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Ireland News 2009
Grasshopper Player Profiles:Paul Stafford
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CricketEurope columnist and Brigade/Lurgan spinner Paul Stafford is the latest player to be featured.
Bready sign new professional
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27 year old South African Con De Lange will replace Frikkie Holtzhausen who played with the club for 2 seasons.
The career of Dermott Monteith
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We republish our career profile of former Irish captain Dermott Monteith who died at the weekend. He was, by any standards and in any company, a remarkable cricketer.
Grasshopper Player Profiles: Carlo Rendell
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Railway Union's Carlo Rendell is the latest Grasshopper player to be featured in our ever popular series.
Onwards and upwards for Irish umpires in Europe
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Ireland has an impressive representation in the 2009 ICC European Officials listings.
Onwards and upwards for Irish umpires in Europe.
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Ireland has an impressive representation in the 2009 ICC European Officials listings.
Universal praise for Bready
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The wonderful new facilities at Bready meet with universal approval.
Four Ireland players to go full time
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Four Ireland players are set to become full time employees of Cricket Ireland when the central contracts are handed out for the first time.
Grasshoppers Player Profiles:Andrew Cowden
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Carrickfergus all-rounder Andrew Cowden steps into the spotlight.
Cricket Ireland announce 2009 schedule
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A busy year on the international stage lies ahead for Ireland in 2009.
Grasshopper Player Profiles: Cameron Grieve
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Cameron Grieve of Lurgan is the latest player to be featured.
Coaching courses available
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The NICA are holding two ECB Coaching Education Courses in the upcoming months.
Grasshopper Player Profiles: Michael Turkington
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North Down batsman Michael Turkington is next in the firing line of our features on the touring Grasshoppers.
Clontarf Ball in aid of Special Olympics
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Clontarf are holding a Gala Ball on Friday 24th April in aid of the Special Olympics.
Langford-Smith back in international fold
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Dave Langford-Smith was part of the Ireland squad which trained this weekend in Bready.
More tickets on sale for Twenty20
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A new release of tickets to the ICC World Twenty20 England 2009 has gone on sale.
More tickets on sale for Twenty20
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A new release of tickets to the ICC World Twenty20 England 2009 has gone on sale.
Grasshopper Player Profiles: Andrew Nixon
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Andrew Nixon of Bangor is featured as the departure for the Grasshoppers to India nears.
Ulster Bank Schools Cup draw
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Holders Bangor Grammar School will travel to Royal School Dungannon in the first round. Also the draw for the first round of Under 15 Cup.
Leading light of a fine young generation
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Shane Getkate is one of the leading lights of a fine young generation of cricketers coming through the ranks in Ireland .
University of Ulster win indoor tournament
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The University of Ulster�s Cricket Team has won the Irish Universities Cricket Association Indoor Intervarsity tournament.
UU win Irish Indoor Championships
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The University of Ulster�s Cricket Team has won the Irish Universities Cricket Association Indoor Intervarsity tournament.
Bready to host dinner for Irish squad
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Bready holding dinner for Ireland squad on Saturday February 21st.
Magherafelt District Council � Fit Futures Scheme
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Cricket development programme hosted at reputedly the largest indoor sports hall in Europe.
Ireland to host Pakistan and Australia?
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Ireland is one of the main contenders to host an ODI series between Pakistan and Australia.
Calling all cricketing lawyers In Ireland
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Ireland to participate in the Lawyer World Cup for the first time.
Grasshopper Player Profiles: Davy Haire
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Lurgan's Davy Haire is the final Grasshopper to be featured ahead of the Indian trip later this month.
Pre school coaching clinics at Ballyclare High School
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12 pupils have early start at batting and bowling cliinics.
Grealey confident of Irish future
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Ireland Under 17 Women's coach Miriam Grealey is delighted to be back in the coaching fold.
Grealey confident of Irish future
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Miriam Grealey on how preparations are progressing with the Ireland Under 17 girls squad.
European Coaching Conference at Lord's
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European coaches put through their paces as conference gets underway at Lord�s.
UK immigration rules for overseas sportspersons
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Clubs in Northern Ireland now need to obtain a sponsor licence from the UK Border Agency in order to bring cricketers and coaches from outside the EU into the country. Full details of the procedures.
North Down sign New Zealander
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26 year old all rounder Iain Robertson joins NCU Premier League champions.
Top Ireland all-rounders
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Bob Lambert, ICU President on three occasions, tops our list of Ireland's best all rounders.
Red Caps getting ready for new campaign
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Peter Gillespie on how Strabane are gearing up for the start of the new season.
Porterfield confident of progression
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William Porterfield is happy at having full strength squad for World Cup Qualifiers.
Cricket Ireland announce squad for World Cup Qualifiers
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No surprises as Cricket Ireland announce squad of 15 for World Cup Qualifiers in South Africa.
McCavery and McCrum heroics in vain
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Grasshoppers lose second game by one wicket on their Indian tour
Poem in White Marble
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The Grasshoppers relax with a visit ot the Taj Mahal, and survive the traffic chaos to tell the story.
Irish eyes smile at Bready welcome
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Bready CC was the setting for a fabulous evening as the Magheramason club hosted a special dinner to welcome the Irish national team to the North West.
Girls In Green will bounce back
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Richard Bullick of the News Letter talks to Ireland women�s cricket captain Isobel Joyce.
Caldwell shock at terror attack
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Cricket Ireland President John Caldwell has expressed his shock at the terrorist outrage in Pakistan.
Caldwell dismay at terror attack
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Cricket Ireland President John Caldwell on the terrorist outrage in Pakistan.
No fear of failure
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Ireland coach Phil Simmons gives his thoughts on the Ireland squad ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers in South Africa.
No Fear Of Failure
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Phil Simmons gives his thoughts on the Ireland squad selected for the World Cup Qualifiers.
Cricket Ireland win two awards
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Cricket Ireland win two awards in the Pepsi ICC Europe Development Programme Awards for 2008.
West Indies and Netherlands confirmed for T20 warm ups
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Ireland to play Netherlands at Lord's and West Indies at Oval in warm up games for Twenty20 World Cup.
Ballyspallen searching for Senior status
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John Thompson argues for a return to Senior cricket for Ballyspallen, and the referral system comes under the micrscope.
Ireland to play West Indies
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Ireland will play West Indies and Netherlands in warm up games for the Twenty20 World Cup in June.
Ireland versus England tickets
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Cricket Ireland today announced ticket details for their One Day International clash with England at Stormont on Thursday August 27th.
Ireland v England tickets
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Cricket Ireland announces ticket details for their ODI clash with England at Stormont on 27 August 27.
Ireland keen to dine at cricket's top table
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Ireland keen to join the elite, Warren Deutrom tells AGM.
Cricket Ireland AGM
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Cricket Ireland ambition is to �gain admission to the top table of cricket�, on an equal footing with Australia, South Africa and England.
ICC Twenty20 tickets on sale
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The final round of tickets for the 2009 ICC World Twnety20 go on sale on Thursday.
Irish Association of Cricket Umpires & Scorers
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Details from the recently held 2009 Annual Conference of the IACUS
Irish Association of Cricket Umpires & Scorers
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The 2009 IACUS annual conference was held recently in Belfast.
Cricket included in high performance sport
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Details of the investment in high performance sport for 2009 have been announced today, with cricket making its debut.
Bobby and Barry in the spotlight
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There was something of a homecoming for one of the region�s favourite adopted sons recently as Bobby Rao returned from India after a three month �busman�s holiday� on the sub continent.
Grasshoppers end of tour round-up
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Neil Russell on the highs and lows of an unforgettable sub-continent cricket tour.
Cricket included in high performance funding
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Details of the investment in high performance sport for 2009 have been announced today, with cricket making its debut.
Cricket and the oval ball (1)
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In the the first of three articles Edward Liddle looks at the 22 Ireland cricketers who also played rugby for their country.
Cricket Ireland Begins World Cup Qualifying Campaign
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The 2009 Senior Ireland Cricket Squad held its Farewell Reception on the eve of their departure to the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in South Africa.
Cricket and the oval ball (2)
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Continuing our look back at Ireland's cricket and rugby internationals.
Johnston delight at securing contract
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Trent Johnston on the decision to award he and Alex Cusack full-time contracts.
Warren Deutrom on contracts
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Cricket Ireland Chief Executive explains the rationale behind the issuing of contracts for the players.
Porterfield says Ireland is ready to conquer the Associate world
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Captain Porterfield says main threat will come from old foe and defending champion Scotland
Johnston delight at securing contract
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Trent Johnston on becoming one of two full-time contracted players with Cricket Ireland.
Cricket and the oval ball (3)
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As the 6 Nations reaches its climax this weekend Edward Liddle reviews the final group of players who have been double internationals for Ireland.
Ireland lose to Eastern Province in thriller
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Ireland lost their opening warm up game by one wicket in a high scoring encounter with an Eastern Province XI.
Ireland lose to Eastern Province in thriller
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Ireland lost their opening warm up game in South Africa when they went down by 1 wicket to a strong Eastern Province XI in a high scoring encounter.
A snake in Ireland's grass?
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Adi Birrell worries that his contribution to Scotland's cause might be perceived as such in the coming weeks.
Ireland crushed by Zimbabwe A
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Ireland defeated by 7 wickets despite fine half century from Gary Wilson.
Ireland bounce back with comprehensive win
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Regan West and Peter Connell combine to dismiss Afghanistan for just 86 as Ireland win by 6 wickets.
Ireland record 6 wicket win over Afghanistan
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Regan West and Peter Connell star as Ireland beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets.
Ireland destroyed by Zimbabwe A
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Ireland beaten by Zimbabwe A in WCQ warm up game despite half century by Gary Wilson.
"Rankin will be the most influential"
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Ireland's Niall O'Brien backs his teammate Boyd Rankin to be the most influential player at the World Cup Qualifiers.
McCallan injury blow for Ireland
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Kyle McCallan's rib injury more serious than initially thought.
Ireland overwhelm the UAE
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Four wickets from Regan West and an unbeaten 83 from Gary Wilson gave Ireland victory in Pretoria on Sunday.
Porterfield and Rankin begin quest for World Cup glory
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Two North West players will hope to play a pivotal role during the World Cup Qualifier tournament in South Africa.
Don't let 2009 be the end of the world
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Only a top four finish in South Africa will allow Ireland to enjoy more wonderful days like these.
Ireland set the standard
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The top-ranked Associate side crush Scotland, supposedly one of their main rivals, by seven wickets with 74 balls to spare.
