News | Cricket Ireland

INTERVIEW: Ryan Eagleson on Ireland’s fast bowling stocks and challenges

August 22nd 2023 | International, Coaching

DUBLIN – Ryan Eagleson, who was appointed as Cricket Ireland's High Performance Pace Bowling coach in March 2022, can take some of the credit for 23-year-old Josh Little's development into a high-class quick bowler in both international and T20 franchise cricket.

Nathan Hauritz confirms departure from Cricket Ireland

July 12th 2023 | International, Coaching

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today confirmed that National Spin Bowling Coach, Nathan Hauritz, has departed from Cricket Ireland for personal family reasons.

Nigel Jones appointed to national Talent Pathway role at Cricket Ireland

June 8th 2023 | International, Coaching

DUBLIN – Former Irish international, and current head coach of Leinster Lightning Nigel Jones has been appointed Talent Pathway Coach (Northern Ireland) on a full-time basis for the next two years.

Nathan Hauritz granted compassionate leave

May 26th 2023 | International, Coaching

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today confirmed it has granted Nathan Hauritz, National Spin Bowling Coach, compassionate leave for personal family reasons.

Glenn Querl signs a three-year contract extension

April 27th 2023 | International, Coaching, Women

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland have today announced that Glenn Querl has signed a three-year contract extension to continue on as Ireland Women’s Performance and Pathway Coach.

Boyd Rankin appointed North West Warriors Head Coach and Performance Pathway Manager

March 21st 2022 | International, Coaching

BREADY - Former Irish international Boyd Rankin has been appointed the new North West Warriors Head Coach and Performance Pathway Manager filling the vacancy left by Gary Wilson who left to join the Ireland Men's national coaching set-up last month.

Cricket Ireland and Hockey Ireland launch innovative new coaching programme

March 8th 2022 | International, Coaching

DERRY/LONDONDERRY - Cricket Ireland today launched an exciting, revamped version of its Teacher Training programme: ‘Teaching Cricket and Hockey’. In partnership with Hockey Ireland and the North West Cricket Union, the programme aims to sustainably support both sports at primary and secondary schools by providing training and resources to teachers keen to deliver cricket and hockey at their schools.

Gary Wilson, Ryan Eagleson appointed to national coaching roles

March 4th 2022 | International, Coaching

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today announced the appointment of former internationals Gary Wilson and Ryan Eagleson to the coaching staff of the Ireland Men’s senior squad as part of structural changes made to the support set-up.

Tributes paid to outgoing interim men’s head coach David Ripley

March 2nd 2022 | International, Coaching

DUBLIN – As David Ripley, interim Ireland Men’s Head Coach, finishes his contract with Cricket Ireland, Men’s captain Andrew Balbirnie and High Performance Director Richard Holdsworth have paid tribute to the work of the former Northamptonshire head coach after he guided Ireland Men to qualification for the 2022 ICC T20 World Cup.

Coach Connects - Upcoming Workshops

February 7th 2022 | International, Coaching

Coach Connects is a Cricket Ireland initiative for cricket coaches across the island of Ireland. Coaches are the front-facing participation drivers in our community and are a huge part of cricket development across the island.