Leinster Archives 1991-2019
Miscellaneous Reports & Articles
Armstrong takes Lightning role
Armstrong takes Lightning role
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Conor Armstrong has been appointed Leinster Lightning's new manager, following in the footsteps of Mark Jones who resigned from the role last month.
Doheny in the runs again
Doheny in the runs again
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Stephen Doheny has recorded back-to-back hundreds after another stunning effort for Randwick Petersham in their second grade match in Sydney.
Hills all-rounder secures Zimbabwe role
Hills all-rounder secures Zimbabwe role
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Hills all-rounder Greg Lamb has been appointed batting coach for the Zimbabwe U19 World Cup squad.
YMCA confirm Campher capture
YMCA confirm Campher capture
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YMCA have confirmed the capture of former South African U19 international Curtis Campher.
Doheny appointed Rush captain
Doheny appointed Rush captain
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Rush have confirmed the appointment of Stephen Doheny as their captain for the 2020 season.
North County return for Cook
North County return for Cook
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North County have confirmed the return of South African all-rounder Yassar Cook for the 2020 season.
Young South African star in demand
Young South African star in demand
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Former South African Under 19 all-rounder Curtis Campher is being pursued by several Dublin clubs.
Doheny delight as runs continue to flow
Doheny delight as runs continue to flow
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Rush batsman Stephen Doheny has been on a real roll in Australia, with his 170 at the weekend the latest in a series of eye catching innings.
The Hills sign young Australian all-rounder
The Hills sign young Australian all-rounder
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Highly rated Australia and New South Wales U19 player Ryan Hackney is the new overseas professional at The Hills for the 2020 season.
Birch wins Find a Fast Bowler award
Birch wins Find a Fast Bowler award
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Eoin Birch from Balbriggan has joined Ireland seamers Josh Little and David Delany in winning the prestigious Cricket Leinster Youth ‘Find a Fast Bowler’ competition.
Malahide swoop for IPL player
Malahide swoop for IPL player
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Malahide will have Indian all-rounder Saurabh Bandekar as their overseas professional for the 2020 campaign.
Indian coup for North Kildare
Indian coup for North Kildare
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North Kildare have pulled off a major coup as they swooped for Indian cricketer Kaustub Pawar for the 2020 season.
Clontarf sign Marco Marais
Clontarf sign Marco Marais
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Clontarf have signed South African all-rounder Marco Marais for the 2020 season.
Jones steps down as Lightning Manager
Jones steps down as Lightning Manager
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Leinster Lightning Manager Mark Jones is stepping down after seven seasons in the role.
Tector relishing South Africa experience
Tector relishing South Africa experience
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YMCA and Irish youth international is currently in South Africa and reports on his first few action packed weeks there.
Tector hits ton in South Africa
Tector hits ton in South Africa
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Teenager Tim Tector was in the runs this weekend as he smashed a rapid ton in a T20 match.
Hinchliffe returning to Balbriggan
Hinchliffe returning to Balbriggan
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Australian all-rounder Clint Hinchcliffe will be back at Balbriggan for the 2020 season.
Tector off to South Africa
Tector off to South Africa
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YMCA and Irish youth international Tim Tector is off to South Africa for the winter.
Leinster launch 500 page centenary history book
Leinster launch 500 page centenary history book
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The Hills cricket club was a fitting venue for Cricket Leinster to launch its centenary history “100 NOT OUT” on Monday night.
Rock heads to Australia
Rock heads to Australia
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The Rush left-hander has joined Perth Club Mount Lawley Hawks who participate in the Western Australia Grade Association League.
Pembroke beat Merrion in thriller to lift title
Pembroke beat Merrion in thriller to lift title
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PEMBROKE followed up their maiden Irish Cup success by lifting the Premier League trophy for the first time on Saturday, after a Grand Final thriller.
Hopkins the hero as Pembroke clinch title
Hopkins the hero as Pembroke clinch title
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Ryan Hopkins powered Pembroke to the Leinster Premiership title as they edged out holders Merrion by one wicket in a thriller at Anglesea Road.
Merrion and Pembroke face off in league decider
Merrion and Pembroke face off in league decider
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MERRION defend their Premier League title in this year’s Grand Final at Anglesea Road against Irish Cup winners Pembroke today, a fitting finale to the club season.
