Merrion CC 2026
CL Premiership
Merrion lost to Malahide by 8 wickets.
Anglesea Road, 12 September.
Merrion 191 (49.4 overs; Sebastian Dijkstra 58, Daniel Forkin 46; Robbie Foulkes 4-27, Andrew Sheridan 2-29; Jeremy Martins 2-36)
Malahide 192-2 (37.1 overs; Robbie Foulkes 79*, Adam Doyle 47, Jeremy Martins 47*)
Leinster Women's League
Merrion beat Pembroke by 9 wickets.
Anglesea Road, 5 September.
Pembroke 134-4 (20 overs; S Whaley 46*M Downes 24; N MacNulty 2-21) Merrion 135-1 (20 overs; B Armstrong 54, A Squires 51*)
Leinster Women's League
Phoenix lost to Merrion by 2 runs (DLS).
Phoenix Park, 30 August.
Merrion 139-8 (20 overs; Annabel Squires 50, Niamh MacNulty 21; Lily McDonagh 2-9, Darcey Dalwood 2-26, Arisha Foysal 2-29)
Phoenix 111-6 (15 overs; Aditiba Chudasama 57; Niamh MacNulty 2-13)
CL Premiership
Balbriggan lost to Merrion by 3 wickets.
Jack Harper Ground, 29 August.
Balbriggan 194 (41.5 overs; Jordan Hollard 102*, Chris de Freitas 37; Swapnil Modgill 4-36, Mikey O'Reilly 3-26) Merrion 198-7 (42.4 overs; Daniel Forkin 51, Rajwardhan Undre 49, Andrew Doheny 32*; Sebastian de Oliveira 3-41)
Andrew Doheny (CricketEurope)
45 overs match.
Women's National T20 Cup
Final: Merrion beat Holywood by 9 wickets.
The Lawn, 23 August.
Holywood 124-5 (20 overs; L Maritz 67; H MacNulty 2-20) Merrion 128-1 (14.1 overs; B Armstrong 48, A Squires 36*, R Stokell 29*)
Merrion won by 9 wickets. (CricketEurope)Leinster Premiership
Merrion beat Pembroke by 6 wickets.
Anglesea Road, 22 August.
Pembroke 166 (33.3 overs; Jack Tector 45, Danny Hogan 37; Mikey O'Reilly 4-29, Cornelius Botha 3-64, Sebastian Dijkstra 2-26) Merrion 167-4 (35.2 overs; Stephen Doheny 92, John Anderson 49*; Byron McDonough 3-30)
All Ireland Girls Cups
Under 17 Final: Holywood lost to Merrion by 9 wickets.
Seapark, Holywood, 21 August.
Holywood 28 (8.1 overs; A Manoj 3-4, A Hayden 3-8, I Ni Dhonaill 2-1) Merrion 29-1 (4.4 overs)
Winners Merrion (Merrion CC)
Merrion Girls were crowned All-Ireland Under-17 champions after a crushing nine-wicket victory over hosts Holywood at Seapark. Holywood were skittled for just 28 in 8.1 overs as Merrion’s bowlers produced a ruthless display. Aoife Hayden claimed three for eight and Ashwi Manoj three for four, while Isolde Ní Dhonaill took two wickets for a single run. Poppy Miller and Aryana Purser also struck. Merrion needed only 28 balls to complete the chase. Tansy Ní Dhónail made 10 before falling, while captain Aisling Lawlor finished unbeaten on 10 and Síbha Bhoja five not out as Merrion sealed the national title in emphatic fashion.
All Ireland Girls Cups
Under 17 semi-final: Merrion beat Bready by 81 runs.
Seapark, Holywood, 21 August.
Merrion 136-2 (20 overs; A Lawlor 54, A Hayden 31*, S Bhoja 26).
Bready 55 (12.3 overs; A Lawlor 5-5, T Mollins 2-7)
Leinster Women's League
Balbriggan lost to Merrion by 137 runs.
Jack Harper Ground, 20 August.
Merrion 215-4 (20 overs; Rebecca Stokell 122, Aisling Lawlor 51) Balbriggan 78 (19.1 overs; Ashwi Manoj 4-7, Julianne Morrissey 2-5, Niamh MacNulty 2-14)
All Ireland Girls Cups
Under 15 Semi-final: Holywood beat Merrion in a bowl out.
Bonds Glen, 19 August.
Holywood 3 Merrion 2
Leinster Premiership
Leinster lost to Merrion by 45 runs.
Rathmines, 16 August.
