News | Cricket Ireland

South Africa square series 1-1 after 8-wicket win in second T20I

June 7th 2022 | International, Women

DUBLIN - South Africa bounced back from their defeat on Friday with a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Ireland in the second T20I of the HBV Studios International Women’s Cricket Series.

Mikey O’Reilly moves on loan to Leinster Lightning for remainder of the Inter-Provincial season

June 5th 2022 | International

DUBLIN - Approval has been granted for Mikey O'Reilly to move on loan from Munster Reds to Leinster Lightning for the remainder of the Inter-Provincial Series for 2022.

Hybrid pitches approved for use in next two T20 Internationals

June 5th 2022 | International, Women

DUBLIN – The next two matches in The HBV Studios Women’s International Cricket Series between Ireland Women and South Africa Women will be played on a hybrid pitch after Cricket Ireland was granted permission by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Famous victory for Ireland Women as they defeat South Africa by 10 runs

June 3rd 2022 | International, Women

DUBLIN - A superb, disciplined all-round display saw Ireland Women claim just their second-ever victory over South Africa in T20I cricket on a sunny Friday evening at Pembroke Cricket Club.

New Head of Facilities and Operations appointed by Cricket Ireland

June 3rd 2022 | International

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today announced that Richard Fahey will join the organisation as its Head of Facilities and Operations, a role that will oversee the development and implementation of a new National Facilities Strategy and oversee the day-to-day operations of current facilities and facility partnerships.

Ireland Women’s final preparations

June 2nd 2022 | International, Women

Ireland Women begin their summer international campaign against South Africa Women tomorrow at Pembroke Cricket Club - we wish the squad well. Here's a collection of pre-series build-up scenes and stories.

€200K from Sport Ireland COVID-19 Sports Relief Fund distributed to support grassroots cricket

June 1st 2022 | International, Other

DUBLIN – 32 cricket clubs and the three Provincial Unions in the Republic of Ireland have benefitted from €200K worth of funding grants secured by Cricket Ireland as part of the Irish Government’s €1.5 million COVID-19 Sports Relief Fund.

Kelly’s unexpected call-up a welcome surprise, but she’s ready for the challenge

May 31st 2022 | International, Women

DUBLIN – New Zealand-born Arlene Kelly is celebrating her surprise call-up to the Ireland Women’s international cricket team for the six-match multi-format series against South Africa, which gets underway this week.

HBV Studios announced as title sponsor of Women’s international series against South Africa

May 31st 2022 | International

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today announced that HBV Studios Ltd. will be the title sponsor of Ireland Women’s multi-format series with South Africa Women starting on Friday, with the series officially to be known as 'The HBV Studios International Women's Cricket Series'.

Hume, Hand and Olphert handed contracts

May 30th 2022 | International

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland today has handed Graham Hume and Fionn Hand retainer contracts, and Conor Olphert an education contract, as part of its strategy to increase the depth of bowling ranks ahead of a busy period for Ireland Men.