Five star Newton blows away The Hills
Five star Newton blows away The Hills
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MERRION confirmed their place in Saturday’s Premier League Grand final, with an emphatic 125 runs play-off victory over The Hills.
Leinster preview
Leinster preview
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Ian Callender's look at the weekend action in Leinster
Malahide lose but Pembroke win in Irish finals
Malahide lose but Pembroke win in Irish finals
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Malahide failed in their bid to bring the All-Ireland T20 title south when they lost to CIYMS in yesterday’s final at Stormont.
Enniscorthy Cricket Festival
Enniscorthy Cricket Festival
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What a weekend and a cricket festival we had on the August Bank Holiday Weekend. Firstly we had 6 six-a-side teams on the Sunday. Two Groups of 3 teams of mostly beginners and social cricketers giving people a flavour of cricket.
Malahide clinch Alan Murray Cup
Malahide clinch Alan Murray Cup
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Malahide ran out worthy winners of the Alan Murray T20 cup after beating Clontarf in the final at Sydney Parade.
Pembroke reach Premier League final
Pembroke reach Premier League final
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Barry McCarthy inspired Pembroke to a 70-run win in their Premiership League semi-final play-off win against Merrion.
Merrion take centre stage
Merrion take centre stage
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MERRION can take centre stage this weekend with a place in the Premier League play-off final and the Alan Murray (T20) Cup up for grabs.
Umpiring hits the headlines
Umpiring hits the headlines
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Ex-international umpire Paddy O'Hara, a member of the MCC Laws Committee gives his thoughts on the recent game incident in the Phoenix versus Rush T20 contest.
Phoenix appeal over T20 loss
Phoenix appeal over T20 loss
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Phoenix have appealed their 8-run DLS loss against Rush in the Alan Murray T20 competition after an umpiring error allowed Jarred Barnes to bowl the final over.
Alan Murray T20 finalists confirmed
Alan Murray T20 finalists confirmed
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Clontarf, Merrion, Leinster and Malahide will contest finals day at Sydney Parade this coming weekend.
Merrion secure top slot in Premiership
Merrion secure top slot in Premiership
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Merrion beat The Hills by five wickets to secure the top slot in the Premiership, while Pembroke thumped Leinster to clinch second place ahead of the play-offs.
Balbriggan Bag Fingal Bragging Rights
Balbriggan Bag Fingal Bragging Rights
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On a beautiful day in The Hills the Alan Murray Cup brought three local rivals together. The Hills, North County and Balbriggan turned up to do battle. As it turned out Balbriggan were brilliant on the day and took the Local Bragging rights winning both their matches.
YMCA and Leinster to meet in Women's Cup final
YMCA and Leinster to meet in Women's Cup final
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YMCA and Leinster will meet in the Women's Cup final after emphatic semi-final wins against Clontarf and Merrion.
Leinster play-off slots confirmed
Leinster play-off slots confirmed
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The four play-off places in the Leinster Premier League have been decided even before the last round of games on Saturday week.
High scoring in Leinster Championship
High scoring in Leinster Championship
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There were centuries for Jamie Grassi and Kenny Carroll in wins for North County and Railway Union, while Robert Forrest came close as Clontarf won again.
Anderson ton takes Merrion top
Anderson ton takes Merrion top
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John Anderson scored an unbeaten 123 to lead Merrion to the top of the Premiership table with a hard fought two wicket win over Rush.
Dragons seal Super 3 series after wash out
Dragons seal Super 3 series after wash out
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The Dragons are Super 3 champions yet again after their 50 overs match against the Typhoons was abandoned at Holywood due to persistent rain.
Lamb prevents Hills slaughter
Lamb prevents Hills slaughter
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Greg Lamb's brilliant 74 helped The Hills stay top of the table as they recovered from a poor start to beat title challengers Malahide by 33 runs at The Vineyard.
Leinster Championship round-up
Leinster Championship round-up
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Wins in the Championship for North County, Clontarf and Terenure.
Railway Union and Terenure tie
Railway Union and Terenure tie
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There was a last ball thrilling tie at Park Avenue between Railway Union and Terenure.
Leinster Championship round-up
Leinster Championship round-up
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Clontarf beat Balbriggan, while North County prove too strong for Cork.