Emphatic win for Ireland over Oman
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Ireland recorded their second win by beating a spirited Oman side by 116 runs in Krugersdorp.
Same again for Ireland against Uganda
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Ireland will name an unchanged team for their third game in the tournament against Uganda.
Irish sports bodies call on Government
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Sports bodies call on the Irish Government to protect the remaining sports budget.
Ireland reaches the last eight
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Ireland is through to the Super Eight stage after a comprehensive six wickets victory over Uganda.
Morgan in line for England call up
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Ireland and Middlesex batsman Eoin Morgan is expected to be named in England�s preliminary World Cup Twenty20 squad.
Breathalyser tests for Ireland
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Ireland�s cricketers have been banned from drinking alcohol during the tournament.
Great start for Wilson
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Gary Wilson has established himself as a regular at the top of the order in the World Cup Qualifiers.
Man of the Match Morgan keen to move on
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Ireland's Eoin Morgan made no secret of his wish to play for England after his man of the match performance against Canada.
Ireland recover to defeat Canada
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Eoin Morgan and Kevin O'Brien set an Irish record as their side defeats Canada by 6 wickets.
Ireland v Namibia preview
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Ireland captain William Porterfield is wary of the challenge of Namibia.
Ireland tops Group A
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Ireland wrapped up the Group phase with a win over a dangerous Namibian side - their fifth in a row.
Botha blow for Ireland
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Ireland all-rounder Andr� Botha is ruled out of the tournament and will require further ankle surgery.
Eaglestone replaces Botha
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Phil Eaglestone will fly to South Africa to replace the injured Andr� Botha in Ireland's WCQ squad.
Porterfield well satisfied
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Ireland captain William Porterfield can look back with great satisfaction over the past 8 days.
Ireland collapses against Afghanistan
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Ireland's winning run came to a shuddering halt on a spin-friendly pitch in Krugersdorp.
Simmons blames complacency
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But Ireland coach Phil Simmons expects Ireland to bounce back from their shock defeat by Afghanistan.
Ireland back on track
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Ireland are firmly on course for the World Cup after a comprehensive 8 wicket win over a hapless UAE side.
Heartbreak journey for McCallan
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Kyle McCallan calls it the heartbreak journey - the coach trip that has taken him to the last six matches as Ireland make their way to the 2011 World Cup finals.
Ireland look to confirm qualification
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Ireland face The Netherlands today needing a win to rubber stamp their participation in the 2011 World Cup.
Ireland's O'Brien to return for a Notts landing
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Ireland's Kevin O'Brien has been signed by Nottinghamshire to play in this summer's English Twenty20 Cup.
Lord's Taverners West Indies Dinner
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The Lord's Taverners are hosting a dinner to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Ireland's win over the West Indies at Sion Mills.
Lord's Taverners West Indies Dinner
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The Lord's Taverners are hosting a dinner in Clontarf Castle on May 13th to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the win over the West Indies in 1969.
Ireland v Kenya preview
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With their qualification secure, Ireland may rest some of their weary bowlers against Kenya.
Ireland Cricket Squad Secures Qualification to the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup
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Ireland secure World Cup qualification with a win over Netherlands.
Ireland reach World Cup Finals
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Ireland secured their place in the 2011 World Cup finals with a thumping six wicket win over The Netherlands in Pretoria.
Ireland defeat Netherlands
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William Porterfield and Eoin Morgan share 117 run stand as Ireland beat Dutch by 6 wickets to reach final.
Celebration time for the Irish
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Ireland will get the chance to repeat their unforgettable 2007 World Cup exploits after sealing qualification.
Obuya and Odoyo see Kenya safely through
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An unbroken fifth wicket stand of 114 between Collins Obuya and Thomas Odoyo gave Kenya a six wickets victory over Ireland.
Departing hero Morgan dropped as Irish lose to Kenya
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Eoin Morgan was dropped and assigned to 12th man duties as his team-mates lost to Kenya by six wickets.
Ireland crushes Canada in one-sided finale
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William Porterfield and Trent Johnston starred as Ireland demolished Canada by nine wickets at Centurion.
Johnston spell blitzes Canada
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Injured bowler takes five wickets as Ireland confim their dominance.
Nine-wicket victory over Canada gives Ireland the trophy
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Five wickets from Trent Johnston and a century from William Porterfield made sure of victory for Ireland in the World Cup Qualifier Final.
No overseas player for Ireland
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Ireland will not make use of a foreign player for their 2009 Friends Provident Trophy campaign.
Ireland A women tie with Leeds Met
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Ireland 'A' Women tie two match series with Leeds Met Carnegie.
Triumphant homecoming for Irish team
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It was a triumphant homecoming for the victorious Ireland cricket squad to Dublin Airport today, as supporters, family and media turned out in droves to congratulate their record breaking heroes.
Triumphant Irish return home
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A triumphant homecoming for the victorious Ireland squad at Dublin Airport as supporters, family and media turned out in droves.
North West Senior One previews
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A look ahead to the opening round of games in North West Senior One.
North West Senior Two preview
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Obviously everyone involved in Division 2 of the Billy Henderson properties league will be hoping for a repeat of last year�s enthralling title race.
Johnston confident future is bright
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Trent Johnston believes that the current squad can continue to spring surprises on the worlds cricketing elite.
Where now for Irish cricket?
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Ireland players return home determined to keep moving Irish international cricket forward.
Birrell returns to the fold
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Adrian Birrell has taken on a consultancy role with Cricket Ireland.
Birrell back in Irish role
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More good news for Irish cricket with the announcement that Adrian Birrell is being hired as a consultant.
Ireland name squad for Worcestershire game
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Recalls for James Hall, Paul Stirling, Fintan McAllister and Reinhardt Strydom.
Simmons names squad of 13 for Worcestershire game
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Ireland recalls for Hall, McAllister, Stirling and Strydom for Worcestershire fixture.
Limavady based clubs targetting success
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Andy Chapman previews the first weekend of the 2009 season.
McAllister confirms Malahide switch
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Former Rush and Ireland star Fintan McAllister will become the Cricket Development Officer at Malahide CC from May.
Cricket Ireland women's senior team coach is appointed
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Cricket Ireland is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Delany as coach to the Ireland Women Senior team.
Paul Delany appointed women's senior coach
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Cricket Ireland announce the appointment of Paul Delany as coach to the Ireland Women Senior team.
Exciting times at Carrick
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Gavin Ewing joins as professional, plus a look ahead to the start of the NCU domestic season.
Crystal ball time for NW season
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We take a look at the runners and riders for the 2009 NW season.
Wilson drafted into Ireland squad
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Gary Wilson has been added to Ireland's squad for their first Friends Provident Trophy game with Worcestershire at Stormont on Sunday.
Gary Wilson joins Ireland squad
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Surrey's Gary Wilson is a late addition to the Ireland squad for their game with Worcestershire on Sunday.
Women's squad for County Championships named
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A squad of 13 players will play in the first round of matches in this years ECB County Championship Division 5 North & East.
Ireland Women's squad for County Championships
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Cricket Ireland have named a Women�s squad of 13 players to play in the first round of matches in this years ECB Women�s County Championship - Division 5 North & East.
Ireland hit by Porterfield withdrawal
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Talismanic skipper William Porterfield withdraws from Ireland's Friends Provident Trophy clash with Worcestershire.
Porterfield pulls out of Ireland squad
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Ireland's preparations for their Friends Provident Trophy clash with Worcestershire at Stormont on Sunday have been dealt a severe blow by the late withdrawal of their talismanic skipper William Porterfield.
Leinster cricketers� coaching trip to Edgbaston
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Leinster�s well established link with Warwickshire CCC saw four young players visit Edgbaston, Birmingham for a three-day intensive coaching programme run over the Easter school holidays.
Deutrom call for Test cricket
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Ireland deserve an opportunity to play test cricket having proved themselves in all forms of the game according to Ireland Chief Executive Warren Deutrom.
Simmons and Johnston sign contract extensions
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Ireland coach Phil Simmons and assistant coach/video analyst Peter Johnston have signed contract extensions to the end of 2011.
New deals for Simmons and Johnston
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Phil Simmons and Peter Johnston have put pen to paper on new deals.
Wins for Eglinton and Bonds Glen
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Eglinton and Bonds Glen the only winners on a rain affected day in the North West.
Limavady crush Killymallaght
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Chris Moore smashes 148 and Simon Dunn takes 6 wickets as Killymallaght are put to the sword.
Guys in green doing us proud
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The Ireland team has been proving a big hit on foreign soil this year.
North Down crash at Wallace Park
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So much for this season's Premier League being a one-horse race.
Stirling stars as Ireland lose
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Paul Stirling's half century the highlight on a dismal day at Stormont.
Youth's Irish Aye
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Promising Banks all rounder Brathwaite is now in Ireland on his first professional cricket contract.
NW Monday night round-up
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No play between Bready and Donemana, while Ardmore complete a comprehensive win over The Nedd.
Not so much a homecoming as a wake
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Ireland crashed to a 52 runs defeat against Worcestershire in their first Friends Provident Trophy game of the season.
Recall for Jeremy Bray
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Jeremy Bray replaces Fintan McAllister in the only change from defeat by Worcestershire.
Bray returns to Ireland fold
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Ireland name their squad for FPT games with Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire.
Bready defeat Donemana
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Three wickets each from Trevor Hamilton and David Scanlon help Bready to a 46 run win in NW Senior One.
Eoin Morgan selected for England
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Cricket Ireland statements following Eoin Morgan's selection in the England ODI and Twenty20 World Cup squads.
Ireland Women to take on South Africa and Pakistan
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The Irish Women�s Squad will take part in the newly launched RSA T20 Cup in Dublin at the end of May.
Big Sam takes the reins
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It's Faughan Valley Charity Cup time on Sunday, and Inside Edge talks with Sam McConnell
Limavady and Eglinton look to �carry momentum�
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The Limavady based clubs come under the microscope.
Bring on the big guns
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Ballymena are back in the top tier of the NCU for the first time since 2001 - and their captain James Kennedy cannot wait for the action to start.
Ireland finish a distant second
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Ireland conceded their third highest total in English one day competitions as they lose to Nottinghamshire.
Ireland women defeat Civil Service
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An unbeaten half century from Isobel Joyce helps Ireland women to 7 wicket win.
Wicket ways of Ahern and Kyle
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Figures from the worlds of sport, politics and fashion came together to honour the Sunday Independent Irish International Cricketer of the Year.
