Newsroom 2026
USA washed out at Under-19 World Cup
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A fine century for USA's Nitish Sudini is the bright spot on a day marred by the weather.
Dutch win over Zimbabwe highlights day one of Women's T20 Qualifier
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USA lose to Bangladesh and hosts beaten by Thailand in other results.
Thumping defeat for Japan at U19 World Cup, despite battling Kelly century
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Hugo Kelly's unbeaten century nowhere near enough for Japan in record breaking Sri Lanka performance.
Leinster sign Luke Horgan
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Leinster have confirmed the signing of Cork born Luke Horgan for the 2026 season.
New professional for Clontarf
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Clontarf recently confirmed their choice of overseas players for both their men's and women's teams.
Mixed news for The Hills
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The Hills have signed Australian Liam Blackford for the 2026 season, but are losing opening bowler Sean McNicholl who is off to pastures new at Phoenix.
O'Brien shows his pedigree
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Rob O’Brien flew the flag for Dublin’s premier cricketing clan in Windhoek yesterday with a battling 79 as Ireland U19s opened their World Cup campaign against Australia with a eight-wicket defeat.
Prendergast in the runs again as Ireland beat Zimbabwe
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Orla Prendergast made it back-to-back half centuries to guide Ireland Women to a four-wicket win against Zimbabwe in their second and final T20 WCQ warm-up game in Nepal.
India survive scare while West Indies defeat Tanzania on opening day
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India and the West Indies made victorious starts to the U19 Cricket World Cup as two matches survived the weather on the opening day.
Diary of Nepali Dreams (1)
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Niall Walsh has ventured to Nepal to follow the fortunes of Cricket Ireland Women as they embark on their T20 World Cup Qualifying campaign.
Dave Sirha: 15 January
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Handle with care. Dave Sirha takes a look at the prospects for the Ireland U19s at the World Cup that gets under way this week in Namibia and South Africa,
Nathan Johns: 14 January
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With (hopefully) World Cups upcoming for the men and women, not to mention a monumental change with the arrival of a new Cricket Ireland CEO, this year has the capacity to be one of the most important in recent memory. Even if we say that every January.
NW Review 5: Bonds Glen
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It was a solid campaign for Bonds Glen who had some good wins on their way to fifth place in the Championship and the cups.
Ireland too strong for Nepal in warm-up
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Ireland's big guns flexed their muscles in a comfortable 100 run win over hosts Nepal in their opening warm-up match of the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifiers.
Ireland stunned by Tanzania in U19 World Cup warm-up
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Tanzania produced an incredible fightback to beat Ireland in their final warm-up match ahead of the U19 World Cup in Namibia.
NW Review 4: Ballyspallen
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It was a mixed campaign for Ballyspallen who although were more than a match for anyone in the league, lacked consistency when it mattered,
Love is in the air
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The 860 refers to millimeters and its extra wide cutting span. Near three feet in old money. The main job of the 860 is to mow the overall square. A smaller, more compact machine will cut the wickets.
Tough group for Ireland U19s
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Ireland U19s are in Group A alongside defending champions Australia, Sri Lanka and Japan.
No surprises in Ireland T20 World Cup squad
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Ireland has named its 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup that will be played in India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March.
Bethell equals Campher record
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ENGLAND’S Jacob Bethell equalled a rare feat this week, one he shares with Ireland’s Curtis Campher.
North County sign overseas player
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North County have signed Australian all-rounder Lochie Hardy as their overseas player for the upcoming season.
Associate players to watch at U19 World Cup
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Of the 16 teams taking part in the 16th edition of the tournament, four are ICC Associate Members, and here are four players to look out for.
Adam Leckey among ICC 10 to watch at World Cup
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CSNI all-rounder Adam Leckey has been tipped to make a big impression at the upcoming Under-19 World Cup this month.
T20 WCQ Schedule confirmed
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The complete fixtures of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2026, including the Super Six stage, have been confirmed.
Ireland U19s thumped by North West Colts
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Ireland U19s slumped to an eight-wicket loss against a local North West Colts side in the second game of their World Cup preparations in South Africa.
The story of Ireland's honours board
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Nathan Johns on the story behind Ireland's honours board, and what it means to those featured on it.
Ireland Under 19s beat Scotland
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Rob O'Brien and Adam Leckey shared a double hundred stand as Ireland Under 19s belatedly got their World Cup preparations underway with a fine chase to beat Scotland by six wickets.
World in motion
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The next few months will tell much about the health of Irish cricket with three national sides in major tournaments.
NW Championship review 3: Glendermott
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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.
Historic first for Lisburn
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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.
Humphreys rejoins Instonians
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Instonians have confirmed the return of Irish international Matthew Humphreys to the club.
Cliftonville Academy sign overseas professional
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Cliftonville Academy have confirmed the signing of South African batsman CJ Klijnhans as their overseas professional for the 2026 season.
Green light for National Cricket Centre
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Final planning permission has been granted for the development of the first phase of the National Cricket Centre on the Sport Ireland Campus.
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