The Hills win again to stay top
The Hills win again to stay top
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Andrew Kavanagh was the unlikely hero for The Hills with the bat as they won a last over thriller against Phoenix.
Merrion and Pembroke look to keep pace with The Hills
Merrion and Pembroke look to keep pace with The Hills
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IT’S a huge game at Anglesea Road for Merrion and Pembroke as they bid to keep in touch with Premier League leaders The Hills as the shortened campaign enters the second half of the season.
Drama at Inch as Railway beat North County
Drama at Inch as Railway beat North County
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There was no shortage of drama at Inch as Railway Union beat North County in a controversial finish.
The Hills in pole position
The Hills in pole position
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THE HILLS are out in front after three games in the Premier League following Merrion’s shock defeat by Malahide
Balbriggan and Clontarf win in Championship
Balbriggan and Clontarf win in Championship
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There were victories on Saturday for Clontarf against Terenure and Balbriggan over Cork County.
The Hills stay top while Malahide beat Merrion
The Hills stay top while Malahide beat Merrion
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The Hills stay top after an emphatic win over Leinster, Malahide stunned Merrion, while there were also convincing wins for Phoenix and Pembroke.
Merrion, Malahide and Leinster win
Merrion, Malahide and Leinster win
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There were victories in the Friday night refixed matches for Merrion, Malahide and Leinster.
Balbriggan edge out Railway Union
Balbriggan edge out Railway Union
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Balbriggan prevailed against Railway Union in a tense Championship refix.
Gerry Duffy finals day
Gerry Duffy finals day
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The 2019 Gerry Duffy Cup concludes this Friday with both semi finals and final taking place.
Get on the case for a Trinity Cricket Scholarship
Get on the case for a Trinity Cricket Scholarship
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With the Leaving Certificate drawing to a close, and the CAO Change of Mind form due to be submitted by July 1st, pupils will be looking forward to a good break before picking up a book again.
Leprechauns return to Amsterdam
Leprechauns return to Amsterdam
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Two years on from a famous success in the Amsterdam Cricket Festival, the Leprechauns have been invited back to compete at VRA in the 2019 event where they will take on the Dutch U19, De Flamingo’s and the Free Foresters from the UK.
Singh when you're winning
Singh when you're winning
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Daya Singh's excellent season continued as he led The Hills to yet another win to keep their place at the top of the Premiership table.
Terenure stun North County
Terenure stun North County
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Despite a very wet weekend in Leinster, only Balbriggan v Railway Union was a victim of the weather. Meanwhile, Clontarf got their league season going in Cork.
Leinster weekend preview
Leinster weekend preview
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Ian Callender looks at the weekend action in Leinster and the Irish Senior Cup second round ties.
Balbriggan, North County and Cork all win
Balbriggan, North County and Cork all win
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The first day of the Championship saw Balbriggan defeat Terenure, North County defeated Clontarf despite a century from Eoghan Delany, while Cork County edged out Railway Union at The Mardyke.
McCarthy compounds Phoenix woes
McCarthy compounds Phoenix woes
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Barry McCarthy's six-wicket haul made it a weekend to forget for Phoenix as they were bundled out for 113 against Pembroke. Merrion crush Leinster, The Hills beat Rush and YMCA edge out Malahide.
Perfect weekend for The Hills
Perfect weekend for The Hills
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THE HILLS completed the perfect weekend with a maximum points start to the Premier League, 24 hours after winning the first trophy of the season.
Magnificent Seven for Shaukat
Magnificent Seven for Shaukat
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Naseer Shaukat rolled back the years as he took 7 for 20 helping The Hills' brush aside the challenge of Phoenix to claim the Leinster Senior League Cup at Milverton.
First trophy of the season on the line
First trophy of the season on the line
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The first trophy of the season is to be decided at Milverton when The Hills face Phoenix in the final of the Leinster League Cup.
International man of mystery could hold key to cup final
International man of mystery could hold key to cup final
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Leinster's first showpiece event of the season sees The Hills and Phoenix meet at Milverton, after virtual unknown Amish Sidhu took five wickets to oust the favourites Merrion.
Five-star Butler seals win for Clontarf
Five-star Butler seals win for Clontarf
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Emma Butler's five wicket haul helped Clontarf Women beat YMCA by 10 wickets, while Leinster edged out Malahide in a hard-fought contest.