Merrion 169 (46.4 overs; John Anderson 37, Peter Forkin 32*; Joey Carroll 4-37, Bilal Azhar 2-47)
Leinster 124 (31 overs; Younas Ahmadzai 29, Bilal Azhar 20*; Mikey O'Reilly 3-28, Cornelius Botha 3-29, Andrew Doheny 2-37).
Leinster Women's League
Leinster lost to Merrion by 9 wickets.
Rathmines, 13 August.
Leinster 132-7 (20 overs; Laura Delany 43, Joanna Loughran 27; Bella Armstrong 2-15, Sibha Bhoja 2-29) Merrion 134-1 (7 overs; Bella Armstrong 89*, Rebecca Stokell 37*)
Leinster Women's League
Clontarf lost to Merrion by 6 wickets.
Castle Avenue, 6 August.
Clontarf 122-8 (20 overs; Maeve Martin 23; Ashwi Manoj 2-15, Julianne Morrissey 2-18) Merrion 123-5 (19.4 overs; Aoife Hayden 32, Bella Armstrong 29; Lily Poynter 2-24)
Leinster Women's League
Pembroke beat Merrion by 10 wickets.
Sydney Parade, 30 July.
Merrion 116/6 (20 overs; Bella Armstrong 33, Annabel Squires 24; Marama Downes 2-17) Pembroke 122/0 (9.1 overs; Louise Little 84*, Isobel Jennings 34*)
Louise Little (CricketEurope)Leinster Premiership
Merrion beat Phoenix by 7 wickets.
Anglesea Road, 25 July.
Phoenix 235 (49.3 overs; R Grover 63; S Dijkstra 3-22, M O'Reilly 3-46, A Doheny 2-53) Merrion 237-3 (37.3 overs; R Undre 105*, S Doheny 63, S Modgill 35)
Leinster Women's League
The Hills lost to Merrion by 9 wickets.
The Vineyard, 23 July.
The Hills 39/9 (14.4 overs; Bella Armstrong 3-0, Julianne Morrissey 2-2, Ashwi Manoj 2-4) Merrion 42/1 (4.2 overs; Aisling Lawlor 23*)
Merrion enjoyed the most emphatic victory of the evening, defeating The Hills by nine wickets at The Vineyard. Bella Armstrong produced remarkable figures of three wickets without conceding a run, while Julianne Morrissey took two for two and Ashwi Manoj two for four as The Hills were dismissed for only 39.. Merrion required just 4.2 overs to reach their modest target, with Aisling Lawlor unbeaten on 23.
Leinster Premiership
North County lost to Merrion by 8 wickets.
Balrothery, 18 July.
North County 286 (48.5 overs; Suliman Safi 80, Lochie Hardy 33, Alan Mathew 32, Mohammad Sherzad 27; Andrew Doheny 3-59, Peter Forkin 2-46, Cornelius Botha 2-49) Merrion 289-2 (33.3 overs; Swapnil Modgill 132*, Stephen Doheny 85, Rajwardhan Undre 34, Sebastian Dijkstra 29*)
Stephen Doheny and Swapnil Modgill (Merrion CC)Leinster Women's League
Merrion lost to Balbriggan by 8 wickets.
Anglesea Road, 16 July.
Merrion 161/6 (20 overs; Annabel Squires 49, Bella Armstrong 35; Julia Hoal 4-11, Courtney Gounden 2-25) Balbriggan 163/2 (16.3 overs; Lara Maritz 57*, Madison Landsman 57, Courtney Gounden 21)
Leinster Women's Cup
Final: Merrion beat Balbriggan by 19 runs.
Sydney Parade, 10 July.
Merrion 204-3 (20 overs; B Armstrong 97, A Lawlor 83*; C Gounden 3-34) Balbriggan 185-4 (20 overs; J Hoal 47*, C Gounden 47, M Landsman 41; J Morrissey 2-45)
Leinster Premiership
Rush lost to Merrion by 6 wickets.
Kenure, 4 July.
Rush 120 (32.5 overs; C Botha 5-30, S Stanton 2-10, M O'Reilly 2-26) Merrion 121-4 (20.4 overs; R Undre 45, S Doheny 35; N Totakhil 2-19)
Merrion cruised to a six-wicket win over Rush at Kenure. Rush were bowled out for 120 in 32.5 overs after struggling to build partnerships. Isaac Bird top-scored with 18, while Jack McGee made 16 and Alex Neary 12, but extras were the biggest contributor with 29. Corne Botha was the standout performer for Merrion, taking 5 for 30 in 9.5 overs, including three maidens. Mikey O’Reilly claimed 2 for 26 and Sean Stanton 2 for 10 as Rush were kept firmly under pressure. Merrion made light work of the chase, reaching 121 for 4 in 20.4 overs. Rajwardhan Undre led the way with 45, while Stephen Doheny made 35. Nasir Totakhil picked up 2 for 19, but Merrion were always in control.
