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Leinster News 2011
Sean Gilbride RIP
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The death of Sean Gilbride on 1 January has deprived the Fingal area of a very loyal advocate and The Hills of one of its most devoted and committed members.
Ed Joyce backs Trinity cricket scholarships
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The cricket club in Trinity College Dublin has just launched a scholarship scheme for 2011 school leavers.
Eastern Cape and Cricket Ireland continue player link
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Both Muir College and Cricket Ireland have forged an excellent relationship that has seen no fewer than 16 young Irish cricketers spend time at Muir College in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape since 2003.
Leinster announce Under 11 training squad
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A training squad has been selected for winter coaching sessions currently being held at North County Cricket Club.
Leinster announce Under 13 training squad
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A training squad has been selected for winter coaching sessions currently being held at North County Cricket Club.
Rory Anders wins �Find a fast bowler� award
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Ireland international fast bowler Allan Eastwood selected Rory Anders of Phoenix CC as this year�s Leinster winner.
Leinster announce Under 15 training squad
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A training squad has been selected for winter coaching sessions currently being held at North County Cricket Club.
Leinster announce Under 17 training squad
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A training squad has been selected for winter coaching sessions currently being held at North County Cricket Club.
Leinster announce girls� Under 15 training squad
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An Under 15 girl�s squad has been selected for winter training sessions recently held at North County CC.
Leinster CC - introduction to cricket
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Leinster Cricket Club are running an introduction to cricket open day for boys and girls between the ages of six and fifteen years of age on Sunday April 10th.
Leinster announce girls� Under 13's training squad
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The Leinster Under 13 girl�s squad has been selected for winter training sessions that have been held at St Mary�s College in January and at North County CC in February.
New club making steady progress in Sandymount
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Marian Cricket Club was established in April 2010 to bring past pupils of the secondary school Marian College and cricket enthusiasts together.
Railway Union Easter Camp
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Railway Union CC are running a youth cricket camp over Easter with Ireland's World Cup hero Kevin O'Brien.
Leinster announce Girls' Under 11s training squad
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The winter training sessions have been completed.
Purhouse signs for Trinity
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Northern Universities captain Gareth Purhouse has signed for Dublin University for the 2011 season.
Leinster Senior School results
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Details of the opening round of games in the School's Cup in Leinster.
Richard Bruton - An appreciation
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Richard Bruton's sudden and unexpected death on March 30th has left a huge void in the lives of all those who knew and loved him.
Runs galore in friendly action
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There were plenty of happy batsmen about as Leinster cricket took advantage of an unseasonal scorching weekend. Five batsmen got their season off to a bang with a century.
Volcano Sports Club launch mini World Cup event
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The idea behind the event is for the participants and their families to have a good day out provided that the Irish weather holds out on the 15th May 2011.
Kelly leads Phoenix to victory against Waringstown
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Half centuries for Kelly, Bray and Langford-Smith help Phoenix beat Waringstown despite Pienaar hundred.
Sorensen appointed CDO at The Hills
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Max Sorensen replaces Albert van der Merwe as The Hills Cricket Development Officer.
Leinster Round-up
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Malahide win season opener in Division Two, plus details of all the games played in an action packed weekend.
North County too strong for Phoenix
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John Mooney and Richie Lawrence combine as North County defeat Phoenix by 89 runs.
Ireland stars in top form as Railway rattle Pembroke
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Ireland�s World Cup heroes shone on the opening weekend of the Leinster season as the title contenders in Division One posted some impressive results.
Two out of two for Clontarf
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The Leinster Division One campaign kicked off at the weekend and already Clontarf are riding a lot higher than many would have predicted.
Leinster Schools Senior League Results
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Cormac McLoughlin scores hundred as Gormanstown defeat Gonzaga, while there are wins for Wesley and St Andrews.
Cricket at the Fingal Exercise Energise Day
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Cricket was one of the sporting events at the Fingal �Exercise Energise� Day held at Sportslink.
Leprechaun Cup to start next week
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Next week sees the opening matches in the first round of the Leprechaun Cup for Dublin primary schools.
O�Brien launches 2011 Leprechaun Cup
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World Cup hero Kevin O�Brien launched this year�s Leprechaun Cup schools cricket competition.