Raymond-Hoey hits 150 as Clontarf win
Raymond-Hoey hits 150 as Clontarf win
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Clontarf skipper Una Raymond-Hoey scored 150 as her team beat defending champions Leinster in their 50-over game at Castle Avenue.
Phoenix complete perfect weekend
Phoenix complete perfect weekend
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PHOENIX completed the perfect weekend by easing into the second round of the Irish Senior Cup, 24 hours after inflicting a first defeat of the season on Merrion to reach the final of the Leinster League Cup.
Phoenix from the Ashes
Phoenix from the Ashes
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Most Dubliners get their first glimpse of exotic wildlife in the Phoenix Park, the city’s glorious 1,750-acre green lung. It’s there they first encounter elephants, tigers, cheetahs and that other endangered species, Cricketus dublinensis.
Phoenix and The Hills reach final
Phoenix and The Hills reach final
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The Hills will meet Phoenix in next week's cup final after semi-final wins over Pembroke and Merrion.
Merrion put record on the line
Merrion put record on the line
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MERRION put their 100 per cent record on the line again today in the semi-final of the Leinster Senior League Cup when the Group B winners host Phoenix and Tyrone Kane admits the season could not have gone any better for the Ballsbridge side.
Rush beat Balbriggan to gain Premiership cricket in Fingal classic
Rush beat Balbriggan to gain Premiership cricket in Fingal classic
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It was a real battle in Rush when Fingal Rivals Rush and Balbriggan squared off for a place in the Premier League of the LCU.
Lawson ton leads Pembroke to win
Lawson ton leads Pembroke to win
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Theo Lawson scored a century as Pembroke ensured a semi-final berth, while Phoenix also make the last four with convincing win at Malahide. Victories also for Terenure, YMCA and Dublin University.
Vision 2020
Vision 2020
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Promotion to – and fear of relegation from – the senior league has long been a subject of fiery debate in Leinster cricket.
Lewis and Garth to the fore in wins for YMCA and Pembroke
Lewis and Garth to the fore in wins for YMCA and Pembroke
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Irish internationals Robyn Lewis and Kim Garth were in scintillating form helping YMCA and Pembroke to wins in the Women's League against Malahide and Merrion.
Gamble the hero as YMCA beat North County in thriller
Gamble the hero as YMCA beat North County in thriller
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Bobby Gamble was the hero for YMCA hitting two sixes in the last over to beat North County and all but seal their Premiership slot later this summer.
Leinster preview
Leinster preview
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It's a virtual shoot-out for a place in this season’s Leinster Premier League at Balrothery today when North County meet YMCA.
Leinster and Pembroke win in Women's league
Leinster and Pembroke win in Women's league
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Laura Delany hit a half century as Leinster edged out Merrion by 8 runs, while Kim Garth made 47 as Pembroke beat YMCA by five wickets despite an undefeated 84 by Kerrie Tomlinson.
Bolts name squads for Danish clashes
Bolts name squads for Danish clashes
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Matt and Greg Ford are among 18 players named by Head Coach Albert van der Merwe for five T20 matches against a Denmark Development XI at College Park this week.
Rush stun Clontarf
Rush stun Clontarf
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Jurie Snyman and Neil Rock share a stand of 205 as Rush beat Clontarf. The Hills, Malahide, Phoenix, Balbriggan and Merrion are also victorious.
Clontarf loss ends Premier hopes
Clontarf loss ends Premier hopes
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CLONTARF, last year’s runners-up in the Leinster Premier League, will not be involved in the top flight this season.
Clontarf on the brink
Clontarf on the brink
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CLONTARF, last year’s Premier League runners-up, will likely have to win their remaining three games in the Leinster League Cup to keep their place in the top flight.
Overseas blow for Railway
Overseas blow for Railway
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Railway Union have been dealt a major blow with the news that their deal for overseas player Sami Aslam has fallen through.
Merrion win twice, YM edge Leinster and Pembroke win again
Merrion win twice, YM edge Leinster and Pembroke win again
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It's been a busy few days in the Women's game in Leinster with action in both the 50 and T20 overs format.
Merrion and The Hills win again
Merrion and The Hills win again
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There were wins for The Hills, Merrion, YMCA, Leinster, Rush and North County in the latest round of Leinster Senior League games.