Leinster Women's League
Merrion beat Phoenix by 62 runs.
Anglesea Road, 2 July.
Merrion 199-0 (20 overs; Bella Armstrong 101 ret, Annabel Squires 73) Phoenix 137-6 (20 overs; Aditiba Chudasama 65, Zara Craig 44; Bella Armstrong 3-23, Niamh MacNulty 2-20)
Bella Armstrong (Merrion CC)
Merrion made it five wins from five to stay top of the Premiership table with a 62-run win over Phoenix. Bella Armstrong starred with 101 from 53 balls, sharing a 165-run opening stand with Annabel Squires, who made 73 not out, before Isabel Light added 17 unbeaten. Phoenix replied with 137 for 6, despite Aditiba Chudasama’s 65 and Zara Craig’s 44. Armstrong completed a fine all-round display with 3 for 23.
Leinster Women's Cup
Semi-final: Merrion beat Malahide by 5 runs (DLS).
Anglesea Road, 30 June.
Merrion 125-2 (16 overs; A Squires 62*, B Armstrong 27) Malahide 128-8 (16 overs; G Sargent 55, A Kerrison 24; A Lawlor 2-27, A Hayden 2-31)
Holders Merrion survived a serious scare before edging past Malahide by five runs on DLS to book a Leinster Women’s Senior Cup final showdown with Balbriggan. In a rain-affected semi-final, Merrion’s 125 for 2 in 16 overs proved enough once the calculations were applied, despite Malahide reaching 128 for 8 in reply. Annabel Squires was the backbone of the Merrion innings, finishing unbeaten on 62 after Bella Armstrong had set the tone with 27. Aisling Lawlor made 10 before Aoife Brennan’s 17 not out helped Merrion finish strongly. Malahide’s chase was held together by Gemma Sargent, who struck a fine 55, while Anna Kerrison chipped in with 24. At 93 for 4 they were well placed, but Merrion hit back decisively. Lawlor completed a fine all-round display with 2 for 27, while Aoife Hayden also claimed two wickets. Niamh MacNulty, Armstrong and Ashwi Manoj picked up one apiece as Merrion kept chipping away. Malahide fought to the final over, but the DLS equation was against them, leaving Merrion to march on in defence of their crown.
Leinster Premiership
Merrion beat Leinster by 5 wickets.
Anglesea Road, 28 June.
Leinster 140 (33 overs; T de Beer 50*; C Botha 5-26, P Forkin 2-27) Merrion 143-5 (25.3 overs; S Dijkstra 55*; J Carroll 2-37, M Tonge 2-54)
Leinster Women's League
Merrion beat Rush by 14 runs.
Anglesea Road, 27 June.
Merrion 151-6 (20 overs; A Squires 57, I Light 30, B Armstrong 29; E Cohr 2-17, M O'Donohoe 2-50) Rush 137-7 (20 overs; E Cohr 35, E McGee 31; A Manoj 4-13)
Leinster Women's League
Merrion beat Malahide by 6 wickets.
Anglesea Road, 27 June.
Malahide 136-4 (20 overs; M Thompson 91; S Bhoja 2-18, A Lawlor 2-22) Merrion 137-4 (17.2 overs; B Armstrong 54, A Lawlor 47; M Thompson 2-17)
Alan Murray Cup
Group B: Merrion beat Dublin University by 6 wickets.
Anglesea Road, 26 June.
Dublin University 141-9 (20 overs; R Betley 38, D Delany 29; H Kennedy 3-9, P Forkin 2-24) Merrion 143-4 (18 overs; S Modgill 88)
Swapnil Modgill produced a match-winning innings as Merrion defeated Dublin University by six wickets at Anglesea Road. Chasing 142, Modgill dominated the reply with a superb 88 from just 50 deliveries, smashing 11 fours and three sixes as Merrion reached 143-4 with two overs to spare. Earlier, Dublin University posted 141-9, with Rory Betley making 38 and David Delany 29. Hugh Kennedy claimed outstanding figures of 3-9, while Peter Forkin took 2-24 to keep the students in check before Modgill's brilliance sealed a comfortable Merrion victory.
Leinster Premiership
Railway Union beat Merrion by 5 wickets.
Park Avenue, 20 June.
Merrion 166 (39.1 overs; S Doheny 66, S Dijkstra 39; A Prakash 7-18)
Railway Union 167-5 (26.4 overs; P le Roux 75*, H Hamilton 33, L McCarthy 26; C Botha 4-59)
Leinster Premiership
Merrion lost to Balbriggan by 6 wickets.