The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away
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Robin Walsh of Sunday Life examines the recall of Jeremy Bray and the selection of Eoin Morgan for England.
Pembroke defeat Killymallaght
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Pembroke much too strong for Killymallaght in Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup
Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup round up
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The first round of the Irish Cup took place over the weekend.
Leicestershire defeat Ireland by seven wickets
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Leicestershire cashed in against an under-strength Ireland attack to sweep to a high scoring success.
Promoted Ballymena lose at Stormont
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Holders North Down win easily over CIYMS and Waringstown crush Bangor.
Preview of second round of Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup
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Holders North County travel to Bangor in the second round.
Stirling passes examination
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Paul Stirling and Kevin O'Brien impress with the bat, but bowling lets Ireland down
Limavady win Faughan Valley Charity Cup
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Dekker Curry picks up the Man of the Match as Limavady beat Donemana
Ireland names Twenty20 squad
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18 year old Paul Stirling makes the Ireland Twenty 20 World Cup squad.
Family day out for Ireland v Hampshire
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Friends Provident have teamed up with Cricket Ireland to ensure that Sunday's game at Eglinton is a great day out for the entire family.
Armagh reach 150 not out
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Armagh Cricket Club President George Breakey reflects and looks forward.
Leinster dominates in Irish Cup
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Six Leinster sides make it through as weather decimates the second round proramme.
No change for Ireland after abandonment
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Ireland names an unchanged squad for their FPT match against Leicestershire, following the abandonment of their game against Hampshire.
Wooden spoon for Irish pitches
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The ECB pitches table of merit shows Ireland adrift at the bottom with a rating seven places below that of Scotland.
NW Under 15 trial teams selected
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Two sides will meet at Eglinton to determine North West Interprovincial team.
Mesmerising Morgan turning heads
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Sky Sports went to Canterbury to watch Phillip Hughes but another left hander lit up the grey day.
South Africa women withdraw from Irish trip
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The South African women's team have informed Cricket Ireland of their decision not to tour Ireland.
2009 Kwik Cricket launch
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International Andrew White launches Northern Ireland competition at Eglinton.
Ulster Bank Schools' Cup results
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First round ties completed. Holders Bangor play Cambell College in the second round.
Nottinghamshire replace South Africa
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English first division side Nottinghamshire step into the void caused by South Africa's late withdrawal.
Simmons named Philips Manager of the Month
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Ireland coach Phil Simmons wins the prestigious monthly award.
Celebration for The Hills
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The first of the events to mark the 40th anniversary of the foundation of the Hills CC was held at their newly refurbished clubhouse.
Another day in the pavilion
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For the second time in five days, Ireland's Friends Provident Trophy match was abandoned without a ball being bowled.
O'Brien faces future teammates
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Ireland all-rounder Kevin O'Brien will soon begin a three-month stint with Nottinghamshire, but must first face them in a Friends Provident tie.
Weather beaten as Saints and Glendermott win
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Faughan Valley Cup win for St Johnston - Glendermott win bowl-out under floodlights.
Mc Gregor hits ton in Limavady win
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Limavady crush Coleraine in the only game which beats the weather in the NW.
Ireland come so close
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It was another case of so near, yet so far as their first win of the domestic season eluded Ireland once again.
Bowl-outs in Junior Cup
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No play in any of the eight first round replays. Holders Academy win "away" to PSNI.
NW Sunday round up
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Limavady win again, while there are also wins for Killymallaght, Strabane and Bready.
Holdsworth to review Irish cricket
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Cricket Ireland has ordered a root and branch review of the domestic game and has come up with an inspired choice of the man who will carry it out.
Hampshire runs up record total
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Ireland refused to go down without a fight as the records tumbled in the Friends Provident Trophy at the Rose Bowl.
Only two NCU Cup matches beat the weather
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Round up of the first round of the TCH Down Democrat Challenge Cup.
Worcestershire skittled by Ireland
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Ireland�s wait for a first victory of the summer was well worth it as they bowled Worcestershire out for just 58.
Strabane defeat Bready
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Jon Beukes turns in fine all round display in the re-arranged nW Senior One clash.
Wins for Killyclooney and Ardmore
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Dean McCarter scores ton in Killyclooney victory, while Gerry McCauley steers Ardmore to 5 wicket win.
Holders out of the Ulster Schools Cup
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Rory Sheard returned seven wickets for just nine runs for RBAI.
ClubTurf quarter finals draw
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Instonians who defeated holders Limavady in the first round are at home to Strabane.
NCU on top in Ulster Cup
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Five NCU sides make it to the quarter finals of the ClubTurf Ulster Cup.
Successful weekend for Irish women
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Two wins out of two for Ireland women against Cambridgeshire-Huntingdon and Suffolk.
Ireland hopeful of World Cup progression
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Ireland coach Phil Simmons says he will be disappointed if Ireland don't reach the last eight of the World Cup.
Ireland women crush Pakistan
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Isobel Joyce crashes unbeaten half century as Ireland race to 9 wicket win in RSA T20 Challenge.
Ireland's women collapse in ODI
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Ireland threw away a winning position to crash to a 27 runs defeat to Pakistan in the ODI in Dublin.
Ryder and Taylor to the fore
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Ireland beaten but not disgraced by New Zealand in their World Twenty20 warm up clash.
St Johnston go top
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Win for Saints over Bonds Glen, while Burndennett defeat Killyclooney in Senior Cup.
Reformed refusenik talks of 'massive privilege'
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Jeremy Bray has spoken of the 'massive privilege' of being engaged in another World Cup adventure.
A levels and international cricket
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Paul Stirling balances his studies with preparations for the T20 World Cup.
Only three Premier League fixtures this weekend
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North Down have a free weekend; details of other fixtures.
Pakistan women top group
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Pakistan women beat Ireland and Nottinghamshire to gain advantage after the first day of the RSA Twenty20 Challenge.
Lacklustre Ireland lose to PCA Masters
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Ireland are restricted to just 139 as they go down by 6 wickets at Wormsley Park.
Creevedonnell collapse hands St Johnston win
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Ian McBeth takes four wickets to help St Johnston into second round of Senior Cup.
O'Brien relishing Twenty20 challenge
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Big hitting Kevin O'Brien is looking to make his mark on world stage.
West Indies too strong for Ireland
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Poor batting display as Ireland lose to West Indies by five wickets.
No shocks in NW Senior Cup
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Centuries for Johnny Thompson, Jonathan Beukes and Brian Allen as favourites all progress in Senior Cup.
Riddles century helps Limavady defeat CYM
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124 runs the winning margin as CYM are put to the sword in Irish Senior Cup.
McKeegan hundred sees Killymallaght progress
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Killymallaght progress in the cup, while Bready and Donemana record league wins.
Johnson breaks Merrion hearts
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An unbeaten 138 from Australian Matt Johnson as North County beat Merrion in Leinster Senior A.
Johnston secures dramatic victory
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Ireland hold their nerve to defeat Dutch in one over eliminator after teams tie on 135 each.
Porterfield accepts room for improvement
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William Porterfield knows that Ireland still have a lot of work to do in their World Twenty20 buildup.
Gayle blitzes Ireland
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Chris Gayle hits an unbeaten 88 from just 55 balls as West Indies beat Ireland by 9 wickets.
Porterfield calls for improvement in batting
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Ireland skipper William Porterfield was full of praise for his West Indies counterpart Chris Gayle, following his match winning unbeaten 88.
Ireland pip Dutch in thriller
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Trent Johnston was again the hero as Ireland won their first World Twenty20 warm-up, against Netherlands, in the excitement of a Golden Over.
Murphy hundred leads Ardmore to victory
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Adrian Murphy stars in Ardmore win against Killyclooney.
Gayle force warning
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Ireland are learning the hard way how to play Twenty20 cricket on the big stage.
Limavady well placed to extend lead
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Stuart Thompson makes 61, but Limavady on top in NW game with Eglinton.
Simmons upbeat ahead of South African clash
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Ireland take on South Africa at Southgate in extra warm up match.
Mark Vincent takes seven in a row.
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Record breaking feat by young player from Grosvenor Grammar School.
Battling Ireland lose to South Africa
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Niall O�Brien evoked memories of his famous match winning knock against Pakistan in 2007 with a magnificent 62 from 52 balls against South Africa at Southgate.
Perfect ten for Limavady
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An unbeaten 74 from Decker Curry sees Limavady stretch their lead at the top of NW Senior One.
Woodvale join Lisburn and North Down at the top
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Woodale last ball victory over CSN at Ballygomartin Road.
Porterfield sees grounds for optimism
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Ireland captain William Porterfield saw reasons for optimism following his side�s 30 run defeat to South Africa in their final ICC World Twenty20 warm up game yesterday.
NW Senior Cup Preview
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THE only two remaining teams left unbeaten in north west domestic league cricket clash at the John Hunter Grounds on Saturday in the NW Senior Cup.
West cements starting place
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Regan West surely played himself into Ireland�s first game in the World Twenty20 on Monday.
North West sides brushed aside in the Irish Senior Cup
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The outstanding six 2nd round ties decided; Bangor lose at North County.
Waringstown beat Bready at the Lawn
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Impressive victory for the Villagers in the Irish Senior Cup.
McCallan relishing Twenty20 challenge
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Ireland's most capped played excited by place on world stage yet again.
O'Brien looking to set world alight
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Niall O'Brien relishing the opportunity for Ireland to upset the world order.
Favourites all progress
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The form book proves correct as favourites make it through to NW Senior Cup semi finals.
Simmons upbeat ahead of Bangladesh clash
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Phil Simmons confident Ireland can shock the cricketing world again.
Andrews hits double hundred but loses
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Wins for Ardmore and The Nedd in NW league - Bonds Glen win thriller in Sam jeffrey.
Ireland stun Bangladesh again
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Ireland have once again announced themselves on the world stage, with a stunning six wicket win over Bangladesh at Trent Bridge in their opening fixture in the ICC World Twenty20.
Ireland tame Tigers
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HERE we go again. Ireland are off on another World Cup Super Eights adventure after a stunning victory in their opening World Twenty20 game over Bangladesh.
Niall O'Brien quotes
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Man of the Match Niall O'Brien was in ebullient mood following yet another famous Irish win.
Beukes and Gillespie score consecutive hundreds
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Wins for Strabane, Brigade and Fox Lodge in NW Senior One.
Keeping it country
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William Porterfield hates reporting late from Gloucestershire duty to represent his beloved Ireland.