Wins for Leinster and YMCA in Women's league
Wins for Leinster and YMCA in Women's league
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There were two hard-fought matches in the Women's league with YMCA beating Clontarf, while Leinster edged out Malahide in the other game.
Hills to host Irish Cup final
Hills to host Irish Cup final
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There's more reason to celebrate for The Hills after the news that they will host the Irish Senior Cup final on Saturday August 31st.
Cool Hand Luke takes magnificent seven
Cool Hand Luke takes magnificent seven
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Cool Hand Luke Clinton rolled back the years with a magnificent seven wicket haul as The Hills thumped local rivals North County to earn bragging rights in the Fingal derby.
Merrion, Phoenix, Malahide and The Hills set the pace
Merrion, Phoenix, Malahide and The Hills set the pace
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It was a day when most of the big guns in Leinster flexed their muscles, with Merrion, Malahide, Phoenix and The Hills all winning for the second time.
Waldron half century helps Pembroke beat YMCA
Waldron half century helps Pembroke beat YMCA
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Just one game went ahead in the Leinster Women's league and it saw new Pembroke skipper Mary Waldron lead the way with a half century as her side beat YMCA in a rain and light affected contest.
Stella Downes interview
Stella Downes interview
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Clontarf Cricket Club is a big supporter of the 20×20 initiative. To kick off things off, we thought it would be good to highlight a number of the women currently in senior prominent positions in the Club and get to know them a bit better through a Q&A. We will publish additional Q&A’s in the next few weeks.
Balbriggan shock Clontarf on opening day
Balbriggan shock Clontarf on opening day
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The new era of Leinster cricket got under way with some surprising results, with Balbriggan beating Clontarf and Malahide defeating North County.
All change as Leinster season gets underway
All change as Leinster season gets underway
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IT’S all change in Leinster club cricket this season with the League Cup, which starts today, deciding the line-up for the Premier League and Championship which do not get under way until the middle of June.
Christian forgiveness
Christian forgiveness
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Former Terenure and Glendermott cricketer Givon Christian has been involved in a dramatic incident in his native South Africa, which culminated in a team mate threatening him with a gun.
LCU Preview 14: North County
LCU Preview 14: North County
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North County enjoyed a strong season in 2018, but they will be missing Malcolm Nofal who enjoyed such a prolific campaign.
LCU Preview 13: Phoenix
LCU Preview 13: Phoenix
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After a troubled 2018, Phoenix have made major changes on and off the field and go into the new campaign with a renewed sense of vigour.
LCU Preview 12: Balbriggan
LCU Preview 12: Balbriggan
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Never a club to rest on their laurels, Balbriggan have been working hard on and off the field, and look well placed not for just this season, but for many years to come.
Danish star joins Merrion
Danish star joins Merrion
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Merrion have bolstered an already strong squad with the signing of Danish all-rounder Hamid Shah.
LCU Preview 11: Merrion
LCU Preview 11: Merrion
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Merrion enter the new era of Leinster cricket looking to defend their league title. The Angelsea Road side are never far away when the major honours are to be given out and this year looks no different.
Leinster Preview 10: Leinster
Leinster Preview 10: Leinster
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It was a difficult campaign for the Rathmines side in 2018, but a new season brings new optimism.
Leinster Preview 9: Cork County
Leinster Preview 9: Cork County
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It was a season of contrasting fortunes for the Munster club in 2018, but more silverware was secured and there are many reasons for optimism for the year ahead.
Leinster holding Cricket Academy in South Africa
Leinster holding Cricket Academy in South Africa
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Leinster will launch a new Girls Academy in Cape Town, South Africa later this month.
Leinster Previews 8: Dublin University
Leinster Previews 8: Dublin University
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Dublin University have assembled as exciting a bunch of youngsters as they managed for many years and being in the new league can look forward to games against sides they haven't faced for a long time.
Leinster Previews 7: Malahide
Leinster Previews 7: Malahide
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Malahide enjoyed a very successful 2018 which saw them go unbeaten as they clinched the Division One title.
Leinster Previews 6: YMCA
Leinster Previews 6: YMCA
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It was a quiet 2018 at Claremont Road, with a combination of injuries and unavailability meaning they weren't in the hunt for major honours.
Leinster Previews 5: The Hills
Leinster Previews 5: The Hills
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It's certainly been an eventful close season at The Hills, with high profiles departures, u-turns and quality signings.