Anglesea Road, 13 June.
Merrion 119 (30.3 overs; Corne Botha 33, Seb Dijkstra 29, Jamie Forbes 21; Jordan Hollard 5-23, Seb De Oliveira 3-25) Balbriggan 125-4 (21.2 overs; Connor Fletcher 37, Kai Curran 26, Chris De Freitas 23*; Peter Forkin 2-29)
Jordan Hollard took five wickets (Balbriggan CC)
Balbriggan secured a comfortable six-wicket victory over Merrion in the Leinster Premiership after an excellent bowling performance laid the foundations for success. Jordan Hollard was the star with the ball, ripping through the Merrion batting line-up to claim superb figures of 5-23, while Seb de Oliveira provided strong support with 3-25. Merrion were dismissed for 119 in 30.3 overs, with Corne Botha (33), Seb Dijkstra (29) and Jamie Forbes (21) their main contributors. Balbriggan's chase was controlled throughout, led by Connor Fletcher's 37 and Kai Curran's 26. Chris De Freitas finished unbeaten on 23 as the visitors reached 125-4 in 21.2 overs. Peter Forkin claimed 2-29 for Merrion, but Balbriggan completed the job with plenty to spare.
Leinster Women's League
Merrion beat Leinster by 8 wickets.
Anglesea Road, 11 June.
Leinster 108-8 (20 overs; Tash Richardson 28, Joanna Loughran 19, Lauren Torpey 16*; Bella Armstrong 2-6, Julianne Morrissey 2-16, Aisling Lawlor 2-29) Merrion 109-2 (12.5 overs; Bella Armstrong 56*, Aisling Lawlor 15, Annabel Squires 13)
Bella Armstrong (CricketEurope)
Merrion secured a convincing eight-wicket victory over Leinster thanks to an outstanding all-round display from Bella Armstrong. After being asked to bat, Leinster posted 108-8 from their 20 overs. Tash Richardson top-scored with 28, while Joanna Loughran made 19 and Lauren Torpey finished unbeaten on 16. Armstrong starred with the ball, returning excellent figures of 2-6, while Julianne Morrissey (2-16) and Aisling Lawlor (2-29) also claimed two wickets each. Merrion's reply was dominated by Armstrong, who struck an unbeaten 56 from just 42 deliveries, including seven fours and a six. She shared an opening partnership of 63 with Annabel Squires, who contributed 13, before adding a further 39 for the second wicket alongside Lawlor, who made 15. Armstrong remained at the crease to guide Merrion to 109-2 in just the 13th over, completing an emphatic win and underlining her match-winning contribution with both bat and ball.
Alan Murray Cup
Group B: Leinster beat Merrion by 3 wickets.
Rathmines, 8 June.
Merrion 164-7 (20 overs; S Modgill 47, J Forbes 31; B Azhar 2-28, T O'Connor 2-41) Leinster 166-7 (20 overs; T Johnson 37, Y Ahmadzai 27, T O'Coonor 26; A Doheny 3-35, S Modgill 2-24)
Mark Tonge (Leinster CC)
Leinster pulled off a dramatic three-wicket victory over Merrion in a thrilling finish at Rathmines. Merrion posted 164-7 from their 20 overs, built around a fluent 47 from 34 balls by Swapnil Modgill, who struck five fours and a six. Jamie Forbes added 31, while Bilal Azhar and Tom O'Connor claimed two wickets apiece. The chase remained in the balance throughout, with Tom Johnson top-scoring with 37 and useful contributions from Younas Ahmadzai (27) and Tom O'Connor (26). Andrew Doheny's 3-35 and Modgill's 2-24 kept Merrion in contention as the game went down to the final ball. With Leinster needing five for victory from the last delivery, Mark Tonge produced a moment of brilliance, launching a match-winning six to seal a memorable success.
Leinster Premiership
Clontarf lost to Merrion by 35 runs (DLS).
Castle Avenue, 6 June.
Merrion 150-3 (25 overs; S Modgill 62*, J Anderson 36*; N Khan 2-13) Clontarf 166-9 (25 overs; K Joshi 37, E Delany 33; M O'Reilly 4-32, A Doheny 2-18) (Target: 202 in 25 overs.)
