmons begins planning for life without the Middlesex batsman.
Easy win for Irish over Dutch
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Niall and Kevin O'Brien star as Ireland beat The Netherlands by 7 wickets.
Leverock believes age irrelevant to a sportsman
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Bermuda spinner says he is still passionate and competitive.
Johnston named in InterContinental Cup squad
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Trent Johnston returns to InterContinental Cup squad.
Ireland name InterContinental Cup squad
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Kyle McCallan to captain a side containing Trent Johnston for the InterContinental Cup clash with Canada next month.
Porterfield excited by Twenty20 Challenge
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Ireland captain William Porterfield excited by opportunity to play in World Cup finals.
Porterfield looking forward to WT20
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William Porterfield is hopeful of Irish qualification in the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier.
Isobel Joyce leads Ireland against South Africa
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The South African women’s cricket team, which arrived in England yesterday, meets Ireland in twin limited overs matches over the next two days at Wellington College.
Trent Johnston back for Ireland ’s campaign
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“I don’t think there will be any clear-cut favourites in Belfast ,” says former captain
Haire to captain Ireland A
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Reagan West and Nigel Jones are selected for Ireland's A match against MCC.
Stirling stars as Ireland defeat Italy
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An unbeaten 56 from Paul Stirling helps Ireland to four wicket win over Italy.
Davison returns to lead Canada ’s charge
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“It’s the best side that has come together for Canada in a long time,” says wicketkeeper-batsman Ashish Bagai
Cricket Ireland partner with Leeds Met Carnegie
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Leeds Met Carnegie will be their event partner for the remainder of the season.
Cricket Ireland announce partnership with Leeds Met Carnegie
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The ICC Twenty20 World Cup qualifiers in Belfast which run from August 2-5 will be branded as the ‘Carnegie Carnival of Cricket’.
Ireland Women lose to South Africa
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Ireland's women crash to a 10 wicket defeat at the hands of South Africa.
Ireland win European Championships
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Kyle McCallan stars with the ball, and Gary Wilson and Andre Botha with the bat as Ireland defeat Scotland by 7 wickets.
Associates gear up for Twenty20 Challenge
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A preview of the 6 countries who will face each other in the ICC Twenty20 World Cup Qualifiers in Belfast.
Ireland beat Scotland in Twenty20 World Cup Qualifiers
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Andre Botha turns in a MOM display as Ireland beat Scotland in thriller.
South Africa scrape home against Ireland
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South Africa Women won their Twenty20 match against Ireland by the narrow margin of 8 runs.
Ireland scrape through in shortened thriller
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The WT20 Qualifier delivered some extraordinary suspense as Ireland edged past Bermuda into the semi-finals.
Irish Government shuns cricket
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Only 0.013% of the Irish Government's Sports Capital Programme goes to cricket projects.
It’s back to first-class business for Ireland
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Holders face a key game as they maintain their push for an Intercontinental Cup final place
Balbirnie leads Ireland to 9 wicket win
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Ireland have 9 wickets to spare over Netherlands in European Under 19 Championships.
Ireland and Netherlands share trophy
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Heavy rain means no play is possible in WCQ final between Ireland and The Netherlands.
Ireland intent on upsetting World Twenty20 order
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Ireland captain is happy to take on any opponents in England in 2009.
West stars for Ireland A
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Reagan West hits 71 as Ireland score 159 for 4 on day 1 of their clash with MCC.
Cricket Ireland praised for successful tournament
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Richard Done congratulates Cricket Ireland on a great success in hosting the ICC T20 WCQ.
Haire century highlight of Day 2
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Ryan Haire scores 123 before retiring on Day Two of the game with MCC.
Play washed out on day 1
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No play possible in both the Ireland v Canada and Kenya v Scotland games on Day 1.
Porterfield calls for cricket to be included in Olympics
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Ireland captain William Porterfield adds backing for Adam Gilchrist campaign to have cricket included in the Olympics.
Day to forget for Irish cricket
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Defeats for both Ireland A and U15's, while no play for Senior side or Under 19's.
White century highlight of day 2
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Andrew White and Kevin O'Brien share 154 run stand, while Kyle McCallan takes 2 wickets and a run out as Ireland take control.
Ireland in the ascendancy
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Ireland take control of ICup clash with Canada as White, O'Brien and McCallan play major roles.
It's raining again!
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Torrential downpour means only 125 minutes are possible on day 3 of Ireland versus Canada.
Rain and Canada frustrate Ireland
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An 89 run stand between Geoff Barnett and Sunil Dhaniram frustrate Ireland before deluge descends.