Petrie helps Merrion defeat Phoenix
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Matt Petrie stars with the ball to help Merrion to victory despite best efforts of Langford-Smith.
North County win El Clasico
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This season�s first playing of Fingal�s version of El Clasico tookplace at Inch on Saturday, with the home side proving far too good for The Hills.
Queen and Obama stop play in Ireland
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The visits of the Queen of England and the US president have driven the Leinster Cricket union batty
Phoenix overcome shaky start to defeat Limerick
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Half centuries from Langford-Smith and Khan followed by wickets for Gallagher and Flanagan see Phoenix progress in Irish Cup.
Records tumble in Leinster
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Tariq Islam scores record 239 not out, while Andrew Vincent takes 7 for 5 in the Leprechaun Cup.
Carlow aim for cricketing comeback
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Plan gathering momentum to reintroduce cricket to Carlow town.
Pembroke begin title defence
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Pembroke Ladies 1st team will tonight open their 2011 account with an away game in Castle Ave against Clontarf with high hopes of defending their league title from 2010.
St Andrew's win Leinster Senior Schools Cup
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David Watkins incredible six over spell brought a swift end to Wesley College�s Senior Cup dreams ending St Andrew�s wait for the title, one which dates all the way back to 1979.
St Mary's win Junior Final
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A five wicket haul for Mark Fogarty, and a fine all-round display from Tom Lynch help St Mary's clinch cup.
Leinster face Hornsley challenge
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The Leinster Under12's will play two games this week against Hornsey Cricket Club from North London.
Forrest skippers Leinster Schools v MCC
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Leinster Schools select strong squad to face MCC at Clontarf on Wednesday.
Holders crash out in Leinster cup
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Ger Siggins round up all the cup in action in Leinster,a s holders Railway Union bow out at the first hurdle.
Delany stars as Belvedere clinch Under 13 Cup
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95 not out from David Delany and five wickets from Kevin Byrne help Belvedere to easy win against St Mary's.
St Andrew's defeat St Mary's in Under 14 final
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St Andrew's won the under 14's final by 38 runs against St Mary's yesterday at St Columba�s College.
Leinster Schools Development team v The Leprechaun's
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Loughlin Cormac of Gormanstown will captain Schools' development XI.
Dara Armstrong break Leinster record
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North County's Dara Armstrong overtakes Charlie Kavanagh and Harry Hill
Leprechaun Cup reaches last eight
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The increasingly popular competition that involves 38 schools this year has now reached the quarter finals stages.
Girls Cricket For Life Roadshow
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Leinster Cricket Union in conjunction with Fingal County Council�s Sports Office with the support of the Irish Sports Council�s Women in Sport Initiative is running a five-day 'Cricket for Life Roadshow' for girls.
Magnificent seven for Kavanagh in Pembroke victory
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Shauna Kavanagh takes seven wickets as Pembroke defeat Merrion by eight wickets.
Action packed weekend in Leinster
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The Hills emerge victorious in tight contests, big hundreds, 70 year old top scorers, and hat-tricks all combine to make it a thrilling few days in Leinster cricket.
Leprechaun Cup semi-finalists decided
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The quarter final results from the innovative primary school competition.
Phoenix overwhelm Glendermott
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75 from Ryan Gallagher helps Phoenix defeat Glendermott by 140 runs.
Kenny Carroll appointed Pembroke CC Academy Director
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Pembroke Cricket Club are delighted to announced that dual international Kenny Carroll has agreed terms to act as �Academy Director� for the 2011 season.
Armstrong seeks further records
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North County captain Dara Armstrong has made Leinster cricket history by becoming the most successful wicketkeeper since records began.
Balrothery and Delgany reach Leprechaun Cup final
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The 2011 Leprechaun Cup has reached the final stages following the completion of both semi finals earlier this week.
Balrothery clinch Leprechaun Cup
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Jamie Grassi hit the winning boundary for Balrothery to win their third Leprechaun Cup victory in as many years.
Leinster gear up for NUSC Festival
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Leinster to participate once again in Hilton Gateshead Cricket Championship.