Mikey O'Reilly (CricketEurope)
Merrion claimed a 35-run DLS victory over Clontarf in a rain-affected Premier League clash at Castle Avenue. Merrion reached 150 for 3 from 25 overs before a lengthy interruption ended their innings. Swapnil Modgill anchored the effort with an unbeaten 62 from 67 balls, sharing half-century partnerships with Stephen Doheny and John Anderson, who finished 36 not out. Nawaz Khan was the pick of the Clontarf attack with 2-13. The revised target was set at a demanding 202 from 25 overs, and Clontarf's hopes were quickly dented by left-arm seamer Mikey O'Reilly. He ripped through the top order, removing Seamus Lynch, Mitchell Thompson, Sam Morgan and Fionn Hand in a decisive spell on his way to figures of 4-32. David Delany made 20, while a seventh-wicket stand of 62 between Eoghan Delany (33) and Karthik Joshi (37) restored some respectability, but Merrion remained comfortably in control throughout.
Leinster Women's League
Rush lost to Merrion by 44 runs.
Kenure, 30 May.
Merrion 129-2 (16 overs; B Armstrong 67, A Lawlor 29*, A Squires 24) Rush 85-8 (16 overs; E McGee 35; J Morrissey 2-8, T Molins 2-14)
Leinster Women's League
Malahide lost to Merrion by 100 runs.
The Village, 30 May.
Merrion 219-2 (20 overs; B Armstrong 130*, A Squires 50; S O'Carolan Murphy 2-32) Malahide 119-8 (20 overs; M Thompson 61; B Armstrong 2-8, J Morrissey 2-21, A Lawlor 2-28)
Alan Murray Cup
Group B: Merrion beat Civil Service by 7 wickets.
Anglesea Road, 29 May.
Civil Service 123-9 (20 overs; S Modgill 3-16, A Doheny 2-24) Merrion 125-3 (8.1 overs; D Forkin 58*, C Botha 30, S Modgill 29; R Jadhav 2-19)
Merrion produced a ruthless all-round performance to crush Civil Service by seven wickets in their Group B clash at Anglesea Road. Civil Service struggled to build any momentum after being sent in, finishing on 123-9 from their 20 overs. Remarkably, seven batters reached double figures, but none managed more than 17 as Merrion's bowlers kept a firm grip on proceedings. Swapnil Modgill was the pick of the attack with 3-16, while Andrew Doheny chipped in with 2-24. Any hopes of defending the modest total were swiftly erased by an explosive Merrion batting display. Fresh from a midweek century, Daniel Forkin continued his rich vein of form with a stunning unbeaten 58 from just 21 balls, striking seven fours and three sixes. Corne Botha blasted 30 from 11 deliveries and Modgill added a rapid 29 from 12 balls as Merrion raced to victory in just 8.1 overs.
Irish Senior Cup
Round 2: Merrion lost to Rush by 5 wickets
Anglesea Road, 24 May.
Merrion 286-7 (50 overs, D Forkin 73,C Botha 62*, Sean Stanton 49, J Anderson 36,, I Bird 4-42, N McGuire 2-30) Rush 287-5 (43.4 overs ; A Taniwal 80, N McGuire 59, I Bird 41, J McGee 34; P Forkin 3-43)
Rush pulled off the shock of the round as they chased 287 to beat fancied Merrion, Half centuries from Corne Botha and Daniel Forkin took the hosts to 286 for 7 - four wickets for Isaac Bird. The chase was exemplary with half centuries for Abidullah Taniwal and skipper Nathan McGuire, while there were supporting knocks from Isaac Bird (41) and Jack McGee (34) in a victory that must be right up in their history. Could they add an Irish Senior Cup title to their four National Cup triumphs?
Leinster Premiership
Merrion beat Cork County by 3 wickets.
Anglesea Road, 23 May.
Cork County 228-9 (50 overs; J Hartill 66, N Anjum 39*, B Donnelly 26; P Forkin 4-55, T Ford 2-29, M O'Reilly 2-37) Merrion 231-7 (46.3 overs; S Dijkstra 59, J Anderson 59, S Modgill 30; N Anjum 3-49, W Shields 2-55)
Merrion secured a three-wicket victory over Cork County at Anglesea Road after a well-paced chase of 229. Josh Hartill top-scored with 66 for Cork County, while Nabeel Anjum finished unbeaten on 39 and Brian Donnelly added 26 in their 228 for 9. Peter Forkin starred with the ball for Merrion, taking 4-55, while Tom Ford and Mikey O’Reilly claimed two wickets apiece. Merrion’s reply was anchored by half-centuries from Seb Dijkstra and John Anderson, who both scored 59 to keep the chase under control. Swapnil Modgill contributed a valuable 30, while Anjum completed a strong all-round performance with 3-49. Merrion reached 231 for 7 with 3.3 overs remaining.
