News | Cricket Ireland

Club Connects - Upcoming Workshops

December 18th 2020 | International, Other

Club Connects is a Cricket Ireland initiative for cricket clubs across the island of Ireland. Clubs are at the heart of organised sport and are often the primary way people from a wide range of local communities connect ‘face-to-face’ with the sport.

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 halts elite training after positive COVID-19 result

December 14th 2020 | International, Other

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today suspended training sessions for the Dublin-based senior men’s and women’s squads after a member of the women’s squad has tested positive for COVID-19.

Cricket Ireland announces 2021 Women’s Academy intake

December 11th 2020 | International, Women

DUBLIN – Ireland Women’s Head Coach Ed Joyce has welcomed the announcement today of the 13 players who will be involved in the women’s cricket programme within the Shapoorji Pallonji Cricket Ireland Academy in 2021.

Club information session for the Sports Sustainability Fund – Northern Ireland

December 11th 2020 | International, Other

Sport NI has opened up a Sports Sustainability Fund to enable clubs in Northern Ireland to apply for financial support during these difficult times.

Ireland names 16-man squad to face UAE and Afghanistan in back-to-back series’ in January

December 10th 2020 | International

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland has today named a 16-man squad for the upcoming men’s one-day international series’ in January against the UAE and Afghanistan.

Cricket Ireland welcomes €40M Sports Capital and Equipment Programme

December 3rd 2020 | International, Other

Cricket Ireland has welcomed the announcement from the Irish Government that the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme for 2021 has launched. Cricket clubs are encouraged to develop and submit applications before the 12 February 2021 deadline.