Ireland Women UK tour review
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Fiona Dowling on the 3 match UK tour recently undertaken by Cricket Ireland women.
No play possible on day 4
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Ireland and Canada get 3 points each aftre their game at Malahide is abandoned as a draw.
Interview with Alan Lewis
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Ger Siggins talks with Irish cricket and rugby refereeing legend Alan Lewis.
Ireland name 'A' squad for European Championships
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Ryan Haire will skipper the Ireland 'A' side which takes part in the European Championships from August 26-28 in the Netherlands.
Ireland name European A squad
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Ryan Haire will lead an Irish squad of 13 in the European A Championships in The Netherlands.
Wright back on course for England
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Craig Wright makes a successful comeback performance as the weather ruins the ODI between Scotland and Kenya.
Scotland squad is named
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Scotland's squad to play England features six players with experience of the English county scene.
4 run victory for CSN over Waringstown in the Cup Final
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Thrilling win for Civil Service North in the TCH Down Democrat Final at The Meadow.
Boyd Rankin back in Ireland colours
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Boyd Rankin in line to make his first appearance in Ireland colours since April 2007.
Zimbabwe confirm withdrawal
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Zimbabwe Cricket today confirmed its decision not to participate in the ICC World Twenty20 2009.
Interview with Kyle McCallan
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A special feature interview with Kyle McCallan on reaching the 200 caps milestone.
200 up for McCallan
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The 200 cap milestone is recahed by Kyle McCallan, and there's more to come.
Botha lethal as Ireland defeat Kenya
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Andre Botha take 4 wickets as Ireland beat Kenya by 33 runs.
Botha lethal as Ireland defeat Kenya
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Ireland beat Kenya by 33 runs in the first game of the Carnegie Cup.
Double ton for McCallan
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Kyle McCallan will win his 200th cap in the second ODI against Kenya in Belfast.
Another wet ODI at Stormont
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The second ODI between Ireland and Kenya had to be abandoned after just eight overs.
Cricket Writers make presentation to Kyle McCallan
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The newly-formed Cricket Writers of Ireland presented Kyle McCallan with tokens of their esteem at the Ireland v Kenya one-day international in Stormont, Belfast.
Haire confident of European Championships success
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Ryan Haire looking forward to a successful 'A' team campaign.
Ireland defeat Netherlands by 9 wickets
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A fine batting display by Carroll, Kennedy and Hall lead Ireland to easy win.
Centre stage with best view in the house
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Johnny Watterson talks to Ireland wicketkeeper Niall O'Brien, who is now looked on as a senior member of the Northamptonshire team.
Mooney century highlight as Denmark defeated
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An unbroken 4th wicket partnership of 212 between John Mooney and Thinus Fourie ensured Ireland enjoyed a facile 127 run over Denmark in the second game of the European ‘A’ Championships in The Netherlands.
Birrell involved again in Ireland
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Former coach is to assist in producing talent identification and development plans
Problems at Stormont
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The Cricket Ireland Board is to discuss the two abandonments in the recent series against Kenya.
Ireland win European 'A' Championships
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Ireland lost the battle but ultimately won the war, when their superior run rate clinched the European ‘A’ Championships in the Netherlands, after they finished level on points with both the hosts and Scotland.
Bangladesh likely venue for World Cup Qualifiers
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The qualifying tournament is likely to be switched from the UAE to Bangladesh.
Ireland to tour Jamaica
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Cricket Ireland and the Jamaica Cricket Association are to sign an agreement involving an annual reciprocal tour programme.
Ireland to tour Jamaica
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Cricket Ireland and the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA) are close to signing an historic agreement involving an annual reciprocal tour programme starting in 2009.
Date with destiny awaits Donemana
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Jordan McGonigle and John Mooney look ahead to tomorrow's Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup Final between North County and Donemana.
William Porterfield feature
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The News Letter's Richard Bullick talks to Ireland captain William Porterfield.
North County lift Bob Kerr ISC
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Conor Armstrong wins MOM as North County win their 5th Irish Cup in 7 years.
North County win Irish Senior Cup
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A great fightback by North County sees them defeat Donemana to win their 5th Irish Cup in 7 years.
Mooney and McGonigle reflect on final
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John Mooney and Jordan McGonigle reflect on the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup final.
Pembroke defeat Ireland Women
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Good knocks by Isobel Joyce and Amy Kenealy not enough to deny Pembroke, as Rupert Heather and Shovan star.
Niall O'Brien nominated for Associate Player of the Year.
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Niall O'Brien and ten Doeschate in the running for Associate Player of the Year.