Leinster Women's Cup
Round 1: Merrion beat Rush by 84 runs.
Anglesea Road, 21 May.
Merrion 202-2 (20 overs; L Paul 112*, A Lawlor 38, A Brennan 37) Rush 118-7 (20 overs; E McGee 49; I Ni Dhonaill 2-13, A Lawlor 2-20)
Irish international Leah Paul blasted an unbeaten century as Merrion powered into the semi-finals of the Leinster Women’s Senior Cup with a comprehensive win over Rush. The left-handed opener dominated from the outset, striking 16 boundaries in a superb 112 not out from just 69 deliveries in Merrion’s imposing 202 for 2. Paul shared a stand of 98 with Aoife Brennan, who made a fluent 37, before adding a further 104 with Aisling Lawlor, whose 38 kept the momentum flowing through the closing overs. Facing a daunting chase, Rush never seriously threatened the target despite a spirited innings from Ellie McGee, whose 49 came from only 32 balls. Eileen Foley added an unbeaten 21, but Merrion’s bowlers maintained control throughout. Lawlor capped an excellent all-round display with figures of 2 for 20, while Isolde Ní Dhónaill claimed 2 for 13. Merrion will now host the winners of the postponed Malahide versus Leinster tie in the semi-final.
Leinster Senior Cup
Round 1: Leinster beat Merrion by 7 wickets.
Rathmines, 16 May.
Merrion 190-8 (30 overs; J Anderson 82, S Modgill 32; J Moondra 3-39, T Johnson 2-24) Leinster 196-3 (18.2 overs; Y Ahmadzai 105*, J Carroll 48*; A Doheny 2-44) (Target was 193 in 30 overs.)
Younas Ahmadzai, Jai Moondra and Joey Carroll (Stephen Tonge)
Leinster stormed into the next round with a stunning seven-wicket victory over Merrion at Rathmines. Merrion recovered well after losing teenagers Oliver Molins and Seb Dijkstra early in the innings. Swapnil Modgill injected momentum with a rapid 32 from just 22 balls, including five fours and a six, before the ever-reliable John Anderson anchored the innings superbly with 82 from 83 deliveries, striking nine fours and two sixes. Jai Moondra impressed with 3 for 39 ahead of this week’s Emerald Challenge, while Tom Johnson claimed two wickets as Merrion posted 190 for 8 from 30 overs. Leinster’s chase looked shaky at 38 for 3 after Andrew Doheny struck twice, but the match was transformed by a breathtaking unbroken fourth-wicket partnership of 158 in just 11.3 overs. Younas Ahmadzai produced a sensational unbeaten 105 from only 39 balls, hammering 12 fours and eight sixes in a remarkable assault on the Rathmines boundary and environs. Joey Carroll provided excellent support with an unbeaten 48 from 33 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes) as Leinster raced home with ease and booked a trip to Railway Union in the next round.
Leinster Women's League
Merrion beat Clontarf by 17 runs.
Anglesea Road, 14 May.
Merrion 170-8 (20 overs; Leah Paul 80; Lucy Barry 2-24, Sinead Thomson 2-32) Clontarf 153-1 (20 overs; Robyn Searle 82*, G Morrissey 37*, C Coulter Reilly 22)
Leah Paul (CricketEurope)
Merrion claimed a hard-fought 17-run victory over Clontarf in the Leinster Women’s Premiership despite an unbeaten century stand in reply from the visitors. The foundation for Merrion’s success was laid by Irish international Leah Paul, who produced a classy innings of 80 from just 52 balls. The left-hander dominated the Merrion total of 170 for 8 with a fluent knock featuring 11 boundaries, combining timing and placement to keep the scoreboard moving throughout the innings. Lucy Barry and Sinead Thomson each picked up two wickets for Clontarf but struggled to contain Paul’s attacking strokeplay. Clontarf’s chase was built around an excellent unbeaten 82 from overseas professional Robyn Searle, whose 63-ball innings included 10 fours. She shared an opening stand of 50 with Christina Coulter Reilly and then added 103 for the second wicket alongside Genevieve Morrissey, who made 37 not out. However, despite losing only one wicket, the required acceleration never arrived and Clontarf closed on 153 for 1.
Irish Senior Cup
Round 1: St Johnston lost to Merrion by 6 wickets.
The Boathole, 9 May.