Ireland announce themselves on world stage
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Niall O'Brien warned world cricket to stand by for another Irish invasion after a win over Bangladesh yesterday that, in his opinion, was no upset.
Prospects of the 4 NCU clubs in Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup
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Third round of the premier club competition this Saturday.
Cullen congratulates Ireland
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Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Martin Cullen TD, has congratulated the Irish cricket team on beating Bangladesh.
Ireland players in shop window
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William Porterfield says Ireland will be playing for more than pride in their World Twenty20 appointment with the reigning champions.
Ulster Schools trial teams announced
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BRA's Stephen Bunting and Jordan McKeown of Bangor GS will captain the trial teams.
Foyle beat Grosvenor in Schools' Cup semi final
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RBAI to meet either Limavady or Lurgan College in the second semi.
No disgrace for Ireland
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The result may have been inevitable but there was no disgrace in the Ireland performance.
New Zealand depleted by injuries
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The Black Caps go into the Super Eights opener having lost Jesse Ryder to a nasty infection and fellow middle-order hitter Ross Taylor to a slight hamstring tear.
New Zealand too strong for Ireland
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Ireland suffered an 83 run reverse to a powerful and determined New Zealand side in their first Super Eight fixture.
Moore up for Old Belvedere challenge
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Limavady all-rounder Chris Moore hopes to keep NW flag flying in Irish Cup.
North West previews
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There�s a mixed programme for North West Division 1 cricket sides this Saturday.
India stroll to victory
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India's dashing batsmen cruised to victory in last night's World Twenty20 group match.
Simmons reflects on New Zealand defeat
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Ireland coach Phil Simmons was in reflective mood following his side�s 83 run defeat by New Zealand.
Faughan Valley Cup round up
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Limavady and Fox Lodge win in Section 1, while Bonds Glen and Killyclooney progress to Section 2 final.
Redmond runs Ireland ragged
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Aaron Redmond scores 63 from just 30 balls as Ireland go down to a weakened Kiwi outfit.
Ireland crushed by New Zealand
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Phil Simmons has got very little wrong in his tenure, but his team selection yesterday was baffling.
Roy Torrens awarded OBE
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Roy Torrens, Ireland cricket team manager, has been awarded the OBE in the Queen�s Birthday Honours List for his services to cricket.
Life's not a drag for Simmons
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Wearing his bright green shamrock shirt and standing 6ft 3in tall, Phil Simmons was always liable to stand out in the crowd.
Ireland give Sri Lanka major scare
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So near, yet so far for Ireland, as they go down by just nine runs to Sri Lanka, one of the tournament favourites.
Stunning wins for Limavady and Donemana
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Two NW sides progress to quarter finsl, while in league action, there are wins for Strabane and Bready.
No injury worries for Ireland
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Ireland have no injury worries ahead of today�s crucial Twenty20 World Cup game against Sri Lanka at Lord�s.
Ireland deserve place at top table
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If there was any doubt that Ireland deserved their place at the top table of world cricket, Ireland proved it yesterday at HQ.
Stephen Bunting to captain Ulster Schools
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Team to play MCC at Campbell College on Tuesday 16 June.
Ireland fall agonisingly short
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A mere nine runs stood yesterday between Irish cricket and another success for the ages, as the World Twenty20 continued to astonish.
Sangakkara praises O'Brien
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Niall O'Brien's brilliance and bravery won the respect of the world's best wicketkeeper-batsman after Ireland flirted with World Twenty20 glory.
Pakistan gain revenge over Ireland
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Kamran Akmal wins Man of the Match award as Pakistan beat Ireland by 39 runs.
Brigade defeat Coleraine
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Iftikhar Hussain leads Brigade to six wicket win against Coleraine. Killyclooney score heavily against Creevedonnell.
Irish women defeat North Kildare
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Cricket Ireland women win their latest LCU league game, against North Kildare.
Ireland player ratings
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Jon Coates marks the efforts of the Irish players in his end of tournament report.
Valiant effort by Ireland
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A clatter of broken stumps brought a messy conclusion to Ireland's worthy World Twenty20 efforts.
Foyle reach Schools Cup final.
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Mark Fleming hits half century in comfortable Foyle win over Grosvenor.
Railway Union collect first silverware of season
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Railway Union collected their first trophy of the season on overcoming Leinster to win by six wickets.
Porterfield upbeat as campaign ends
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Captain finds many reasons to be proud as Twenty20 World Cup closes for Ireland.
Ireland A team to play Yorkshire XI
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Nigel Jones of Civil Service North will skipper Ireland in their three day game.
Simmons calls for more fixtures
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Mooney's emergence one of several pluses as Ireland continue to make headway.
Cricket camp to bowl kids over
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The third annual summer cricket camp is being run at Bready between July 20-24.
Lisburn win 2008 Twenty20 Cup
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Lisburn now unbeaten in 10 matches in all competitions this season.
Creevedonnell defeat St Johnston
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Creevedonnell opened up the NW II title race when they held their nerve to account for previously unbeaten St Johnston by two wickets.
Weather affects the Twenty20 cup
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Carrick, Instonians, North Down and Waringstown move into the semi finals.
Glendermott mauled by wounded Limavady
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It was just Glendermott's luck to run into Limavady the day after the Roesiders lost their unbeaten league record.
Foxes stun Limavady
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Strabane go top thanks to McDonnell century, while there are wins for Bready, Fox Lodge, Brigade and Donemana.
Dean McCarter breaks NW record
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Dean McCarter of Killyclooney broke the North West individual run scoring record in his club�s game against Sion Mills on Saturday.
Good weekend for Ireland women
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Comfortable wins against Pembroke and Knockharley for Ireland women.
Exciting ties in prospect
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The draw for the quarter finals of the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup was made on Saturday.
Donemana on top against Killymallaght
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Andrew McBrine claims three wickets as Killymallght make just 122 at Donemana.
NW Under 13 squad selected
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Gary McClintock of Donemana will skipepr the North West Under 13 interprovincial squad.
Belfast U14s qualify for National finals
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Mark Hylands stars as Belfast reach the finals for the ninth successive year.
Stephen Bunting to captain Ulster Schools
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Details of the team to play Southern Schools at Rathmines on 30 June and 1 July.
Ireland rocked by O'Brien injury
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Niall O'Brien is out for six weeks with an ankle ligament injury.
Irish success leaves ICC stumped
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Ireland's recent success in the Twenty20 has given the ICC more problems.
Donemana thrash Killymallaght
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Just 12.2 overs are needed for Donemana to chase modest victory target of 123.
Cricket Ireland must organise more T20 games
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Cricket Ireland must strive to organise more T20 internationals as the senior team have shown an incredible ability to soak up the lessons after just a few games.
Eglinton to host Ireland versus Kenya
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Ireland begin the defence of their Intercontinental Cup crown next weekend when they take on Kenya in a four day match at Eglinton.
Late fightback saves Irish blushes
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Half centuries from Nigel Jones and James Hall set up crucial final day.
Ireland name Under 19 squad
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Cricket Ireland has announced the squad for the forthcoming ICC European Under 19 Championships in Jersey from July 14-20.
Ireland U19s to play in Free Foresters tournament
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Ireland Under 19's will warm up for the European Championships at the Free Foresters Tournament in Oxford from 7-9 July.
Waringstown win the 2009 Graham Cup
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380 runs scored but only 8 runs separate Waringstown and Holywood.
Ireland play Kenya in RSA Challenge Series
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Eglinton hosts Intercontinental Cup clash, while Clontarf is venue for three ODI's.
Britton earns call up for Ireland
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Ireland name Intercontinental and ODI squads for Kenya clashes.
Bonds Glen defeat Sion Mills
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Bonds Glen ended any thoughts Sion Mills had of claiming their first league points at their expense when they ran out comfortable 7 wicket winners.
Final places beckon
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It�s one of the biggest weekends of the domestic cricket calendar as two cracking semi-finals of the NW Senior Cup are down for decision.
Bready put Strabane in a spin
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Bready reach NW Cup final, while Killymallaght beat Brigade in Senior One.
Cup holders ousted at Wallace Park
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Waringstown, North Down, Lisburn and Instonians move into semi finals of Senior Cup.
A day to remember for Divan van Wyk
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Man of the match for a half century, 5 wickets and a "sixteen ball" over.
Donemana crush Limavady to reach final
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Andrew McBrine makes 70 as Limavady are put to the sword by Donemana.
Creevdonnell defeat Ardmore
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St Johnston favourites to win promotion after Creevedonnell defeat Ardmore.
O'Brien to hold wicket-keeping masterclass
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IRELAND wicketkeeper Niall O�Brien returns to his old club for the first of his Wicketkeeping Masterclasses in mid July.
Balbirnie dubbed the next Porterfield
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Former Ireland coach Adi Birrell has identified a Dublin teenager as the next William Porterfield.
Balbirnie hits ton in vain
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Andrew Balbirnie's second ton in the space of three days was not enough to lead Pembroke to victory over Leinster.
Riddles hoping for backlash
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LIMAVADY all-rounder Andrew Riddles is hoping for a huge backlash as his side prepares to host Merrion in a Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup quarter final on Saturday.
Nedd dent Creevedonnell title challenge
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Half centuries from Alex Steele, Vinny O'Hara and Creighton Wilson help The Nedd to four wicket win over Creevedonnell.
A look back at the Challenge Cup last eight
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CSN lose their grip on the Down Democrat Challenge Cup.
North West previews
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It�s a mixture of league and cup action for Division 1 sides in the North West this weekend.
McCann hopeful of trophy success
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We can probably predict less about the likely destination of the NCU Premier League title than we could before a ball had been bowled in anger.
Ireland make commanding start to title defence
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A Paul Stirling century puts Ireland in a strong position at the end of the first day of the Intercontinental Cup match against Kenya.
Irish Senior Cup semi final draw
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Donemana host Pembroke, while Leinster have home advantage over Limavady.
Kenya fightback holds up Ireland
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Ireland take a lead of 165 into the third day of their Intercontinental Cup tie at Eglinton.
Donemana and Limavady fly flag for NW
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Donemana and Limavady make it through to the semi finals of the irish Senior Cup.
Bready go joint top of NW Senior One
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Glendermott remain pointless, while Bobby Rao announces retirement following Eglinton win over Killymallaght.
Limavady too strong for Strabane
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Decker Curry top scores with 92 as Limavady beat Strabane by 59 runs in top of the table clash.
