All Ireland Youth Cups 2002-2019
Reports & Articles
Instonians win Ireland U15 final
Instonians win Ireland U15 final
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Instonians beat Bready by 36 runs to clinch the All Ireland U15 final at Shaws Bridge.
Pembroke win U11 all Ireland final
Pembroke win U11 all Ireland final
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Pembroke's U11 cricketers emulated their senior side by claiming the U11 All-Ireland final after a 19-run win against Instonians at Sydney Parade.
Instonians reach U11 All-Ireland final
Instonians reach U11 All-Ireland final
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Instonians are through to another All-Ireland youth final as their Under 11 side beat Bonds Glen by 59 runs in the semi-final.
Railway edge out Ardmore in National Cup final
Railway edge out Ardmore in National Cup final
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There was disappointment for Ardmore in the Irish National Cup final when they lost by 19 runs to Railway Union in Balrothery.
Railway hold off Ardmore to win National Cup
Railway hold off Ardmore to win National Cup
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Ardmore came up agonisingly short in the National Cup final on Sunday as they lost to Railway Union by just 19 runs at North County.
Railway and Ardmore to clash in National Cup Final
Railway and Ardmore to clash in National Cup Final
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Ardmore will attempt to become the first team from the NW region to lift the National Cup when they face Railway Union in the decider at North County on Sunday.
Instonians win U13 All-Ireland title
Instonians win U13 All-Ireland title
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Instonians were crowned U13 All-Ireland champions after an emphatic win over Coleraine in front of a sun-drenched crowd at Shaws Bridge.
Five-star Stewart as Eglinton win Ulster Plate
Five-star Stewart as Eglinton win Ulster Plate
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Neal Stewart took a five wicket haul as Eglinton proved too strong for Fox Lodge in the Ulster Plate final at Ardmore.
CIYMS crowned All-Ireland T20 champions
CIYMS crowned All-Ireland T20 champions
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CIYMS remain on course for a four-trophy haul after adding the All-Ireland T20 crown to their Challenge Cup and NCU T20 titles.
Shaheen inspires Pembroke to cup glory
Shaheen inspires Pembroke to cup glory
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AS Waringstown skipper Greg Thompson was quick to point out after the match, either Shaheen Khan was going to win his third successive Irish Cup winners’ medal or nine of the Waringstown team.
Dominant Pembroke thump Waringstown
Dominant Pembroke thump Waringstown
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Pembroke totally dominated Waringstown in all disciplines, cruising to a 135-run win in the final of the Irish Senior Cup.
Thompson upbeat despite McCollum absence
Thompson upbeat despite McCollum absence
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JAMES McCollum will be at Milverton tomorrow as Waringstown aim to become the first team to complete a hat-trick of victories in the Irish Senior Cup final - but only as a spectator.
Pembroke out to end Waringstown dominance
Pembroke out to end Waringstown dominance
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Pembroke will be looking to deny Waringstown a seventh Irish Senior Cup triumph as they do battle in the final of the Irish Senior Cup at The Hills on Saturday (11:30).
McCollum blow for Waringstown
McCollum blow for Waringstown
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Waringstown's Irish Senior Cup hopes have been dealt a major blow with the news that James McCollum will miss Saturday's decider against Pembroke.
Hunter stars as Instonians reach All Ireland U13 final
Hunter stars as Instonians reach All Ireland U13 final
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Instonians beat Pembroke by ten runs in a thrilling U13 All-Ireland semi-final at Sydney Parade.
Irish Senior Cup goes ahead on Saturday
Irish Senior Cup goes ahead on Saturday
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DESPITE the late cancellation of the Euro T20 Slam, the Irish Cup final goes ahead as rescheduled on Saturday with Waringstown facing Pembroke at Milverton
Draw made for Ireland T20 finals day
Draw made for Ireland T20 finals day
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Cork County will face Malahide, while CIYMS await the winners of the Faughan Valley Cup between holders Brigade and Donemana on Thursday night.
Change of date for Irish Cup final
Change of date for Irish Cup final
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Cricket Ireland has confirmed a change of date for the Irish Senior Cup Final between Waringstown and Pembroke – the new date will be Saturday 24 August.
Waringstown continue phenomenal run
Waringstown continue phenomenal run
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KYLE McCallan hit the last two balls of a thrilling Irish Cup semi-final for six and four to continue Waringstown’s phenomenal run in the competition and end CIYMS’s charge for a clean sweep of the trophies this year.
