News | Cricket Ireland

“Let’s get ready” - Cricket clubs encouraged to prepare for a staged return to action (updated)

March 31st 2021 | International

Cricket Ireland and the Provincial Unions have welcomed this week’s statement by the Irish Government, and recent statements by the Northern Ireland Executive, on the expected gradual return to action in 2021.

Northern Knights announce new captain ahead of 2021 season

March 29th 2021 | International

BELFAST - Northern Knights have announced Ireland international Harry Tector will captain the team during the 2021 season.

Boost for Ireland Women as Hanley Energy renews team sponsorship

March 29th 2021 | International, Women

DUBLIN – In a boost of confidence for the Ireland Women’s cricket team, Hanley Energy has signed a two-year extension of its sponsor partnership with Cricket Ireland.

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.

Inter-Provincial Series 2021 fixture dates confirmed

March 25th 2021 | International

DUBLIN – The fixture dates have been confirmed for the men’s Inter-Provincial Series 2021, while a few venues are still to be confirmed.

Three new men’s retainer contracts announced

March 25th 2021 | International

DUBLIN – Stephen Doheny, Neil Rock and Ben White have been awarded retainer contracts for 2021, after impressing Selectors on the recent Ireland Wolves tour of Bangladesh

Cricket Ireland acknowledges Sport Ireland’s support as €197K distributed to cricket clubs

March 24th 2021 | International

DUBLIN – The Board of Cricket Ireland praised Sport Ireland for its support for the Irish sporting sector during a challenging year, after it recently approved the allocation of €197,500 in grants to 31 cricket clubs and Provincial Unions across Ireland.

£330K secured for Northern Ireland clubs through Sport NI’s ‘Sports Sustainability Fund’

March 22nd 2021 | International

BELFAST – Sport Northern Ireland has today confirmed that 23 cricket clubs across Northern Ireland will receive a total of £330,119 from the Sports Sustainability Fund following a successful joint submission between Cricket Ireland, North West Cricket Union and Northern Cricket Union.

Gary Wilson retires from professional cricket; appointed new Head Coach of North West Warriors

March 19th 2021 | International

Ireland Men’s stalwart Gary Wilson has today announced his retirement from professional cricket.

A tour review - the Wolves in Bangladesh

March 18th 2021 | International, Youth

The Ireland Wolves squad arrives back home today from their month-long multi-format tour of Bangladesh – with a lot more than a few additional stamps on their passports.