Pembroke shock North County
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Pembroke knock holders North County out of the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup by just one run.
North Down win trophy
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JO Montgomery smashed an unbeaten 43 from just 27 balls as North Down beat Instonians by three wickets to win T20 cup.
Ireland remains on top against Kenya
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Alex Cusack continued his love affair with the Intercontinental Cup to help Ireland keep control of its opening defence, against Kenya.
Ireland U19 game with Netherlands U23 abandoned
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Rain the only winner after Ireland score 222-9 against the Dutch.
Simmons seeking revenge
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Ireland coach Phil Simmons has revenge on his mind as his side prepare to take on Kenya.
Ireland Under 19's defeat Combined Services
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Fine performances from Shane Getkate and Andrew Balbirnie steer Ireland U19's to six wicket win.
Jewel in the crown
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World Twenty20 star John Mooney believes Ireland have unearthed another jewel in Paul Stirling.
Rush eke out win over Phoenix
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Sadat Gull top scores with 86 as Rush beat Phoenix by two wickets.
St Johnston gain outright lead
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St Johnston established a foothold for themselves on Saturday in the Division 2 title race when they overcame The Nedd in a thrilling game at Ballykelly.
Crunch clashes loom at Limavady and Glendermott
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Crucial issues to be decided at both the top and bottom of North West Senior One.
Porterfield happy with victory over Kenya
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Ireland captain William Porterfield's reaction to Ireland's three wicket win over Kenya.
First blood to Ireland against Kenya
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Ireland wins the first RSA one day international against Kenya in Dublin by three wickets.
30 not out for James McBrine
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30 years, 16 league medals, 7 senior cup medals, and an Irish Senior Cup, and James McBrine is hungry for more.
Ireland beats rain and Kenya
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Ireland's victory in the second one-day international of the RSA Challenge Series against Kenya was deserved and emphatic.
Ireland claim series win over Kenya
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Ireland beat both the weather and their opponents this afternoon to record a 52-run Duckworth-Lewis victory and seal RSA Challenge Series win against Kenya in Clontarf.
North Down join Instonians at the top of the league
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Two wins at weekend for the Comber men whilst Bangor lose again at Osborne Park.
Ireland complete series whitewash
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Ireland move up to 10th in the ODI rankings as they defeat Kenya by just four runs.
Missed opportunity as Bready crash at Beechgrove
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Wickets galore fall at Brigade but the home side hold on for a narrow 2 wicket victory.
Cricket Ireland appoints Operations Director
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35 year old Mark Garaway will join from the England and Wales Cricket Board.
Ireland Under 19's start with win
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Getkate and Thompson star in seven wicket win against Netherlands.
Ireland women name European squad
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Heather Whelan will captain Ireland during the European Championships in August.
Challenge Cup Semi-Finals Preview
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Two tough encounters in the semi-finals with all four teams expected to be back to full strength.
Ireland defeat Denmark by 8 wickets
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Ireland gained their second win of the European Under 19 tournament after a convincing victory over Denmark.
RSA Challenge announced
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RSA to sponsor One Day International with England at Stormont on August 27th.
Ireland Under 19's thrash Guernsey
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Ireland remain firmly on course to win the Under 19 competition following a comprehensive 232 run win over Guernsey at Farmer�s Field.
Strabane meet Donemana in Intermediate final
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It�s a big weekend for the second strings of both Donemana and Strabane as the Tyrone sides are due to cross swords in the two-innings Intermediate A Cup final.
North West previews
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Some mouth watering fixtures in prospect as the battle for the title continues.
What price survival?
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Glendermott go back to panic buying as they attempt to stave off relegation.
Simmons aiming for victory against England
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Ireland coach Phil Simmons is convinced Ireland can pull off a shock win when Ireland meet England at Stormont at the end of August.
Rain thwarts chasing pack as Limavady win again
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Limavady extend lead at top with win over Killymallaght.
St Johnston and Bonds Glen reach Sam Jeffrey final
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Round of the senior two action in the NW at the weekend.
Limavady and Killyclooney win Faughan Valley Cups
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First ever Senior trophy for Killyclooney, while Limavady win thriller.
Instonians reach cup final
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IT didn�t feel much like Instonians had just ended 11 years of hurt when stumps were drawn in Saturday�s TCH Challenge Cup semi-final at Shaw�s Bridge.
Strabane beat Donemana to win Intermediate Cup
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Ryan Gallagher and Declan Murray the heroes in thrilling two wicket win.
Strabane win to close gap
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Kevin Martin and Peter Gillespie score half centuries as Strabane beat Brigade by seven wickets.
A long way still to go in the Premier League title race
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Close at the top - only 8 points separate the top 5 sides.
Belfast schoolboy dreams of facing Flintoff
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Paul Stirling in line to face toughest examination yet.
Junior Cup semi-final preview
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Academy in final again - waiting for the winners of Waringstown /Ballymena on Saturday.
Ireland name A squad for European Championships
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Cricket Ireland has announced their squad for the forthcoming European Championships in The Netherlands.
Life begins at 40 for Mark Gillespie
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Gillespie still making his mark as Strabane enjoy excellent season
McDaid in fine touch
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Limavady's Adam McDaid will go into next week�s Ireland Under 17 European Championship series in Belfast high in confidence.
League wins for Railway and Clontarf
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Easy victories as Kevin O'Brien takes five wickets and Andrew Poynter scores a century.
Groundhog day as North Down beat Waringstown
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Almost inevitably when the two great rivals meet these days, it�s a tale of the Comber club�s bowlers running through the villagers� top and middle order.
Bangor look doomed
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BANGOR�S position at the bottom of the NCU Premier League looks increasingly desperate after they slumped to an 11th defeat in 12 matches to Waringstown at Upritchard Park on Saturday.
Eglinton defeat Glendermott
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It took until 9.30 on Monday evening but Eglinton finally recorded win number five of the season when they ended Glendermott's mini winning run at The Rectory.
Ireland Under 17 women defeat Scotland
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Decisive as Scotland�s victory over The Netherlands on Monday had been, they were themselves comprehensively beaten by Ireland on Tuesday.
St Johnston beat Derriaghy in Ulster Shield
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99 not out from David MacBeth leads St Johnston into semi final.
Ardmore beat Bready to capture Intermediate Cup
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Robbie Martin named Man of the Match in six wicket win.
Premier League preview
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Two dress rehearsals of the Challenge Cup as Instonians play North Down in the league on Saturday and Ulster Cup on Sunday.
Bready defeat Donemana to win Intermediate B Cup
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Bready thirds defeated bitter rivals Donemana to capture the Intermediate B Cup at the Holm over the weekend.
Donemana defeat Brigade
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Six wickets from Steven Dunn completes good day for Donemana Cricket Club.
Garth stars as irish win again
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Ireland maintained their unbeaten record at the end of the 40-over phase of the Women�s Under 17 championship.
McBrine takes six wickets as Ireland win
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At Stormont, Ireland recorded an easy nine-wickets victory over Denmark, needing just 15 overs to pass the Danes' total of 80.
Connell dropped from Ireland ICup squad
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17 year old Shane Getkate replaces Peter Connell in squad for Intercontinental Cup clash with Scotland.
NW Senior Cup final preview
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Donemana and Bready prepare to battle it out over two days at Eglinton.
New cricket club formed in Sligo
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The Sligo Champion reports of a new club being formed in the West of Ireland city.
Laura Delany stars as Ireland capture U17 title
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Ireland win the European Women's Under 17 championship title in Deventer.
Donemana on top in NW Cup final
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Azhar Shaffique and Junior McBrine hit half centuries to give Donemana strong advantage after first day.
Ireland start favourites for Women's Championships
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The fifth ICC European Women�s championships get under way this week in the Leinster region of Ireland.
Leinster win close game with Pembroke
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Anton Scholtz hits unbeaten 142 to increase Pembroke's relegation woes.
Instonians move to the top of the Premier League
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Three home victories on Saturday as North Down lose at Shaw's Bridge whilst Waringtown and Civil Service North both win easily.
The Hills defeat Leinster
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A disciplined Hills performance eked out a precious victory against a disappointing Leinster side.
O'Brien happy with recovery from injury
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Niall O'Brien has more records in his sights when Ireland face England at Stormont.
Ireland win Women's European Championships
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Ireland captured the Senior Women�s European Championships with a comprehensive ten wicket victory against The Netherlands.
NCU Premier League preview
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Title race hots up with 5 teams in contention for the Premier league top spot.
Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup semi-finals
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Donemana host Pembroke and Leinster welcome Limavady in the semi-finals.
Holywood II play Instonians II in Intermediate Cup Final
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Instonians start as favourites having already won their league encounters this season.
Thrilling run in on the cards
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The North West cricket season is heading towards an enthralling climax over the coming weeks.
McGregor hopes for repeat performance
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IT�S been 12 years since Limavady last clashed with weekend rivals Leinster in the Irish Senior Cup.
Bowled over by young talent
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Budding batters, fielders and bowlers were on hand in Magheramason at the end of July.
Merrion hosting Duckworth Lewis Method.
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The Duckworth Lewis Method playing special concert at Merrion.
Not all doom and gloom
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More entertainment off the field than on it as Donemana win Senior Cup at a canter.
Leinster and Donemana reach final
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Narrow wins for both in semi finals of Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup.
NCU league round-up
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WARINGSTOWN joined Instonians at the top of the NCU Premier League last night after thrashing Woodvale for the second successive day.
CSN claim Ulster Cup win
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CIVIL Service North ended North Down�s bid for a clean sweep of four domestic trophies with a thrilling Ulster Cup final win.
Interview with John Mooney
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Ireland A skipper John Mooney on his attempts to establish himself in the senior side.
Lawyers Cricket World Cup
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A look at how Ireland performed in the first Lawyers Cricket World Cup.
Bready defeat Strabane
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Five wickets from Trevor Britton leads his side to the summit of NW Senior one.
Leinster league round-up
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Wins for Phoenix and Railway Union, while Clontarf versus North County is abandoned.
YMCA defeat Old Belvedere in thriller
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Details of an amazing game which sees YMCA emerge victors.
Ireland name Under 19 World Cup Qualifier squad
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Just the one change from Euroepan Qualifier squad as Adrian D'Arcy replaces Jack Blakiston-Houston.
Limavady survive scare to go joint top
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Des Curry scores unbeaten 42 as Limavady defeat Coleriane by five wickets.
St Johnston on brink of promotion
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Matches running out as chasing pack attempt to overhaul Saints.
