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Ian Johnston is featured in The News Letter series on former players. ©Ian Johnston

News Headlines

National Cup - a great initiative National Cup - a great initiative ( )

Comparing the structures of cricket in Ireland with that of my homeland, New Zealand, is like comparing the proverbial apples with oranges.

The Zulfiqars set to make cricket history The Zulfiqars set to make cricket history ( )

Former Dutch international Zulfiqar Ahmed will play in the same side as his 15-year-old triplet sons when ACC meet Dosti Amsterdam in Thursday's opening Topklasse round.

Ascension Day take-off for Topklasse Ascension Day take-off for Topklasse ( )

The Topklasse and Hoofdklasse competitions get under way on Thursday, a public holiday in the Netherlands, with champions VRA Amsterdam travelling to Rotterdam to take on VOC.

Cricket Ireland turn down IPL offer Cricket Ireland turn down IPL offer ( )

However, Cricket Ireland chief executive Warren Deutrom has told the IPL side that a game could be arranged for 2013.

Middlesex are too strong - again Middlesex are too strong - again ( )

Despite another half-century by Stephan Myburgh, Middlesex ease to an eight-wicket victory over the Orange Lions in Voorburg on Monday.

Frustration for Scotland Frustration for Scotland ( )

Saltires skipper Gordon Drummond expressed his frustration after his side’s hopes of back-to-back CB40 wins were dashed by the rain at Uddingston.

Two centuries and a hat-trick in Dutch Twenty20 Cup Two centuries and a hat-trick in Dutch Twenty20 Cup ( )

Centuries by Tom Cooper and David Wiese and a hat-trick by Luuk van Troost were among the highlights of an eventful day's cricket in the Twenty20 Cup on Sunday.

An Anglo-Irish disagreement An Anglo-Irish disagreement ( )

Irish cricket has launched a major campaign to stem a future flow of its top stars playing for England. A 22-point questionnaire asks current and potential internationals what it would take to keep them from swapping the shamrock for the three lions.

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Nine and counting for Charlie McCrum Nine and counting for Charlie McCrum ( )

Ex Irish international Charlie McCrum on the latest challenge at his new club Millpark.

Ian Johnston in the spotlight Ian Johnston in the spotlight ( )

Alistair Bushe of The News Letter profiles former Irish international all-rounder Ian Johnston.

Super Sunday for Irish in England Super Sunday for Irish in England ( )

Hundred for Ed Joyce, unbeaten 81 for William Porterfield and wickets for Graeme McCarter and George Dockrell.

John Mooney Sussex bound John Mooney Sussex bound ( )

North County and Ireland international John Mooney goes on trial with Sussex.

Mouth watering clashes in Irish Senior Cup Mouth watering clashes in Irish Senior Cup ( )

Thrilling ties abound in second round draw of Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup.

National Cup draw National Cup draw ( )

The draw has been made for the second round of the RSA National Cup with some intriguing ties in store.

Bangladesh Celtic tour gets green light Bangladesh Celtic tour gets green light ( )

Bangladesh set to tour Ireland and Scotland in July following secural of ICC funding.

All News Articles

North Down v CIYMS Twenty20 15 May
North Down 12 May
CIYMS 15 May
Coleraine net opening
Around the grounds
North County IV v Mullingar II, 13 May
North West Under 17 XI, 13 May
Southern Under 17 XI, 13 May
Coleraine, 12 May
Lurgan, 12 May
Irish Cup: Instonians v YMCA 12 May
Instonians 12 May

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William Porterfield in Dubai