Donemana win All Ireland Under 11 title
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A Man of the Match performance from Donemana captain William McClintock sees them defeat North County.
RSA announces 3 year sponsorship deal with Cricket Ireland
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RSA Insurance is pleased to announce a three year partnership with Cricket Ireland and an extension of their sponsorship of Ireland’s national cricket teams.
RSA sign 3 year deal with Cricket Ireland
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Cricket Ireland have announced a new 3 year sponsorship deal with RSA.
Ireland announce 15 man squad for African tour
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William Porterfield leads a strong Ireland squad as they attempt to reach the InterContinental Cup final.
Ireland name tour squad
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Trent Johnston to play in all forms of international cricket again. John Mooney and Phil Eaglestone return, but no place for Fourie, Kidd, Strydom and Stirling.
Porterfield signs contract extension
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Ireland captain William Porterfield rewarded with 2 year contract extension.
New deal for Porterfield
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Ireland captain William Porterfield signs two year contract extension with Gloucestershire.
Johnston takes a brave leap of faith
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World Cup captain jumps on board for one last spin on the merry-go-round of Irish cricket.
Ireland anxious to end Namibia ’s winning streak
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Captain Porterfield confident of victory in Windhoek with Johnston and Rankin back in the fold.
International Coaches and Managers
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Cricket Ireland invites expressions of interest from those who would like to commit themselves to coaching and management in Irish cricket at international level.
Ireland struggle in Namibia
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Ireland face a huge hurdle if they are to retain the InterContinental Cup after 25 wickets fall on opening day.
Confident Namibia in control
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Ireland's Intercontinental Cup crown was hanging by a thread in Windhoek after 81 overs of mayhem in which 25 wickets fell.
Rankin shepherds Ireland to thrilling eight-run victory
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Boyd Rankin inspires Ireland to thrilling 8 run win to keep final hopes alive.
Boyd bounces back to shoulder more responsibility
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Delighted Rankin completes recovery by bowling Ireland to a thrilling eight-run victory over Namibia ; sets up showdown with Kenya in Nairobi starting next Saturday.
A team that's never beaten
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Ireland recover from a first innings total of 69 to record a remarkable victory in Windhoek.
Tikolo ready to awake from nightmare
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Memories of losing to Ireland in 2005 still haunt the Kenya skipper as his team prepares to exact revenge
Records tumble as Ireland turns the screw
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Ireland continue to dominate on day two of their InterContinental Cup game.
Ireland on top after day one
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Niall O'Brien scores a hundred as Ireland make good start against Kenya.
Kenya’s batsmen dig in as Ireland pushes for victory
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Ireland needs eight wickets on the final day of its crucial ICC Intercontinental Cup match against Kenya at Nairobi Gymkhana in order to make it through to its third final in succession.
Tikolo and Waters lead fightback
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Ireland needs eight wickets on the final day of its crucial ICC Intercontinental Cup match against Kenya at Nairobi Gymkhana in order to make it through to its third final in succession.
Ireland Name Women's Winter Training Squad
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Cricket Ireland name squad of 17 for winter training.
Ireland beat Kenya to reach final
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Ireland qualify for the final of the Intercontinental Cup. Report and Final scorecard
Ireland beat Kenya with just 23 minutes to spare.
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Ireland qualify for the final of the Intercontinental Cup. Final scorecard.
Ireland through to third final in a row after epic last match in Nairobi
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Coach Simmons praises work of spin bowlers and the experience of seamer Johnston.
Friends Provident Trophy Draw made
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The draw for the group stage of the 2009 Friends Provident Trophy was made at Lord’s today – with the 20 competing teams put in to four de-regionalised groups.
Porterfield and McCallan delighted with win
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William Porterfield and Kyle McCallan overjoyed after securing final berth.
Irish Ladies Development Squad
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Cricket Ireland have announced the Irish Ladies Development Squad, which contains no fewer than 21 of the brightest talent from around the country.
Botha and Ireland break records galore
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Andre Botha and Ireland have been rewriting the record books in recent weeks.
Baldwin and Howell to umpire ICup final
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Ian Howell and Paul Baldwin will be in charge for the InterContinental Cup final between Ireland and Namibia.
ICC announce umpire appointments
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Paul Baldwin and Ian Howell to umpire ICup final. Russell Tiffin, Marais Erasmus, and Subhash Modi to officiate in tri-series.
Beggs makes top 20 in rankings
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Catriona Beggs is the only player from an Associate member of the ICC to feature in the rankings.