Ireland A start defence with win
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Solid display from Ireland A sees them defeat Denmark A by five wickets.
Torrens anticipating clash to remember
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Irish team manager Roy Torrens can't wait for the return of England to Belfast.
Dockrell stars as Ireland defeat Danes
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IRELAND got their European A championship campaign off to a winning start in Rotterdam yesterday but this tournament is going to be more about individual performances than results.
Ireland Under 13's defeat Middlesex
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A brilliant century from Gary McClintock sees Ireland beat Middlesex by 32 runs.
Ireland retain European A Championship
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Ireland retained the European A Championship after a convincing 78 run win over Scotland in Amsterdam.
St Johnston geared up for promotion
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St Johnston preparations well under way for life in Division One.
Leinster preview
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Stu casts his critical eye over the weekend fayre, and he's not enamoured with Twenty20.
Fox Lodge end Donemana title hopes
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A stunning three wicket win for Fox Lodge after some explosive hitting.
Preview of both Minor Cup Finals
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Finalists: Ballymena II v Woodvale III and CIYMS III v Instonians IV.
Gary Kidd spins Ireland to victory
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GARY Kidd, with career best figures of eight for 15, stole the show in Ireland�s second match of the European A Championships in Rotterdam.
Belfast U14's finish 3rd in Lord's Taverners' Inner Cities Tournament
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Ninth successive year in the inner cities Cup at Arundel.
Strydom and Balbirnie star in Ireland A victory
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Another tournament, another Ireland win, this time the European A championships.
Ireland Under 13's lose thriller to Middlesex
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Middlesex win by just 3 runs as Ireland unable to repeat heroics.
Ireland boosted by Porterfield availability
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Gloucestershire's loss is Ireland's gain as William Porterfield joins squad in Aberdeen.
St Johnston of verge of top flight return
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St Johnston need just a point to secure their top flight berth.
England name strong squad for Ireland clash
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Andrew Flintoff and Eoin Morgan have both been included for the ODI next week in Belfast.
Waringstown win at the Lawn to stay top
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Instonians defeat CSN and North Down thrashed by Carrickfergus.
Scotland have the better of the opening day
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Ireland conceded a dominant position at lunch to be under the cosh by the close of the first day of the Intercontinental Cup match in Aberdeen.
Ireland recover after Scotland take first innings points
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William Porterfield's second 50 of the match kept the Intercontinental Cup holders hopeful of their first win.
Wins for The Hills and YMCA
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Decisive victories for both The Hills and YMCA in high scoring encounters.
Premier League race reaches the final straight
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Cup Final rearrangement curtails weekend programe.
Ireland on the verge of victory
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Ireland had taken a stranglehold by the end of the third day of their Intercontinental Cup clash against Scotland in Aberdeen.
Northern U14 defeat Southern U14 at The Hills by 3 wickets
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Chris McMorran top scores with 41 not out as Northern team wins with 11 balls to spare.
Leinster cricket preview
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Stu doesn't get any splinters from sitting on the fence. Here are his weekend tips.
NW Disciplinary procedures under the microscope
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Wonderful NW league campaign in danger of being overshadowed.
Rain ruins Ireland victory hopes
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Unfortunately for Ireland, the weather forecasters got it right and the rain ended any hopes of the Intercontinental Cup holders completing a win against Scotland.
Hard to see why Joyce was overlooked
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Emmet Riordan on how the exclusion of Ed Joyce is baffling most pundits.
Premier League net run rates
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As the season reaches its climax CricketEurope calculates the latest net run rates.
Simmons opts for tried and trusted
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No surprises in Ireland squad for RSA Challenge ODI against England.
Another Irish gem in the making?
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Forget about Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, Andrew Flintoff or Kevin Pietersen, Donemana look as though they have unearthed another gem.
North County get back on track
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North County beat Leinster by 66 runs at Balrothery in a match of changing fortunes.
Rankin unlikely starter against England
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Ireland are likely to be without the injured Boyd Rankin for their one-day international against England.
Donemana claim Midweek Cup
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Yet another trophy adorns the Donemana cabinet after Ritchie McBrine makes Man of the Match 79.
NW title race nearing end
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The Division 1 championship wasn�t won on Saturday but defeats for both Strabane and Bready mean that the chances of either of those forcing Limavady to a play-off for the title now hang by the smallest of threads.
Bee Gees shock Saints
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First Senior Trophy for Bonds Glen, while wins in Senior Two for Ardmore, Creevedonnell and Drummond.
England game nearing a sell-out
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Only 300 tickets remain as Ireland prepare to face Ashes winners England.
Bring on England
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There are now five places in the world rankings between Ireland and Scotland but it looked more like 25 in the first ODI between the teams in Aberdeen.
Johnston prepares for 100th cap
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Trent Johnston will win his 100th cap against England at Stormont on Thursday.
Ireland Under 19's to play NW Chairman select
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Ireland Under 19's warm up for WCQ with fixture against strong North West side.
Ireland confident in testing times
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A look at the current state of the game in Ireland with Chairman of cricket, Joe Doherty.
Freddie, steady, no
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The amazing goings on at the Oval brought with them good news and bad news for Irish cricket enthusiasts.
Donemana increase pressure on Glendermott
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Not much sympathy on show at the Holm as Donemana put on a ruthless display against Glendermott.
Bangor lose their fight for survival in the Premier League
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Ross Gelderbloem hits 107 in Carrick's 7 wicket win.
The Quiet Man - Alex Cusack
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Despite playing 61 times for Ireland, it's fair to say that outside of the Irish camp, and his home club Clontarf, not much is known about 28 year old all-rounder Alex Cusack.
Net run rates for NCU Division 1 Section 2(3)
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Net run rates could decide promotion and relegation.
Duckworth Lewis Method to play Stormont
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As part of the ICC�s centenary celebrations, this Thursday�s ODI between Ireland and England has been designated a �Catch the Spirit� celebration.
Crucial matches this weekend in the Premier League
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Current League Champions North Down face a difficult test on Sunday following their Cup Final appearance on Saturday.
Rankin misses England game
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It needed only six run-ups and six deliveries to tell Boyd Rankin he wasn�t fit for Ireland�s RSA Challenge against England.
Leinster previews
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Our top tipster Stu Daultrey again casts his expert eye over the Leinster schedule.
NW weekend previews
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It�s almost all over for another year as the domestic cricket season draws towards a close but there are still plenty of unresolved issues to be decided in the final fortnight.
Morgan denies Ireland a famous win
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EOIN Morgan, the Irishman in the England squad, denied Ireland a famous victory over the Ashes winners in a dramatic finale at Stormont.
A missed opportunity
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How exquisitely Ireland built a platform to upset the world order once again. How carelessly they tossed the opportunity away. How ironic that Eoin Morgan should be the destroyer of their dreams.
Johnston puts on brave face
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Trent Johnston put a brave face on Ireland's agonising defeat by just three runs to England.
We dared to dream
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FOR a few fleeting minutes at Stormont, we were dreaming that the date of Thursday, August 27 2009 was about to be inscribed into Irish cricketing folklore.
Ireland v England - a boundary view
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Thoughts and expectations of some of the spectators at Stormont.
Strabane open up NW Senior title race
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Any suggestions that the title race in Division 1 of the Billy Henderson league may be already over were firmly binned on Saturday after second placed Strabane accounted for leaders Limavady to blow proceedings wide open again.
Dublin set to host Australia as graceless England depart
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There is no sign of the dust settling yet on what has been a remarkable week for Irish cricket.
Stirling hoping for Under 19 World Cup glory
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The most talented young players in Associate and Affiliate cricket gather in Toronto to attempt to qualify for the 2010 Under 19 World Cup.
Waringstown move eight points clear
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Crushing defeat of Lisburn at The Lawn. League wins also for Carrickfergus and Civil Service North.
Stirling�s century gives Ireland winning start in Toronto
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Paul Stirling smashed a magnificent century to inspire Ireland to a 75-run victory over the Netherlands.
Donemana a sporting place apart
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The News Letter�s Richard Bullick reflects on the Donemana phenomenon after attending the home victory over Pembroke last month which took the club into this week�s Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup final.
Vital matches in the NCU this weekend
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Sunday's clash of Waringstown and Instonians at The Lawn could be the title decider.
New twist in NW title race
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The weather takes a hand as Limavady and Coleriane suffer wash outs, while Strabane look well poised to beat Glendermott.
Leinster weekend previews
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Our vey own Mystic Meg gives his tips on a busy three days of cricket.
Leinster Pen Pics
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A look at the Leinster squad which takes on Donemana in the final of the Bob Kerr on Friday.
Leinster or Donemana for the Bob Kerr Irish Cup?
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Ireland's premier club competition reaches its climax at Milverton.
Strabane beat Glendermott
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Exciting climax to season in store at both the top and bottom of the league.
Balbirnie stars as Ireland beat Afghanistan
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Ireland maintains its unbeaten record in the UNder 19 WCQ as the captain�s century inspires his side.
Roy Harrison honoured
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WARINGSTOWN Cricket Club have honoured Roy Harrison by naming the pavilion at The Lawn after the club's most influential figure of the last 50 years.
Leinster clinch Irish Senior Cup
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Leinster defeat Donemana by 27 runs in high scoring affair at The Hills.
Saints go marching into Senior One
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ST JOHNSTON are back in Section One of the North West Cricket League for the first time since 1994 after a seven-wicket away win over Burndennett.
Coleraine sunk as Saints win promotion
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The relegation issue is decided but title destination still up in the air as weather intervenes.
McDonnell inspires Ireland to PNG victory
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A man of the match performance helps put Ireland's Under 19 side back on track in the Under 19 WCQ.
Merrion defeat Leinster by four wickets
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After celebrating their victory in the Bob Kerr All Ireland Cup long into the night, the last thing Leinster fancied on Saturday morning was to bat on a Rathmines green top.
Waringstown maintain their title challenge.
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3 wicket win for the villagers in a low scoring match at Belmont.
Malahide gain promotion
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Malahide cruised to a six-wicket win over Old Belvedere to gain promotion and leave Rush in Section B for next season.
Records tumble at Shaw's Bridge
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Instonians' Rory McCann and John Stevenson put on 244 for the opening wicket against Ballymena.
Ireland Under 19's ensure qualification
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Ireland Under 19's defeat Canada to qualify for New Zealand.
Balbirnie delight as Ireland beat Hong Kong
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Irish skipper Andrew Balbirnie admitted that his side was delighted to qualify for the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup after a 93-run win over Hong Kong.