St Johnston 101 (30.1 overs; S Shirzad 30; S Stanton 5-13, T Ford 2-8, P Forkin 2-23) Merrion 104-4 (16.2 overs; C Botha 41*, S Modgill 23; N Cole 2-29, R McAuley 2-38)
Skipper Sean Stanton led the way with 5 for 13
Merrion flexed their muscles as they easily brushed aside the challenge of St Johnston. Skipper Sean Stanton led the way with a five-wicket haul, while there were two wickets each for Tom Ford and Peter Forkin as the Saints were bowled out for 101 - Subhan Shirzad making 30. Swapnil Modgill made 23 in the reply, but two wickets each for Nathan Cole and Ryan McAuley would have seen a few nerves at 54 for 4. There were soon settled as Corne Botha thumped 6 fours and a six as he dominated a fifth wicket stand of 50 with Andrew Doheny to seal the six-wicket win in the 17th over.
Leinster Premiership
Pembroke beat Merrion by 7 wickets.
Sydney Parade, 4 May.
Merrion 224-9 (50 overs; S Stanton 55, J Forbes 43, C Botha 27; A Sherriff 2-38, P Lawson 2-40, B McCarthy 2-47) Pembroke 225-3 (40 overs; T Tector 96, H Tector 61*, L Tucker 35*)
Tim Tector led the chase with 96 (Rodney Smythe)
Pembroke's Galacticos once again showed their quality and depth as they fielded no fewer than six internationals and an overseas player as they brushed aside the challenge of Merrion at Sydney Parade. In truth they didn't have to get out of second gear as they restricted the visitors to 224 for 9. Skipper Sean Stanton made 55 (5 fours, 4 sixes) and Jamie Forbes 43 in a sixth wicket stand of 82 after they were wobbling at 71 for 5. The wickets were shared with two apiece for Addison Sherriff, Paul Lawson and Barry McCarthy. Tim Tector broke the back of the chase as he clubbed 13 fours and 2 sixes in an 86-ball 96, sharing a third wicket stand of 78 with brother Harry, who also added an unbroken 79 for the fourth with Lorcan Tucker (35*). Harry's unbeaten 61 came at better than a run-a-ball with five fours and one maximum.
Leinster Premiership
Merrion beat Civil Service by 208 runs.
Anglesea Road, 2 May.
Merrion 380-5 (50 overs; S Modgill 140, S Dijkstra 62, J Anderson 60, C Botha 45*, S Doheny 41; S Batham 2-66, Z Safi 2-87) Civil Service 172 (37 overs; D Jayachandran 50, H Khogiani 26; A Doheny 3-10, P Forkin 2-37)
Swapnil Modgill (Cricket Leinster)
Swapnil Modgill was the highest scorer of the day making 140 to lead Merrion to a thumping 208-run win over Civil Service at Anglesea Road. His 130-ball innings included 12 fours and 5 sixes, sharing stands of 124 for the first wicket with Stephen Doheny (41) and 111 for the second with Irish Under 19 international Seb Dijkstra (62). The slaughter continued as John Anderson raced to a 32-ball 60 (8 fours, 1 six), while Corne Botha peppered the adjacent apartments with a 15-ball unbeaten 45 (2 fours, 5 sixes). A final total of 380 for 5 meant CS were only playing for respectability as their introduction to top flight cricket continues to be a harsh one. Deepak Jayachandran (50) was the best of their 172 all out - three wickets for Andrew Doheny.
Leinster Women's League
Merrion beat The Hills by 7 wickets.
Anglesea Road, 26 April.
The Hills 138-7 (20 overs; J Maguire 46, L McBride 35; J Morrissey 2-23, A Lawlor 2-23) Merrion 139-3 (16.2 overs; A Squires 46, A Lawlor 40, L Paul 31*; L McBride 3-28)
Leinster Premiership
Merrion beat Malahide by 44 runs.
The Village, 25 April.
Merrion 203 (49.5 overs; J Forbes 64, S Stanton 41, S Dijkstra 38, M O'Reilly 35*; R Kumar 2-21, M Frost 2-29, J Martins 2-54) Malahide 159 (J Martins 51, A Doyle 26, G Ford 26; O Bhoja 3-28, M O'Reilly 2-27, A Doheny 2-28)
Merrion recovered from a disastrous start to clinch a 44-run win over Malahide. Stephen Doheny, Daniel Forkin and Swapnil Modgill were all back in the pavilion at 5-3 in the 4th over. Jamie Forbes top-scored with 64 (6 fours, 1 six) staging a recovery with Seb Dijkstra (38) as they added 92 for the fourth wicket. Sean Stanton (41) added a further 55 with Forbes, while Mikey O'Reilly tonked three sixes in a late unbeaten 35 to take them to 203 - two wickets each for Kumar, Frost and skipper Jeremy Martins. It was Martins who carried most of Malahide's hopes with an excellent half century, but wickets for Oisin Bhoja, Mikey O'Reilly and Andrew Doheny sealed the win for the visitors.