Balbirnie helps Pembroke reach Irish Cup final
Balbirnie helps Pembroke reach Irish Cup final
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Pembroke will meet holders Waringstown in the final of the Irish Senior Cup in The Hills on Saturday August 31 after contrasting semi-finals.
Railway Union and Ardmore reach National Cup final
Railway Union and Ardmore reach National Cup final
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Railway Union and Ardmore will meet in the National Cup final at North County after semi-final wins over Derriaghy and Terenure.
McCallan last gasp hero as Waringstown beat CIYMS in thriller
McCallan last gasp hero as Waringstown beat CIYMS in thriller
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Kyle McCallan scored ten off the last two balls to propel Waringstown into another final and break CIYMS hearts, while Pembroke will be their opponents after a routine seven wickets victory against Phoenix.
Waringstown reach Irish Cup semi-final
Waringstown reach Irish Cup semi-final
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WARINGSTOWN’s winning sequence in the Irish Cup goes on, but only thanks to a bowl-out victory in yesterday’s twice-postponed quarter-final against Instonians.
Waringstown win sudden death bowl-out in Irish Cup
Waringstown win sudden death bowl-out in Irish Cup
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It took until the second round of sudden death before Waringstown secured the hit that sees them progress to next weekend's Irish Senior Cup semi-final clash with CIYMS.
Waringstown face Northern test
Waringstown face Northern test
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Irish Senior Cup holders Waringstown must negotiate two NCU rivals if they are to reach their fifth successive final after being drawn away to CIYMS in the semi-final.
CIYMS too strong for Leinster
CIYMS too strong for Leinster
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CIYMS are through to the semi-finals of the Irish Senior Cup for the first time after beating Leinster by six wickets in Rathmines.
CIYMS reach semi-final
CIYMS reach semi-final
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CIYMS marched into the semi-finals of the Irish Senior Cup after skittling 2009 winners Leinster for just 61 at Rathmines.
Waringstown look to end poor run
Waringstown look to end poor run
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Waringstown will be looking to put an end to their poor run of form when they take on Instonians in the Irish Senior Cup quarter-final at The Lawn on Sunday.
National Cup semi-final draw
National Cup semi-final draw
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Ardmore will play Terenure, whlle the winners of the Derriaghy versus Midleton match will take on Railway Union.
Khan returns to haunt CSNI
Khan returns to haunt CSNI
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FORMER Waringstown professional Shaheen Khan returned to haunt Civil Service North and end their interest in this year’s Irish Senior Cup at the quarter-final stage.
Pembroke beat CSNI to reach last four
Pembroke beat CSNI to reach last four
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Pembroke held their nerve in a tense chase to beat CSNI by three wickets in the quarter-final at Sydney Parade.
Phoenix reach Irish Cup semi-final
Phoenix reach Irish Cup semi-final
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PHOENIX reached the semi-finals of the Irish Senior Cup yesterday, with victory over Carrickfergus, but the action was overshadowed by the devastating news from Waringstown of the sudden death of popular player and supporter Paddy Allen. He was just 35.
Phoenix beat Carrick in bad tempered affair
Phoenix beat Carrick in bad tempered affair
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Phoenix are the first side into the semi-finals of the Irish Cup after beating Carrickfergus in a game that threatened to boil over at times.
National Cup round-up
National Cup round-up
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Terenure, Ardmore and Railway Union are through to the semi-finals of the National Cup, and await the winners of the Midleton versus Derriaghy game.
Carrick fume at Van Der Walt ban
Carrick fume at Van Der Walt ban
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CARRICKFERGUS have been dealt a hammer blow on the eve of the biggest match in the club’s history with the news that CJ van der Walt is banned from today’s Irish Cup quarter-final against Phoenix.
Donemana beat CIYMS in Ulster Plate
Donemana beat CIYMS in Ulster Plate
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Holders Donemana have made it an all NW semi-final line up after beating CIYMS by 34 runs at Belmont.
North West seek clean sweep in Ulster Plate
North West seek clean sweep in Ulster Plate
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The North West have three semi-finalists with the possibility of making it a clean sweep.
Ulster Plate takes centre stage
Ulster Plate takes centre stage
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Three of the four Ulster Plate ties will take place on Sunday with the CIYMS versus holders Donemana tie being postponed due to Belmont being required for the Gallagher Senior Cup clash.
Irish Senior and National Cup draws made
Irish Senior and National Cup draws made
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Holders Waringstown have been drawn to face fellow NCU side Instonians in the quarter-final of the Irish Senior Cup.
