News | Cricket Ireland

Participant Registration for Smash It and It’s Wicket! is now open

May 17th 2021 | International, Coaching

Following on from the launch to Clubs of the Smash It and It’s Wicket! programmes in April, the registration portal for both programmes is now open.

Smashing! Two new national participation programmes to launch in 2021

April 11th 2021 | International, Coaching, Other

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today announced the launch of two brand new national mass participation programmes which will be available in summer 2021 across participating cricket clubs.

William Porterfield and Gary Wilson appointed to new coaching roles

March 26th 2021 | International, Coaching

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today announced that William Porterfield and Gary Wilson have respectively been appointed in coaching consultancy roles within the national set-up. Additionally, Porterfield has been appointed as Assistant Coach for the North West Warriors, which he will combine with his playing role.

Northern Knights Head Coach Simon Johnston receives ECB Level 4 Coaching accreditation

February 19th 2021 | International, Coaching

BELFAST - Northern Knights’ Head Coach Simon Johnston was delighted to receive his ECB Level Four Coaching Award recently after two years of dedicated work at the prestigious accreditation.

Interview with Stuart Barnes, training resumes and dates of upcoming fixtures confirmed

December 17th 2020 | International, Coaching

DUBLIN – The all-clear has been given for training to resume for Ireland’s elite men’s and women’s squads after a COVID test arranged on Monday returned a negative result. For the first time in Ireland, as part of that training, Stuart Barnes - the new Assistant Coach and National Bowling Lead for Ireland Men – will be on duty and is very much looking forward to the challenge ahead.

Cricket Ireland appoints Stuart Barnes full-time Men’s Assistant Head Coach & National Bowling Lead

November 12th 2020 | International, Coaching

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland today announced that Stuart Barnes has been appointed Ireland Men’s Assistant Head Coach & National Bowling Lead.

INTERVIEW: Cricket Ireland’s Participation Director on growing the game during COVID

October 12th 2020 | International, Coaching, Women

The completion of the competitive domestic cricket season in Ireland at the end of September closed what was one of the most challenging seasons at all levels of the sport. However, despite these challenges, many people within the local and international cricket community came together to deliver a range of projects that will benefit the sport going forward.

Teaching cricket and hockey course - NEW

July 31st 2020 | International, Coaching

Primary Teachers - we are pleased to announce our new teacher training summer course in association with Hockey Ireland: 'Teaching Cricket and Hockey'.

Stuart Barnes to join Ireland coaching staff for ODI series against England

July 8th 2020 | International, Coaching

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland today announced that Somerset County Cricket Club’s Stuart Barnes will join the Ireland Men’s coaching staff this month for the recently announced one-day international series against England.