News | Cricket Ireland

Clear Currency Club Cup Competition Draws for 2020

December 11th 2019 | Other

The fixture draws for the first rounds of the Clear Currency Irish Senior Cup and the Clear Currency National Cup will be held in late January 2020.

Balbirnie appointed new Ireland Test and One-Day captain as Porterfield steps down

November 8th 2019 | International, Other

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today announced Andrew Balbirnie as Ireland Men’s new Test and One-Day captain, succeeding the long-serving William Porterfield who has been at the helm since 2008.

Cricket Ireland Club Facilities Grant 2019 – now open

November 7th 2019 | Other

Clubs are the hub of our sport and are central to the long-term sustainable development of the game in Ireland. In order to support cricket clubs around Ireland, Cricket Ireland - in partnership with provincial unions - provides direct investment into club facilities, infrastructure and equipment through the Cricket Ireland Club Facilities Grant scheme.

1969 Sion Mills team honoured at event in Dublin

November 5th 2019 | International, Other

DUBLIN - The Ireland Men's team from the famous match against the West Indies at Sion Mills in 1969 were honoured today at the Association of Sports Journalists in Ireland's Legends' Lunch.

Barry McCarthy to replace injured David Delany at World Cup Qualifier

October 27th 2019 | International, Other

ABU DHABI, UAE – Pace bowler Barry McCarthy flies out today to join the Ireland Men’s cricket team at the T20 World Cup Qualifier tournament after David Delany has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to a knee injury.

A Japanese Adventure: Walnut Taverners v The British Embassy Japan XI

October 14th 2019 | International, Other

As the Irish Rugby team was running out at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, another Irish side was battling it out on a Japanese sports field. Philip Whelan takes up the story.

INTERVIEW: Warren Deutrom from Lahore, Pakistan

October 10th 2019 | International, Other

LAHORE - Cricket Ireland's Chairman and Chief Executive spent two days in Pakistan this week after accepting an invitation from the Pakistan Cricket Board to visit the country and attend the latest Pakistan v Sri Lanka T20I.

Cricket Ireland thanks Stuart Poynter

October 9th 2019 | International, Other

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today acknowledged the international career of Stuart Poynter, as the Durham-based wicketkeeper-batsman signs a two-year deal with Durham County Cricket Club signifying the end of his international career with Ireland.

Cricket Ireland welcomes eFlow support, while Gaby Lewis heads to Australia for six month stint

October 7th 2019 | International, Women, Other

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has welcomed the support of eFlow and Sport Ireland, after the two entities signed a partnership to support Ireland’s elite athletes - which includes the six contracted players in the Ireland Women’s squad.