Malan fires CSNI into next round
Malan fires CSNI into next round
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An exceptional 145 from Andre Malan helped CSNI progress to the Irish Senior Cup quarter-final with a 14-run DLS victory over North Down at The Green.
National Cup round-up
National Cup round-up
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There will be 3 Leinster, 2 NCU, 2 NW and one Munster side in the last eight of the National Cup after seven of the eight ties were completed.
Irish Senior Cup round-up
Irish Senior Cup round-up
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There’s a thin line between success and failure and that was never more in evidence at Malahide with holders Waringstown squeaking through by two runs on DLS.
Can Jones end Merrion hoodoo?
Can Jones end Merrion hoodoo?
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Jones has an extra incentive for beating the Ballsbridge side, going back to his playing days with Civil Service North. He has played them four times down the years and has four narrow losses, so he feels the ledger is due to change.
NW look to end miserable Irish Cup run
NW look to end miserable Irish Cup run
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BREADY and Strabane carry the North West flag in the Irish Senior Cup on Sunday as they bid to improve the union’s miserable record in the all-Ireland competition.
Ulster Plate takes centre stage
Ulster Plate takes centre stage
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The Ulster Plate gets under way this weekend with the first round in the competition between the top eight intermediate teams in the NCU and NW regions.
Phoenix and North Down both win
Phoenix and North Down both win
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Phoenix hammered Eglinton, while NW woes continued as a Ruhan Pretorius inspired North Down ended Donemana's hopes in the rearranged Irish Senior Cup games.
North Down oust Donemana
North Down oust Donemana
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NORTH Down bounced back from the disappointment of their Challenge Cup exit on Saturday to reach the second round of the Irish Senior Cup with a four wickets victory over Donemana at The Green.
Jones happy with home draw as CIYMS eye revenge
Jones happy with home draw as CIYMS eye revenge
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CIYMS have an early chance of revenge in the Irish Senior Cup after being drawn against Merrion, the team who knocked them out last year, in the second round of this year’s competition.
Irish Senior and National Cup draws made
Irish Senior and National Cup draws made
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The draws have been made for the second round of both the Irish Senior and National Cups, with six times winners Waringstown facing Malahide and CIYMS hosting Merrion in two of the top ties.
National Cup round-up
National Cup round-up
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The first round of the National Cup saw runs aplenty and also some controversy as Longford scored 316 but were unable to produce a DLS sheet and forfeited the game.
Four NCU sides progress in Irish Cup
Four NCU sides progress in Irish Cup
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JACQUES Snyman scored his third century of the season as Carrickfergus led four NCU teams into the second round of the Irish Senior Cup.
Irish Senior Cup round-up
Irish Senior Cup round-up
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Nine ties went ahead with two games postponed due to the death of Alan Dunn. Leinster and NCU both won four ties and lost two, while the NW had only one winner in their five games.
Tough day for NW in Irish Cups
Tough day for NW in Irish Cups
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The first round of this year's Irish Senior Cup turned out to be another difficult day for North West clubs, with only Bready of the five local sides who set out, progressing to the draw for Round 2.
Pienaar and Chambers set Irish records
Pienaar and Chambers set Irish records
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Peet Pienaar and Mark Chambers' first-wicket stand of 378 for Ardmore against Sligo is a record in an Irish senior match, behind 623 an army match back in 1895, and 459 for Fox Lodge seconds 15 years ago.
Balbriggan beat Kerry in National Cup
Balbriggan beat Kerry in National Cup
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Clint Hinchcliffe scored a century and took a hat-trick as Balbriggan beat Kerry in the opening round of the National Cup.
Leinster sides up for the cup
Leinster sides up for the cup
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PEMBROKE host the match of the day in the first round of the Irish Senior Cup when they welcome North West Senior Cup holders Brigade to Sydney Parade.
Irish Senior Cup Preview
Irish Senior Cup Preview
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Ian Callender previews Saturday's first round ties in the Irish Senior Cup.
NW sides look to end poor run in Irish cups
NW sides look to end poor run in Irish cups
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It's been meagre pickings for the NW in these competitions in recent times and you have to go back to 2004 for the last winners, Limavady, and ten years since Donemana became the last team to make the final.
Holders Donemana face Instonians in Ulster Plate
Holders Donemana face Instonians in Ulster Plate
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Three times winners and holders Donemana have been handed a home draw against Instonians in the 2019 Ulster Plate competition.
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Instonians v Coleraine, U13 All-Ireland Cup (25 August)