Busy week in Leinster cricket
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The Lewis Hohn Williams Leinster Senior Cup quarter-finals were played on Saturday, with three-quarters of the games providing decisive results.
Fingal Cricket Blitzes Great Success
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Six wonderful days of cricket blitz�s were held for pupils in both 4th & 5th classes during the month.
Leinster well beaten in Durham
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NUSC cricketers regained the much converted Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Cricket Championship trophy with a 2 matches to 0 scoreline over their Irish counterparts from Leinster.
Phoenix edge out The Hills in thriller
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The many guises of pressure surfaces in different ways in sport. The two foot putt to win, the penalty kick with a minute left, the �double top� to win the title or a low total in cricket.
Sandford Park open new net facility
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New cricket nets were installed by �ClubTurf� at Sandford Park School last month.
Super 3's T20 day
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Teams are a mix of senior internationals, academy, development and Under 17 squad players - guest coaches for each team.
Malahide 150th celebrations continue
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Malahide Cricket Club continues its 150th year of celebrations with an exhibition game next Saturday 2nd July between a Malahide XI and a President�s XI.
Coughlan efforts in vain for Leinster Schools
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Adam Coughlan takes 12 wickets in the game but Ulster Schools prevail.
Railway ousted by Instonians
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It says everything about Instonians� superb performance against Railway Union at Shaw�s Bridge that many people left the ground questioning all the pre-match fuss about the Dubliners.
Tallaght school compete in cricket festival
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Last month in glorious sunshine YMCA hosted a super 8�s tournament for four National Schools - St. Matthew�s Irishtown, Kill of the Grange, Rathmichael and St. Aidan�s Tallaght.
Beach Cricket is a unique concept in the Emerald Isle.
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Volcanic Sports Club create buzz in Irish cricket.
Longford CC rises from the ashes
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Longford is no exception and such is the interest here that cricket is back as the new game in town.
Leinster select Under 13 squad for Taunton
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The following boys have been selected to the Leinster U�13 squad for the Taunton cricket festival, being held at King�s College, Taunton, Somerset from July 25th-29th.
The Hills too strong for Phoenix
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Bad day at the office for Phoenix as The Hills claim seven wicket win.
Adamstown ETNS win inaugral South Dublin County Council challenge match.
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On one of the few beautifully sunny days of the summer so far, Adamstown Educate Together National School played their first ever hardball cricket match.
Leinster Under 15 squad named
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The following boys have been selected to the Leinster Under15 squad for the Staffordshire Youth Cricket Festival being held at Wolverhampton Cricket Club from August 1st-5th.
Leinster launch series of Coach Development Workshops
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'ECBCA Leinster' will be running the first of a series of 'coaching workshops' on Wednesday, July 27th in Leinster CC, Rathmines from 6-9.30pm.
Cricket for Life roadshow great success
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The Leinster Cricket Union in conjunction with Fingal County Council�s Sports Office along with the support of the Irish Sports Council�s 'Women in Sport' initiative ran a five-day 'Cricket for Life Roadshow' for girls in Fingal.
Merrion win Leinster Senior Cup by one run
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Merrion won their first Leinster Senior Cup for 51 years at Malahide yesterday, when they triumphed over North County by the smallest possible margin, writes Ger Siggins.
Kane presses Ireland Under 19 case with MOM display
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MERRION won their first Leinster Senior Cup for 51 years at Malahide, when they triumphed over North County by the smallest possible margin.
Leinster earn crushing win against Cornwall
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Rory Anders turns in fine all-round performance as Leinster win opening game in Taunton Festival.
Clonee Cricket Club hold Imran Khan fundraiser
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Clonee Cricket Club with the support of group of local people organised a T-20 cricket match at the new Porterstown Park to raise funds for the Imran Khan foundation.
Leinster announce Under 11 squad
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Leinster Under 11 squad for games against Eryri District is announced.
ECBCA Leinster run successful coaches workshop
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The newly named ECBCA LEINSTER ran the first of a series of workshops for coaches during the week.
Coaching camp in Laois
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Laois County Cricket Club are running a one-day coaching camp on Friday, August 19th from 10am to 4pm.
Specialised Cricket Clinics run for young Fingal cricketers
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During July, specialised cricket clinics were held in Fingal to help improve local young players.