NW title goes to play off
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Nine wicket wins for both Strabane and Limavady on Wednesday night means title show down at Eglinton on Saturday.
Ireland Under 19's - the real pen pics
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A light hearted look behind the scenes of the Ireland team as Lee Nelson and James Shannon spill the beans.
Easy win for Ireland over Hong Kong
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A clinical Ireland Under 19 display sees Hong Kong easily defeated.
Railway put serious dent in Merrion title challenge
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Stu takes a look forward to the weekend fixtures and a look back at how Railway beat Merrion.
Ireland Under 19's beat Uganda
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Ireland maintained its place at the top of the table with a comfortable victory over Uganda by 67 runs.
Ireland averages 2009 review
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With seven Irish players in the running for the ICC Associate Player of the Year, we examine the runners and riders.
Ireland Under 19's under the microscope
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A statistical look at how the Ireland Under 19 squad won in Toronto.
Coleraine stun Donemana to win Cup
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Coleraine Under-15's ended Donemana�s domination of North West boys cricket on Sunday as they defeated the All-Ireland champions by nine runs in the final of the Under 15 Knock out Cup.
Instonians on verge of title
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INSTONIANS are within one victory of securing their first ever Premier League title.
Gillespie dismay at NW title showdown fiasco
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It�s been all of 41 years since Strabane last claimed the North West senior cricket crown and the disappointment in Peter Gillespie�s voice over events this weekend did little to mask the frustration that seems to be being felt throughout the Tyrone club.
Young guns shoot Clontarf to title
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An historic double as Clontarf hold their nerve to beat Leinster.
How did ICC come up with this set of nominations?
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ICC comes up with a scarcely believable set of final nominations for the Associate Player of the Year - two Dutchmen and a Canadian but just one Irish player.
NW Review 1 - St Johnston
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We start our round up of the averages with the Senior Two winners, St Johnston.
Instonians and Waringstown share the Premier League Trophy
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Instonians just fail to do the double of League and Cup at The Lawn.
Woodvale last hopes of survival fade at the Green
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One run defeat by North Down seals Woodvale's relegation from the Premier League.
Porterfield�s Pro 40 plea to fall on deaf ears
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Ireland set to refuse ECB invitation to participate in Pro40 despite captain William Porterfield's pleas.
NCU player stats for the last 4 seasons
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A look back at the best overall performances since 2006.
Clontarf to host Ireland v Australia ODI
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The Clontarf ground in Dublin will stage an ODI between Ireland and Australia in June 2010.
Indian Test star drops in for flying visit
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Indian Test star VVS Laxman was in town for a couple of days, the guest of Bobby Rao
Cricket Ireland honours volunteers
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Cricket Ireland formally announces the five recipients of the ICC Centenary Medals.
NIACUS win the Annual White Stick Trophy
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Resounding 62 win victory over LCUSA at The Meadow, Downpatrick.
Leinster Review
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Stu gets the calculator out and analyses who won what and why during a very competitive 2009 season in the Leinster leagues.
Ireland opt out of ECB domestic competition
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Cricket Ireland today confirmed that they have declined the ECB�s invitation to participate in the ECB's one day domestic competition in 2010.
NW Review 4: Strabane
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It was never going to be difficult to find positives in a season that you�ve just claimed your first senior title since the swinging sixties, but what a year 2009 has been for Strabane.
A leap into the dark
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THE man who drove Ireland's decision to break free from English domestic cricket admits the move was 'a leap into the dark' and a 'calculated risk'.
NCU stats over the last four years - a revision
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A look back at the leading stats over the last few years.
Ireland's great 2009 innings may be over
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Ireland's cricketers may have put away their gear, but given the relentless nature of the international game it may not be for long. And therein lies an imponderable.
NW Review 5: The Nedd
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If you were to award a trophy for the most improved team of the season there is little doubt that the winner would come from either Strabane or The Nedd.
NW Review 6: Coleraine
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Despite ending the season in the relegation slot there is little doubt that Coleraine laid a marker down in 2009.
Premier league Cup shared for 3rd time in 14 years
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Waringstown draw level with Instonians in the final match of the season.
NW Review 7: Ardmore
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Ardmore enjoyed a reasonably good season but were just short of an immediate return to Division 1.
Roesiders set the record straight on league stance
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Limavady still feel semblance of injustice at how season ended.
Limavady seeking enquiry
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Club want Cricket Ireland to investigate NWCU rule change which led to league ending in farce.
William Porterfield is ICC Associate Player of the Year
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Ireland captain William Porterfield has been voted ICC Associate Player of the Year at the LG ICC Awards in Johannesburg.
Van Wyk and Noema-Barnett return
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INSTONIANS and Civil Service North are two of the only NCU Premier League clubs to have confirmed the return of their overseas professionals for next season.
NW Review 8: Glendermott
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It may have been another poor show from the Rectory lads in 2009 but their 8-run win at Coleraine on the final day of the season meant that the minimum target of survival in Division 1 was achieved.
Final Ulster Bank awards for the season
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Instonians' players dominate the awards for batting and bowling - plus hat tricks for John Busby and Roger Stubbings
NW Review 11: Fox Lodge
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Considering they lost three of their first four matches this season, 2009 was another fairly impressive season for Fox Lodge.
NW Review 12: Donemana
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A real mixed bag fpr the Tyrone club who were brilliant in the cups but mediocre in the league.
Porterfield targets quarter final berth
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Captain believes that there is a genuine chance of progression yet again for Ireland.
Simmons pleased with World Cup draw
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Ireland coach Phil Simmons has targeted a place in the quarter-finals of the 2011 World Cup after his side got the rub of the green when the groups were unveiled.
NW Review 13: Brigade
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The winds of change are rumoured to be sweeping through Beechgrove after what was by and large a fairly disappointing season for the former champions in 2009.
NW Review 14: Killymallaght
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There can be little argument that when Killymallaght set out on their 2009 season they had one goal above all others and that was to stay in Division 1 of the North West league.
Graham Thorpe guest of honour at Lurgan Dinner
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Lurgan promoted to the Premier League for 2010 are hosting a Sportsmans dinner on 6 November.
NW Review 15: Bonds Glen
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It was certainly a landmark year for Bonds Glen as Martin Mehaffey�s side claimed their first ever senior trophy when they won this season�s Sammy Jeffrey shield at Eglinton.
Rankin named in England Performance Squad
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Ireland opening bowler Boyd Rankin is named in the fast bowler group.
NW Review 16: North Fermanagh
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Sometime's it's very difficult to separate empathy from cold reality but it would be no exageration to say that North Fermanagh would willingly have upped sticks at the end of June this year and re-grouped to come back next season.
England call up for Rankin
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Boyd Rankin�s participation with Ireland this winter has been thrown into doubt.
Cricket Ireland name Women's Winter training squads
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A total of 39 players named as they prepare for a busy 2010.
NW Review 17: Sion Mills
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There have certainly been many happier times around Sion Mills than has been the case of late as one of the North West�s sleeping giants finished 2009 with just a single league win to their credit.
Peter Gillespie interview
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The Strabane skipper gives his thoughts on the 2009 season as the 41 year wait finally ended.
NW Review 18: Drummond
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The decision to go into 2009 without an overseas professional saw Drummond slump to their worst finishing position in several years.
NW Review 20: Burndennett
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Our review of North West clubs concludes with a look at Tyrone club Burndennett.
NCU AGM narrowly rejects 8 team leagues
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Outgoing President Ian Gourley elected as an Honorary Life Member.
No rest for Porterfield
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The domestic season may have finally ended for the Ireland captain but life remains fairly hectic.
NCU Review 4: CIYMS
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CIYMS ultimately survived relegation, but only just, requiring a win over Ballymena in late September to calm their nerves.
NCU Review 5: Civil Service North
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After the trauma of having a share of the league title ripped from their grasp in the boardroom, 2009 provided a mixed bag for Civil Service North.
NCU Review 6: Instonians
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2009 was certainly a year to remember for Instonians as �The Master Race� ended a long wait for both league and cup success to do the double.
Ireland given tough draw in Under 19 World Cup
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Ireland has been drawn in the same first round group as Australia, South Africa and USA.
NCU Review 7: Lisburn
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A fifth place finish for Lisburn in 2009, but it could and perhaps should have been different.
NCU Review 8: North Down
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When North Down reflect on the season of 2009, there�s no doubt it will be tinged with disappointment.
Ireland announce players for South Africa
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Paul Stirling, Alex Cusack, Gary Wilson and Kevin O'Brien named for training camp.
NW Senior Two team of the year
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With the North West presentation dinner looming we�re switching the focus this week to Division 2 and putting the spotlight on those who made their mark in 2009.
Ireland applies for full membership of ICC
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One of CricketIreland�s main problems has been the lack of a route-map to the game�s top table, which ICC has been reluctant to provide.
Holdsworth reviews Irish cricket
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A top ICC official has recommended that Ireland reintroduce interprovincials and play �home� games in Spain as part of a wide-ranging reform package.
NCU Review 9: Waringstown
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2009 brought about another title triumph Waringstown � the second time they�ve shared the championship in the last five years, to go along with outright victories in 2000 and 2006.
NCU Review 10: Woodvale
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2009 brought a swift return to the lower league for Woodvale as their lack of strength in depth and quality was exposed in the top flight.
NW lose Development Officer
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Decision time looms for Domestic game as Cricket Ireland prepares for the future.
NCU Review 11: Armagh
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What a difference a year makes! Following the stigma of relegation in 2008, Armagh bounced back by capturing the Section Two title in some style.
George Crothers was one of the best wicketkeepers to represent Ireland
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For thirty years, from his debut as 16 year old in 1925, he was ever present behind the stumps at Wallace Park.
Pepsi ICC Development Awards 2009 - Nominations now open
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The International Cricket Council has today announced details of the annual Pepsi ICC Development Programme Awards for 2009.
Turkeys don't vote for Christmas
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Geoff Boycott believes Ireland's request to join the top table of international cricket will fall on deaf ears.
2010 Irish Senior Cup draw made
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The draw for the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup has been made, and as usual there are a number of intriguing ties to whet the appetite.
NW Cricket Dinner
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LIMAVADY chose to boycott this year�s North West dinner but they missed out on one of the union�s most successful.
News Letter NW team of the year
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THE controversial finale to the 2009 Senior League season cast a shadow over the North West annual dinner and awards night at the weekend.