Leinster Previews 4: Terenure
Leinster Previews 4: Terenure
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2018 was a difficult season for the club, but the new league format offers new hope to the club. Kenny McDonald is skipper, with Donal Vaughan his deputy.
Leinster Previews 3: Pembroke
Leinster Previews 3: Pembroke
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Pembroke go into the 2019 season full of optimism, and rightly so boosted by the acquisition of a top-class professional, and the return of Barry McCarthy from Durham.
Leinster Previews 1: Clontarf
Leinster Previews 1: Clontarf
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Clontarf have been one of the most consistent teams in the province, never being too far away when the trophies are being handed out.
Leinster Previews 2: Rush
Leinster Previews 2: Rush
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One of the most successful clubs in the country, and the benchmark for youth development, will Rush make their mark on the 2019 league in Leinster?
Hingston appointed Women's Head Coach at Malahide
Hingston appointed Women's Head Coach at Malahide
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It's been a winter of change for Malahide Women who face a tough challenge ahead of the new season which gets under way in four weeks time.
Women on the move in Leinster
Women on the move in Leinster
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There are a number of high profile players on the move ahead of the start of the Leinster's Women season.
Leinster players dominate squads
Leinster players dominate squads
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Leinster based players have dominated the squads announced by Ireland yesterday for the Academy tour of England and the Women's Super 3 interpro series.
Balbriggan sign Aussie
Balbriggan sign Aussie
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After the disappointment of Pat Botha being unable to join up with the Club as Club Pro, due to an ongoing injury, Balbriggan have been boosted by Clint Hinchliffe joining the Club for 2019
Pretorius confirms Phoenix return
Pretorius confirms Phoenix return
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Nic Pretorius has confirmed he's re-joining Phoenix after deciding to end his time with The Hills.
Railway Union sign Pakistan Test opener
Railway Union sign Pakistan Test opener
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Railway Union have secured the services of Pakistan international Sami Aslam as their overseas professional for the 2019 season.
Hundred Blast League teams named
Hundred Blast League teams named
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To celebrate International Women’s Day, Cricket Leinster have announced the three teams for the inaugural Hundred Blast League.
Leinster role for Joyce
Leinster role for Joyce
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Isobel Joyce has been appointed to the role of Women's and Girls Development Officer by Cricket Leinster.
The Hills sign Zimbabwean Greg Lamb
The Hills sign Zimbabwean Greg Lamb
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The Hills have unveiled former Zimbabwean Test player Greg Lamb ahead of the new season and also confirmed Tomás Murphy as their new first-team captain for the campaign.
Senior League Cup fixtures unveiled
Senior League Cup fixtures unveiled
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The first tranche of fixtures for the 2019 Senior League Cup have been unveiled and it promises to be an exciting start to the centenary season.
Leinster Lightning to play Middlesex
Leinster Lightning to play Middlesex
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Leinster Lightning will play Middlesex at Pembroke in the blue riband event of their 100th anniversary celebrations.
Singh changes mind and joins Phoenix
Singh changes mind and joins Phoenix
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Irish international Simi Singh has decided he won't be joining The Hills from YMCA but has opted instead for a switch to Phoenix.
Leinster launch new exciting competition
Leinster launch new exciting competition
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The Hundred Blast League will see a minimum of 45 female players, aged between sixteen and twenty-one compete in a nine-match series over three competitive days this summer.
Malahide sign Australian all-rounder
Malahide sign Australian all-rounder
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Malahide have signed Australian Damien Mortimer for the 2019 season.
Leinster players dominate Irish girls squads
Leinster players dominate Irish girls squads
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Leinster players dominate the Ireland U15 and U19 girls squads with an incredible 36 of the 40 players named emanating from the region.
Clontarf boosted by Granger return
Clontarf boosted by Granger return
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The paceman took 46 wickets at 17.30, which included no fewer than four five-wicket hauls during his solitary campaign here in 2015, helping the Castle Avenue side to complete a league and cup double.
Merrion seek Director of Youth cricket
Merrion seek Director of Youth cricket
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It is a full time post to cover the period from the beginning of April to the end of August. We are ideally aiming to recruit for a three year cycle for the summers of 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Clean sweep for Tucker in Ireland squads
Clean sweep for Tucker in Ireland squads
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Lorcan Tucker has been named among eight uncapped (in Tests) players in Ireland's 15-man squad for the Test match against Afghanistan in March along with Pembroke club-mate Barry McCarthy and The Hills all-rounder Simi Singh.