Fingal Teams announced to play Coventry & Districts
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The following boys have been selected to represent Fingal Under 13�s and Under 15�s to play Coventry & District on Tuesday, August 16th 2011.
Leinster Under 11 side claim narrow win in Wales
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Leinster Under 11's annual trip to North Wales to play Eryri District produced another close game with the visitors ending up on the winning side by the narrow margin of seven runs.
Laois coaching day
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Last Friday saw the first Midlands cricket coaching clinic which was held at the Laois cricket club grounds in Portlaoise.
Leinster U19 girls lose to Warwickshire
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Shauna Kavanagh scores 84 but Leinster Under 19 girls lose to Warwickshire by 51 runs.
Kevin O'Brien having special launch of Six after Six at Railway Union
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Kevin O'Brien is having a special RAILWAY UNION launch of his new book "SIX AFTER SIX" on Sunday.
Railway top going into final hurdle
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The permutations are truly mind boggling, but the forecast for the weekend is dire, as usual, which could mean a symbolic end to this soggy summer.
Railway clinch league title
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Railway Union bridged a gap stretching back to 1962 on Saturday as they claimed their third Leinster Senior League Division One title with a three-wicket victory over The Hills at Park Avenue.
Fisher stars as Railway lift title
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FOR THE second consecutive year Railway Union bridged a gap in history by winning the Leinster Senior League on Saturday.
LCU Level One coaching course
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Apply now for the first course of the winter, beginning on 15 October.
Leprechauns take on Canada
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A star studded Leprechaun team will take on Canada (warming up for their Ireland games) at North Kildare on Saturday(10th) in a 40 over game, starting at noon.
Canada get better of draw with Leprechauns
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Despite dire forecasts the recently arrived Canadians opened their Irish tour at a beautifully presented North Kildare in blustery sunny conditions.
Cricket in the Community Development Officer
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The Leinster Cricket Union has now joined forces with South Dublin County Council in a new initiative to bring its� development programme into the community.
Dundalk Cricket Club Leinster Division 11 Champions
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Dundalk lived up to the pre-season predictions and not only emerged as Leinster Division 11 champions in their league season debut but did it in emphatic style by making a clean sweep and winning every league match played.
Mixed fortunes for Leprechauns
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The curtain came down on the Leps season over the weekend with two closely fought games in Bagenalstown(win) and Mount Juliet(loss).
Malahide bowler spends time at Durham CCC
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Malahide�s Peter Chase has enjoyed a memorable summer that saw the opening bowler selected for the Leinster Development squad, Ireland U�17�s and also Ireland U�19�s.
New Develpment Officer for Leinster
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Andrew Leonard will commence in his new role as community development officer for the South Dublin area on Nov 1st.
Safeguarding and Child Protection
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A number of spaces has opened up on the above course this Saturday at North County.
New ladies cricket team formed in Tyrrelstown
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One of the great stories of this summer was the forming of a ladies cricket team in Tyrrelstown, Dublin 15.
Leinster welcomes new coaches
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Cricket Ireland has seen the first course of its 2011-12 Coach Education programme begin with great success last week in North County Cricket Club.
Little wins Leinster Find a Fast Bowler award
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Merrion�s Australian fast bowling professional Matt Petrie selected Josh Little as this year�s winner.
Fingal Cricket Teams hosted Coventry & Districts from England
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Fingal U15 win comprehensively by 8 wickets but U13 lose close and exciting match.
Leinster U13s shock Yorkshire U13s at Taunton
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15 run win over a hitherto unbeaten Yorkshire team.
New cricket club in Greystones
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As a prelude to the 2012 season the club will be hosting two events open to anyone who might be interested in joining the club and learning more about cricket.
Fingal cricket camps prove great success
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Over 500 schoolchildren attended a number of summer cricket coaching camps held within Fingal cricket clubs making them the most successful camps run in recent times.
Ring Commons return to Leinster Leagues
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A new artificial wicket is being installed in the New Year and plans are in motion to purchase mobile nets for training sessions.
Leinster Youth Training Camp in Spain
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Leinster continue their overseas links by embarking on their second annual Overseas Youth Training Camp at 'La Manga Club'.
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