IRELAND have named a familiar 15-strong squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup qualifiers that get underway in Nepal in January.

Clontarf Cricket Club is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for the position of Director of Cricket Delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of cricket at our club and lead the development of players from grassrootsto senior levels.

Glendermott were always there or thereabouts in the promotion race and picked up sliverware in the Sammy Jeffrey trophy. 2026 promises to be a really pivotal one for the Rectory side as they celebrate their centenary.

The inevitable question after the recent tour to South Africa with everything that's on the line: are Ireland ready for the Global T20 World Cup Qualifier event in Nepal early next year.

Lisburn Women have unveiled New Zealander Talia Hurley as their overseas professional for the 2026 season. It's another progressive step for the Wallace Park club as they look to strengthen all aspects of their set-up.

It was certainly a chastening time for Ireland Women after their recent tour of South Africa where they lost all the five matches played by a wide margin.

Newbuildings have confirmed the signing of Brigade pace bowler Josh Wilson.

Mark Hanna is returning to Newbuildings for the 2026 season after spending just one season at Brigade.

Holders Pembroke have been handed a tough assignment as they attempt to make it a hat-trick of success in the Leinster Senior Cup with an away trip to Phoenix.

Instonians have confirmed the return of Irish international Matthew Humphreys to the club.

Cliftonville Academy have confirmed the signing of South African batsman CJ Klijnhans as their overseas professional for the 2026 season.

Ireland will play Italy in three T20 internationals next month as part of their preparations for the T20 World Cup.

Pembroke opening bowler Olly Riley will skipper Ireland at the U19 World Cup next month with fellow paceman Reuben Wilson, of Clontarf, as his vice-captain.

The Ireland Under-19s squad has been named ahead of next month’s U19 World Cup, co-hosted by Namibia and Zimbabwe.

Ehtesham Ahmed joined a very exclusive club this year making 100 appearances for the MCC, and the milestone was marked by a special presentation at Lord's.

Final planning permission has been granted for the development of the first phase of the National Cricket Centre on the Sport Ireland Campus.

Swim Ireland boss comes with impressive credentials but will Irish cricket's political landscape allow her talents to be brought to the table?

Cricket Ireland has confirmed that Sarah Keane has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer designate and will take over the helm in March 2026.

Two of the three East Asia Pacific sides progressed to the next stage of the combined Asia/EAP Men's T20 World Cup qualifier - neither of them were PNG.

A four wicket win from the last ball as Namibia open their redeveloped ground in style.

Reactions to Ireland squad announcements never fail to disappoint. Not necessarily for the content of the squad itself. Social media and personal messages are instead what make this life interesting.