Young secures second trial with Sussex
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BREADY teenaged cricketer Craig Young could have bowled his way into securing a contract with county kingpins Sussex.
Donemana ordered to play away from home
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Beaten finalists must play all matches away from home in Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup over next three years.
Ireland names Under 19 World Cup squad
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Andrew Balbirnie captains experienced squad in World Cup tournament in New Zealand.
It's just not cricket as Donemana fans hit out
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Donemana disappointed with 'harsh' verdict from Cricket Ireland.
North West Youth coaching sessions
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The winter coaching sessions get under way at Bready in December.
North West Cup draws
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The draw for the preliminary and first round proper of the Northern Bank Senior Cup.
Porterfield, Balbirnie and Jones pick up top prizes
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William Porterfield was in Dublin this week to pick up another award.
Draft NCU Premier League fixtures 2010
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Joint holders of the Premier League start with home ties on 24 April.
Kyle McCallan announces retirement from international cricket
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Ireland's most capped player calls time on a record breaking career.
"Hardest decision of my life"
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For a brief moment Kyle McCallan�s normally relentless tongue faltered as he fought his emotions after calling time on his Ireland career.
Poynter earns Middlesex deal
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Ireland Under 19 wicket-keeper Stuart Poynter will act as Middlesex second XI keeper in 2010.
Death of Dermott Monteith
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One of Ireland's greatest ever cricketers dies suddenly at the age of 66.
Stirling confirms three year deal with Middlesex
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Paul Stirling will return to Middlesex next summer on a full-time contract.
Irish hopes go West after Regan blow
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Regan West must undergo an operation and will miss all cricket until at least August.
Thompson targets major upset
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Stuart Thompson tells the Northern Constitution that the Ireland Under 19 team is ready to cause a major upset at the World Cup in New Zealand.
Killymallaght withdraw from NW league
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As had been widely predicted over the past few weeks, Killymallaght Cricket Club today informed the North West Cricket Union that they had decided to withdraw from the Union with immediate effect.
Delany wins fast bowler award
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The 'find a fast bowler' award goes to 11 year old David Delany from Clontarf.
Ireland's Intercontinental Cup Fixtures confirmed
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Simmons determined to win trophy for fourth successive time.
RSA Challenge announced
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RSA Insurance announces its sponsorship of the ODI RSA Challenge match between Ireland and Australia at Clontarf in June.
Faughan Valley Cup Draws made
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All the Derry Midweek Cup Draws made for 2010 include the youth competitions.
Draw made for Twenty20 Qualifiers
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Ireland's cricketers have been grouped with Scotland, Afghanistan and the USA for the ICC World Twenty20 qualifiers.
Geoff Lawson to aid Ireland Under 19 preparations
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Ex Pakistan coach and Australian cricketing legend Geoff Lawson will aid Ireland's Under 19 cricketers at training camp in Sydney.
Ireland to participate in quadrangular tournament
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Ireland, Sri Lanka A, Canada and Afghanistan are to play a T20 competition in Sri Lanka.
Coleraine replace Killymallaght in Senior One
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NW Executive agree that Bannsiders will play in Senior One in 2010.
Clare Shillington in India 2
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Strikes, make-overs and video analysis dominate proceedings in India.
Clare Shillington in India 3
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Alongside the cricket a temple visit isn't what it's cracked up to be.
Under 19 profiles
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Profiles of the fifteen players who will represent Ireland in the Under 19 World Cup beginning on 15 January.
Women's selectors required
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Cricket Ireland is seeking 3 selectors for the Ireland women�s senior and A teams.
Cash boost for NW cricketers.
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Bob Kerr Trust Fund gives support to NW trio ahead of Under 19 World Cup in New Zealand.
Kidd and Dockrell named in Ireland squad
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Cricket Ireland name Intercontinental and T20 WCQ squads
O'Brien and Chauhan out of IPL auction
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Niall O'Brien and Khurram Chauhan are out of the IPL auction, but Rizwan Cheema and Ryan ten Doeschate remain.
Stirling hundred secures another win
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Convincing all-round performance gives Ireland comprehensive win.
James Shannon World Cup Blog Part One
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The latest from Australia and New Zealand as Ireland attend pre World Cup training camp.
Ireland Under 19�s defeat Afghanistan convincingly
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Captain Andrew Balbirnie scored an undefeated 108 as Ireland passed their target of 222 with seven wickets and five overs to spare. Report and full scorecard.
Jeremy Bray announces retirement from international cricket
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Jeremy Bray has retired from international cricket after playing 83 times for Ireland as a left-handed opening batsman.
Ireland collapse denies them famous victory
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A late order collapse which saw five wickets fall for just four runs denied Ireland their first ever win against a test nation at Under 19 level.
Cricket Ireland announce player contract details
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Cricket Ireland have announced a massive investment in playing resources ahead of the 2011 World Cup with the award of six full-time contracts to home-based players.
Dublin Cricket Academy to take place in February
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Due to the success and huge interest shown by players and parents there will be another 8 week Dublin Cricket Academy course starting in February 2010.
Injury forces Boyd Rankin to miss Sri Lanka Tour
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Injury has forced the withdrawal of Ireland opening bowler Boyd Rankin from the squad which begins a tour in Sri Lanka next week.
Ireland relying on local knowledge
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The Ireland Under 19 squad have been given a boost ahead of their opening World Cup fixture against South Africa in Queenstown with a visit by New Zealand international stars Shane Bond and Peter Fulton.
Country before club
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Paul Stirling will become the first cricketer to put his Ireland career before English county interests when the national squad�s full-time quota swells from two to six this year.
Ireland U19 lose opening fixture
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A century partnership between Ben Ackland and Lee Nelson but it's not enough as Ireland lose by five wickets.
Australia crush Ireland
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Ireland lost their second game in Group B of the Under 19 World Cup in New Zealand to a very commanding Australia side, the margin of defeat a huge 209 runs.
Lawson impressed by Irish
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Ireland�s younger breed will today take on the might of Australia in the ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup in New Zealand - with more than a little bit of help from one of the grand names of Australian cricket.
New Zealand international Craig McMillan on his way to CIYMS
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CI Captain Barry Cooper enthuses over their overseas signing.
Inspirational Stirling helps Ireland to opening win
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A Paul Stirling inspired Ireland registered their first win of this year�s Under 19 World Cup, beating a spirited USA side by five wickets.
Kyle McCallan wins award
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Kyle McCallan received a special award at last night's Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards.
Ireland and Afghanistan meet in Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka is the venue for the Intercontinental Cup clash between Ireland and Afghanistan.
Porterfield confident with bowling attack
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WILLIAM Porterfield may have lost his senior spin twins this winter but the Ireland captain believes he has found another five bowlers to fill the gap.
William Porterfield topscores on Day 1 of the IC Cup
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Full scorecard of Day 1 as Ireland finish on 324-7.
Morgan signs IPL deal
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EOIN MORGAN�S rapid rise in world cricket took another giant stride yesterday when he was signed up by Royal Challengers Bangalore for $220,000 (�154,00) at the Indian Premier League auction in Mumbai.
White and Kidd hoping to put Afghanistan in a spin
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LIFE after Kyle McCallan for the Ireland squad begins in Dambulla, Sri Lanka and they could not have landed in a more difficult place to do without their most experienced player.
Ireland reaches 324-7 on opening day against Afghanistan
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Afghanistan fight back after dtrong Ireland start.
Ireland Women to play double World Champions
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Irish women�s cricket has been given a tremendous boost with the news that they are to face double world champions England later this summer.
Afghanistan take control
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Solid batting display sees Afghanistan take charge of second day's play in Intercontinental Cup.
Afghanistan make strong reply
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Afghanistan, powered by three half-centuries, made a strong reply to Ireland�s 405 when it reached 263-3 at stumps on the second day.
Young and Stirling lead Ireland to victory
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A Man of the Match bowling display from Craig Young, while Paul Stirling smashes 65 as Ireland U19 canter to victory.
Afghanistan gain first innings lead
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IRELAND have refused to sink in Sri Lanka but Afghanistan are still calling all the shots in their Intercontinental Cup clash.
Comber to host NCU Cup Final
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The NCU Challenge Cup final will be played again at Comber this year. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Emergency Committee last night.
Dawlat bowls Afghanistan to stunning victory over Ireland
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Defeat ends defending champion Ireland�s 18-match unbeaten run since August 2004.
Ireland's unbeaten run ended by Afghanistan
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A FOUR-DAY game that is decided with 15 balls and just 10 minutes to spare would give the impression that it was exciting. Ireland�s Intercontinental Cup defeat to Afghanistan in Dambulla yesterday was no such thing.
Ireland U19's reach Plate Final
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Ireland Under 19�s reached the final of the Plate Championship in New Zealand despite no play being possible in their semi final clash with Canada at Fitzherbert Park.
ICC Europe Regional Award Winners
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ICC Europe has today announced the European regional winners of the Pepsi ICC Development Programme Awards for 2009.
Ireland double winners in ICC Europe Awards
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Jim Bennett and Rob O'Connor win prestigious ICC Europe Awards.
Balbirnie Relishing Bangladesh Clash
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Ireland skipper Andy Balbirnie is relishing the opportunity to claim another Full member scalp as his side face Bangladesh in the Plate Championship final today at McLean Park in Napier.
Brigade sign five new players for 2010
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Johnny Thompson and Trevor Britton on the way to Beechgrove.
Bangladesh outplay Ireland to win Plate Championship
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Ireland Under 19�s slumped to a 195 run defeat in the Plate Championship final, being comprehensively defeated by a very strong Bangladesh side.
Ireland games rearranged in Sri Lanka
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Cricket Ireland has been notified of a change of schedule for Ireland's games in the Quadrangular tournament in Sri Lanka - there will now be no play-off games.
Ireland lose Twenty20 warm-up to Sri Lanka Board XI
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Ireland remain positive despite 3 wicket defeat.
Brian O�Rourke joins Cricket Ireland staff
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Cricket Ireland today announced another important advance in its coaching structure with the appointment of Brian O�Rourke as Leinster Development Manager.
Ireland lose by 3 wickets in warm-up
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Plenty of positives for Ireland in Twenty20 warm up against Sri Lanka Board XI.
Ireland looking for another victory
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Ireland will be looking for a second successive victory when they take on Canada in the Twenty20 Quadrangular tournament in Colombo on Wednesday.
Ireland cricket team supporting Shave or Dye campaign
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The fundraising campaign for the Irish Cancer Society will see members of both the team and management either shaving or dyeing their hair.
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