Author: Craig Easdown

Paul Stirling to join Irish squad on 27 May; Essex fixture to be livestreamed

CHELMSFORD, England – Cricket Ireland has today confirmed Paul Stirling will join the Ireland Men’s squad on 27 May and play Day Two and Three of the match against Essex that precedes the Test Match against England Men from 1-4 June 2023.Stirling, who is currently playing on a short-term contract as an overseas layer with…

Ireland Men learn World Cup Qualification route

DUBLIN – The International Cricket Council (ICC) today released the fixture schedule for the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe.The event will see 10 teams competing for two spots in the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup – the qualifier will be held in Zimbabwe from 18 June – 9 July 2023….

Stephen Doheny and Neil Rock centuries headline a big all-Ireland Club Cup weekend

The Arachas Irish Senior Cup and Arachas National Cup competitions are underway with 25 matches played around Ireland – a round which featured a number of memorable individual and team performances. Here are some highlights.• Merrion’s Stephen Doheny struck 146 off 128 balls as his side had little trouble dispatching Munster’s Cork Harlequins, winning by…

Evoke Super 20 Trophy race wide open after eventful day in Oak Hill

DUBLIN – The Typhoons had come into this double-header unbeaten, with the chance of winning the Super 20 Cup title after victories in their opening two matches. Now, with just two games remaining the title is there for the taking. DUBLIN – The Typhoons had come into this double-header unbeaten, with the chance of winning…

Wexford Wanderers Cricket Club to make a little bit of history this weekend

This Saturday, Wexford Wanderers Cricket Club will make a bit of history when they host a match in the Arachas National Cup – the all-Ireland club cricket cup competition – for the first time, with Antrim-based Muckamore Cricket Club as their opponent.Wexford Wanderers Cricket Club has been in existence since 1976 (Kilraine Cricket Club merged…

Broadcast arrangements for Ireland v Bangladesh ODI series

Fans of Irish cricket will be able to catch every ball of the three-match ODI series between Ireland Men and Bangladesh Men through the following broadcasters. This page will be updated as information becomes available. Republic of Ireland Premier Sports will broadcast the three-match ODI series between Ireland Men and Bangladesh Men in the Republic…

William Wilson named new Cricket Ireland President

DUNDALK – Former Brigade cricketer, William Wilson has been confirmed as the new President of Cricket Ireland following today’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), replacing the outgoing David Griffin. William was set to be announced as Vice-President, however, when presumptive President May Sharp had to withdraw for this year for personal reasons, he has stepped up…

Outgoing Cricket Ireland President hails Irish cricket progress at all levels

DUNDALK – One year after accepting the role, the outgoing Cricket Ireland President David Griffin reflects on what was one of the biggest years in Irish cricket history and foresees a bright future as Ireland’s young stars begin to turn promise into reality.Griffin has been involved with cricket for over 50 years – starting to…

Ireland learns European Cricket Championship draw in Spain

DUBLIN – Cricket Ireland will once again be sending a development squad to the 2023 European Cricket Championships in Spain this October as part of the pan-European competition. The tournament is the ‘national’ competition operated by the same team that ran the European Cricket League – a club cup competition which Belfast’s CIYMS competed in…