Zimbabwe put Ireland in a spin
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Bad day at the office for Ireland as they lose by a whopping 156 runs to Zimbabwe.
Ireland crushed by Zimbabwe
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Ireland lose by 156 runs in the opening tri-series fixture with Zimababwe.
O'Brien inspires Ireland to victory
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A hard hitting 83 from Kevin O'Brien helps Ireland to morale boosting 86 run win over Kenya.
Door not closed on Test status for Ireland
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A senior ICC official spells out some of the steps Ireland must take to join the elite of the cricketing world.
Ireland stay in 10th place
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Ireland have maintained 10th place in the rankings after tri series with Zimbabwe and Kenya.
Political leaders in Ireland and Namibia get behind their teams
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Political leaders from Ireland and Namibia have sent their respective national cricket teams good-luck messages ahead of the ICC Intercontinental Cup final.
T20 ticket allocation announced
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Cricket Ireland today outlined their plans for the distribution of their allocation of tickets for the ICC World Twenty20 Cup.
ICC announces Intercontinental Cup 2007-08 Team of the Tournament
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Andre Botha, Peter Connell and Niall and Kevin O'Brien named in ICC dream squad.
Simmons determined ahead of Namibia clash
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A look ahead to the final of the ICup between Ireland and Namibia.
Ireland just about on top but Namibia fight hard on day one
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Louis Burger hits unbeaten 72 to leave his side on 241-9 at stumps.
Honours even after exciting first day.
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Namibia close day one of the Intercontinental Cup final on 241 for 9 against Ireland.
Snyman strikes but Cusack saves Ireland ’s blushes
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ICC Intercontinental Cup final is finely balanced after day two with Namibia losing two wickets before the close.
Wickets tumble in final session
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7 wickets fall for just 38 runs as the balance of power swings back to Namibia.
Ireland take a firm grip on Intercontinental Cup
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Ireland will need just 67 runs on the fourth morning to retain the Intercontinental Cup, with nine wickets in hand.
Final in balance as Ireland chase 201
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Ireland have been set a victory target of 201 to lift the ICC Intercontinental Cup.
Ireland on the brink of defending title
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Just 67 runs needed to beat Namibia with nine wickets in hand heading into day four.
Three in a row for victorious Ireland
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Porterfield’s team prevail over Namibia in an ICC Intercontinental Cup final that swung back and forth more than once.
2009 Irish Senior Cup
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The draw for the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup has thrown up some mouth watering clashes.
2009 Bob Kerr Irish Cup Draw
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The draw has been made for the 2009 Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup, and has thrown up some mouth watering clashes.
NCU Section 2 averages
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Ballymena players David Kennedy and Michael Glass top the season's batting and bowling averages.
TCH Down Democrat Challenge Cup draw
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The draw for the 1st & 2nd rounds of the 2009 TCH Down Democrat Challenge Cup has taken place.
Leinster announce Under 13 training squad
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A training squad has been selected for winter coaching sessions currently being held at North County Cricket Club.
North Down and CSN dominate NCU Team of the Year awards
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NORTH Down and Civil Service North dominated the News Letter's NCU Team of the Year for 2008, which was unveiled in Belfast yesterday.
Limavady Awards Night
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THE mercurial ‘Dekker’ Curry stole the show as Limavady Cricket Club celebrated yet another successful season.
Botha, Stirling and McBrine collect awards
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The Cricket Writers of Ireland host their inaugural awards dinner in Belfast.
CWI Awards
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The Cricket Writers of Ireland held their inaugural Awards Dinner at Stormont in Belfast.
Cricket Writers Awards
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The Cricket Writers of Ireland held their inaugural Awards Dinner at the Civil Service Complex at Stormont in Belfast.
Bowled over by cricket
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Emmet Riordan of The Irish Times talks to cricketer and rugby player Andrew Balbirnie.
Alan Waite Profile
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Ahead of the Grasshoppers tour of India, we take an in depth look at the touring squad, starting with the vastly experienced Alan Waite.
Robert Kennedy Profile
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The second in our look at the touring Ulster Grasshoppers - Robert Kennedy of Ballymena.
Ballymena AGM
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James Kennedy will be at the helm as Ballymena make their return to Section One in 2009.
Neil Russell Profile
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Opening batsman Neil Russell comes under the spotlight in the fourth of our series.
Top Associates prepare for success at ICC Cricket World Cup 2011
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‘Project Sub-Continent’ well and truly underway as High Performance Programme teams make big plans for the next two years.
Eglinton sign West Indian Simon Jackson
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23 year old Jamaican opening batsman is the new overseas player at Eglinton.