Vision 2020 Launch

Ireland v England Musical Montage

Andy McCrea Sky Sports Award

Provincial News

Northern CIYMS continue winning streak CIYMS continue winning streak ( ) ZZZZ8:56 pmZZZZ CIYMS continued their superb early season form as they defeated NCU kingpins North Down by 10 runs in a thrilling Lagan Valley Steels Twenty20 Cup tie at The Green last night. CIYMS defeat North Down CIYMS defeat North Down ( ) ZZZZ7:40 amZZZZ CIYMS record 10 run win over Comber side, while Carrick triumph 3-0 in bowl-out gainst Waringstown. Instonians beat Carrick and the weather Instonians beat Carrick and the weather ( ) ZZZZ10:32 amZZZZ Fine batting display sets up convincing win for Shaw's Bridge side despite rain curtailing play. Downpatrick announce new professional Downpatrick announce new professional ( ) ZZZZ10:19 amZZZZ Downpatrick Cricket Club have announced the signing of 22-year old Erik Laubscher as the club's overseas professional for the 2012 season. Simon Johnston on the National Cup Simon Johnston on the National Cup ( ) ZZZZ8:59 pmZZZZ Woodvale stalwart airs his views on the newly launched National Cup.	Leinster Southern Under 17 squad announced Southern Under 17 squad announced ( ) ZZZZ11:18 amZZZZ Ru Jones skippers the Southern XI for their game against the NCU at Moylena on Sunday. Longford beaten by Kerry in National Cup Longford beaten by Kerry in National Cup ( ) ZZZZ11:02 amZZZZ Kerry too strong for Longford in National Cup first round. Val Andrews attends cricket coaching course in Dublin 15 Val Andrews attends cricket coaching course in Dublin 15 ( ) ZZZZ7:48 amZZZZ Well known Dublin GAA pundit Val Andrews, along with 11 teachers, students and parents attended an ICC Introduction to coaching course in Corduff, Blanchardstown recently. Leinster hoping to repeat 2009 glory Leinster hoping to repeat 2009 glory ( ) ZZZZ4:08 pmZZZZ Ireland assistant coach Pete Johnston gives his thoughts on 2009 winners Leinster's chances of progressing in the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup. Rain ruins Bank Holiday programme Rain ruins Bank Holiday programme ( ) ZZZZ6:16 amZZZZ Old Belvedere the sole victors on dreary Bank Holiday Monday.
North West Simon Galloway in the spotlight Simon Galloway in the spotlight ( ) ZZZZ9:50 pmZZZZ It's a return to league action for Division 2 sides this coming Saturday following their exertions in the new RSA National Cup and no doubt one or two will be glad to be able to focus again on their domestic duties given the importance of league positions this summer. Changing of the guard - age before beauty Changing of the guard - age before beauty ( ) ZZZZ9:43 pmZZZZ Reflecting on the climax to the premier league at the weekend I couldn’t help being struck by a sense that this was the end of an era or perhaps a changing of the old guard Limavady face Donemana in weekend top tie Limavady face Donemana in weekend top tie ( ) ZZZZ6:54 amZZZZ Andy Britton gives his thoughts on thr weekend games. Britton eyeing up Ireland recall Britton eyeing up Ireland recall ( ) ZZZZ6:48 amZZZZ Limavady's opening bowler is keen to make his return to the international stage. Gordon Montgomery factfile Gordon Montgomery factfile ( ) ZZZZ8:51 pmZZZZ The Glendermott captain is interviewed in Total Cricket - available every Wednesday with the News Letter.

CricketEurope Columns

Lawrence Moore Outside Edge: 15 May Outside Edge: 15 May ( ) ZZZZ11:28 amZZZZ It isn't difficult to be positive and upbeat about a lot of things going on in Irish cricket and Unions now having their own Coaching and Development Officers certainly falls into that bracket.	Ger Siggins Inside Edge: 9 May Inside Edge: 9 May ( ) ZZZZ11:02 amZZZZ George Dockrell back in Dublin, the Ireland women get their county campaign underway, and a new line in baby fashionwear from North County.

                        P    W  Pts
Ireland                 3    3   54
Afghanistan             3    2   37
Scotland                3    1   36
UAE                     3    1   23
Netherlands             3    0   23
Namibia                 3    1   23
Kenya                   3    0   22
Canada                  3    0    0

Kenya-Namibia ties postponed Kenya-Namibia ties postponed ( )

The Kenya v Namibia matches in Nairobi next month are postponed due to security issues.

Namibia off the mark with easy win Namibia off the mark with easy win ( )

Namibia get all 20 points after beating Canada for their first win of this edition of the Intercontinental Cup.

Viljoen five wicket haul is highlight of day three Viljoen five wicket haul is highlight of day three ( )

A five wicket haul from Christi Viljoen leaves Namibia well ahead of Canada on day three.

Namibia on top after Burger century Namibia on top after Burger century ( )

An innings of 135 from Sarel Burger secures first innings points for Namibia.

Honours even after day one in Windhoek Honours even after day one in Windhoek ( )

Day one of the Intercontinental Cup match between Canada and Namibia ends with Canada on 264-9.

Tournament Home StatsZone

                        P    W  Pts
Ireland                 6    5   10
UAE                     6    5   10
Scotland                6    4    8
Netherlands             6    3    6
Afghanistan             6    3    6
Kenya                   6    2    4
Namibia                 6    1    2
Canada                  6    1    2