North County sign South African overseas professional
North County sign South African overseas professional
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Yassar Cook is a top-order right hander who also bowls occasional medium pace.
Phoenix win race to sign Shannon
Phoenix win race to sign Shannon
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Phoenix have succeeded in persuading Irish international James Shannon to join them, beating off interest from at least four other clubs.
Busy summer ahead for Leinster Lightning
Busy summer ahead for Leinster Lightning
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It promises to be a busy summer for Leinster Lightning in the interpro season as they look to defend two of their titles and go one better and clinch a clean sweep in 2019.
McCarthy Pembroke return confirmed
McCarthy Pembroke return confirmed
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Pembroke have confirmed that Barry McCarthy is returning to the club following his release from Durham last year.
Fionn Hand joins YMCA
Fionn Hand joins YMCA
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Leinster Lightning all-rounder Fionn Hand has confirmed he will be joining YMCA for the 2019 campaign.
Phoenix snap up Mehta
Phoenix snap up Mehta
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Phoenix have signed Indian all-rounder Poonish Mehta as their overseas player for the 2019 season.
Two young stars in running for prestigious award
Two young stars in running for prestigious award
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Neil Rock of Rush and Clontarf's Lara Maritz have both been nominated for the Fingal Sports Star of the Year award.
Miscellaneous Photographs
Tillain Cup Final, Clontarf II v Phoenix II (24 August)
Malahide v Clontarf, Alan Murray T20 Cup final (13 August)
Malahide II v Clontarf II (11 August)
Leprechauns v Enniscorthy (5 August)
Leprechauns v White City (4 August)
Clontarf II v Railway Union II (28 July)
YMCA v Malahide, Junior Girls final (27 July)
The Hills v Malahide (13 July)
North County v Terenure (15 June)
Clontarf II v Malahide II (10 June)
Seven for Shaukat (8 June)
The Hills v Phoenix, Leinster Senior League Cup final (8 June)
Clontarf Women v YMCA Women (6 June)
YMCA II v Clontarf II (3 June)
Merrion v Phoenix, League Cup semi-final (2 June)
The Hills v Pembroke, cup semi-final (1 June)
Dublin University v North County (26 May)
Leinster Bolts v Emerging Knights (19 May)
The Hills v Malahide (18 May)
Leinster Lightning Bolts v Denmark XI (16 May)
The Hills II v Laois (11 May)
North County 2 v Clontarf 2 (7 May)
YMCA v Dublin University (4 May)
Malahide v North County (20 April)
The Hills v North County (28 April)
Phoenix v YMCA (27 April)
Pembroke Women v YMCA Women (25 April)
Pembroke v Leinster (20 April)
Dublin University v Phoenix (20 April)
The Hills v Balbriggan (13 April)
Malahide v Clontarf, Alan Murray T20 Cup final (13 August)
Malahide II v Clontarf II (11 August)
Leprechauns v Enniscorthy (5 August)
Leprechauns v White City (4 August)
Clontarf II v Railway Union II (28 July)
YMCA v Malahide, Junior Girls final (27 July)
The Hills v Malahide (13 July)
North County v Terenure (15 June)
Clontarf II v Malahide II (10 June)
Seven for Shaukat (8 June)
The Hills v Phoenix, Leinster Senior League Cup final (8 June)
Clontarf Women v YMCA Women (6 June)
YMCA II v Clontarf II (3 June)
Merrion v Phoenix, League Cup semi-final (2 June)
The Hills v Pembroke, cup semi-final (1 June)
Dublin University v North County (26 May)
Leinster Bolts v Emerging Knights (19 May)
The Hills v Malahide (18 May)
Leinster Lightning Bolts v Denmark XI (16 May)
The Hills II v Laois (11 May)
North County 2 v Clontarf 2 (7 May)
YMCA v Dublin University (4 May)
Malahide v North County (20 April)
The Hills v North County (28 April)
Phoenix v YMCA (27 April)
Pembroke Women v YMCA Women (25 April)
Pembroke v Leinster (20 April)
Dublin University v Phoenix (20 April)
The Hills v Balbriggan (13 April)