Cricket Leinster Premiership
| P | W | T | NR | L | BP | Pts | |
| Pembroke | 16 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 51 | 283 |
| Merrion | 16 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 41 | 281 |
| Balbriggan | 16 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 46 | 258 |
| Malahide | 16 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 39 | 231 |
| Railway Union | 16 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 37 | 214 |
| Leinster | 16 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 40 | 205 |
Cricket Leinster T20 Cup, Group B
| P | W | T | NR | L | Pts | NRR | |
| Leinster | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.57 |
| Merrion | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2.19 |
| Dublin University | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.05 |
| Civil Service | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.81 |
Cricket Leinster Women's Premier League
| P | W | T | NR | L | BP | Pts | |
| Merrion | 15 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 48 | 308 |
| Pembroke | 15 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 45 | 265 |
| Clontarf | 15 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 60 | 260 |
| Balbriggan | 15 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 48 | 248 |
| Malahide | 16 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 34 | 214 |
| Phoenix | 16 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 36 | 148 |
| Rush | 15 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 32 | 124 |
| Leinster | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 83 |
| The Hills | 16 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 49 |
LCU Review 7: Merrion
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Merrion's 2026 season will inevitably be remembered as one of what might have been after the Anglesea Road side saw their Leinster Premiership title hopes disappear on the final day.
Quiet Man Anderson bows out as one of Irish club cricket's greats
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There was no Hollywood ending for John Anderson. No title-clinching innings, no final trophy held aloft and no last-day fairytale for one of the most prolific run-scorers Irish cricket has known.
For Foulkes' sake! Merrion title dream shattered by Malahide
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Merrion's Premiership title hopes were blown away in the cruellest fashion as Robbie Foulkes inspired Malahide to an emphatic eight-wicket victory.
Doheny and Undre put Merrion one win from title
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Merrion moved to within one victory of the Leinster Premiership title after Stephen Doheny and Rajwardhan Undre shared a magnificent unbroken 237-run partnership in a 35-run win over Railway Union.
Merrion win Women's Premiership
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Merrion followed up their All-Ireland T20 Cup success by clinching the Leinster Women's Premiership in dramatic fashion, edging Phoenix by just two runs in a rain-affected contest.
Advantage Merrion in title race
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Merrion moved to the top of the Premiership with two games remaining after a tense three-wicket victory over previous leaders Balbriggan in a potentially decisive title clash.
National triumph for Merrion's women
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Merrion defeat Holywood easily to become women's T20 champions at Waringstown.
Five star Lawlor propels Merrion to U17 All-Ireland final
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Merrion Girls powered into the All-Ireland Under-17 final with an emphatic 81-run victory over Bready and will now face hosts Holywood at Seapark later this afternoon.
Merrion close in on title
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Merrion Women moved another significant step closer to the title with a crushing 137-run victory over Balbriggan, inspired by a spectacular century from Rebecca Stokell.
Merrion deal blow to Leinster
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Merrion's bowlers produced a disciplined display to secure a 45-run victory over Leinster after defending a modest total of 169.
Bella Armstrong blitz keeps Merrion top
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Bella Armstrong produced a sensational display of power-hitting as Merrion crushed Leinster by nine wickets in a remarkable run chase.
Merrion too strong for Phoenix
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Merrion produced another impressive run chase as they swept aside Phoenix by seven wickets, reaching a target of 236 with more than 12 overs to spare.
Modgill century leads Merrion to easy win over North County
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Swapnil Modgill struck a magnificent unbeaten 132 as Merrion chased down 287 with ease to complete an eight-wicket victory over North County.
Merrion beaten by Balbriggan in Women's Premiership
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Balbriggan inflicted Merrion's first league defeat of the season and gained a measure of revenge for their recent cup final loss with an emphatic eight-wicket victory. There were also wins for Clontarf, The Hills and Pembroke.
Bella of the ball as Merrion retain Women's Cup
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Merrion retained the Women's Senior Cup after holding off first-time finalists Balbriggan by 19 runs in an entertaining decider dominated by powerful batting.
Merrion make it five wins from five
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There were wins in the Leinster Women's Premiership for Merrion, Balbriggan, Malahide and Rush.
Tonge tonks last ball six as Leinster beat Merrion
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There were Alan Murray T20 wins for Leinster, Rush, Dublin University, Clontarf, Malahide, Pembroke, Railway Union and Phoenix.
LCU Previews 4: Merrion
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Merrion have been one of the strongest teams in Leinster and Ireland over the past two decades and there's no reason to think that this will be any different in 2026.
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