CricketEurope's Ireland club rankings for 2008
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Check out the latest ratings of all clubs and compare with their positions in 2007.
Dockrell in Somerset visit
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16 year old Leinster spinner George Dockrell attends coaching sessions at Somerset.
Richard Bullick interview with John Elder
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Pushing the boundaries in cricket's cause - Richard Bullick talks to cricket stalwart John Elder
2009 Northern Bank Senior Cup Draw
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Strabane face Brigade in the pick of the first round clashes.
Charlie McCrum Profile
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The former Irish all-rounder is profiled ahead of the Ulster Grasshoppers Tour.
Leinster announce Under 15 training squad
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An Under 15 training squad has been selected for winter coaching sessions currently being held at North County Cricket Club.
Associate and Life members T20 tickets Ballot Results
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Congratulations to the following Associate and Life members who have the opportunity to purchase two tickets to each of the Ireland group matches in the ICC World T20 in June next year.
Breaking Boundaries to screen on RTE 2
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The documentary featuring a behind the scenes view of Ireland ’s epic journey through last year’s cricket world cup will air at 3:20 PM on Monday the 29th of December on RTE 2.
Breaking Boundaries to screen on RTE
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The behind-the-scenes documentary of Ireland’s epic journey through last year’s Cricket World Cup will air on 29 December on RTE 2.
Leinster welcomes new coaches
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The Leinster Cricket Union are currently running courses for new coaches to enter the coaching ladder at various levels.
Ireland Women to play in County Championship
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Women's county cricket expands further in 2009 with the inclusion of Ireland into the new-look LV County Championship.
Irish Women’s Cricket Team To Compete In UK County Championships
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Cricket Ireland is proud to announce that the Irish women’s cricket team will take part in the UK’s County Championship, which sees the further expansion of Irish cricket.
Cross Border Cricket Blitz
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The NICA in partnership with Laureus Sport for Good Project held a cross border schools cricket blitz in the newly opened Bready CC Centre of Excellence.
NICA Fast Bowling & Batting to Spin Masterclass
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Boyd Rankin, Peter Gillespie and Phil Eaglestone pass on their experience at coaching sessions at Bready.
A festive look at Irish cricket
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With the festive season gathering pace and another year drawing to a close CricketEurope has decided to forego shopping to take a topical look at the cricket scene and add a few items to Santa’s list.
Eoghan Delany in India (1)
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In the first of a series of articles, Eoghan Delany reports on his preparations ahead of a 10 day training camp in India.
Eoghan Delany in India (2)
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Lost luggage gets the trip off to a bad start, but things soon improve.
Four Irish players selected for Academy
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Ireland’s four are Chris Dougherty, Gavin McKenna, Paul Stirling and Greg Thompson, all of whom who have worked their way up through the Ireland ranks and have now broken into the senior national squad.
2009 ClubTurf Ulster Cup Draw
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Holders Limavady have been given a tough home draw against Instonians, who have won the cup on two previous occasions, in 2007 and 1999.
2009 Ulster Shield and Plate draws
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The draws have been made in Belfast for the 2009 Ulster Shield and Plate competitions.
NICA fast bowling & batting masterclasses
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Future batsmen and bowlers attend masterclasses at Queen's.
ICC Europe announces 2009 schedule
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Ireland will play host to the Under 17 and Senior Women competitions.
Cricket Ireland Confirms England Fixture Date
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Cricket Ireland and the ECB confirm their 2009 ODI will be at Stormont, Belfast, on Thursday August 27 2009.
Cricket Ireland confirms England date
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Stormont will host the 3rd ODI between Ireland and England on 27 August 2009.
ECB announces 2009 Friends Provident Trophy Fixture Dates
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Ireland's fixtures in the 2009 Friends Provident Trophy are released by the ECB.
Eoghan Delany in India (4)
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As the trip draws to a close, it's a struggle to maintain energy levels.
Ireland name preliminary WCQ Squad
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No surprises in 18 man preliminary World Cup Qualifier squad.
Ireland name preliminary WCQ squad
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No surprises as Ireland name preliminary squad of 18 for World Cup Qualifiers in South Africa.
Morgan confirms WCQ availability
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Ireland's World Cup qualification hopes are boosted by the return of Middlesex star Eoin Morgan.
Top NW Clubs Dispense With Professionals
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Two of North-West cricket's leading clubs will go into the 2009 campaign without the aid of an overseas professional.
Grasshoppers Player Profiles: Neil Watson
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With the tour to India approaching fast, our series continues with Neil Watson being featured.
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