North County snatched the most dramatic victory of the opening round, tying with Rush before progressing on fewer wickets lost in a breathtaking finish at Kenure. 

Pembroke’s strength in depth will be under scrutiny when they begin their defence of the Leinster Senior Cup on Saturday in Phoenix Park.

There were victories in the Leinster Women's Premiership for Merrion, Leinster, Balbriggan and Phoenix.

A blistering opening assault from overseas star Cate Pedersen and Irish international Ellie McGee powered Rush into the next round of the Leinster Women's Cup after a commanding 60-run victory over The Hills.

Kevin O’Brien is hosting an elite high-performance camp in Dublin next month, taking place at Railway Union from June 22-25.

Oliver Molins was one of a number of teenagers who impressed in the Leinster Senior Two Cup, steering Merrion to victory over reigning champions Leinster.

There were wins in the Leinster Women's Premiership for Malahide, Pembroke and Rush.

Wins in the First team League for Adamstown, The Hills and North Kildare.

There were wins in the Leinster Premiership for Pembroke, North County, Clontarf, Balbriggan, Merrion and Malahide.

Terenure, Knockharley and Adamstown all recorded victories in the Leinster First team League.

Cork County produced the result of the day and then some with an eight-wicket demolition of Phoenix. There were wins too for Merrion, Pembroke, North County, Clontarf and Leinster.

One of the growth and success stories of not just Leinster, but Irish cricket in recent years is Adamstown Cricket Club, who have grown from small roots to be one of the biggest clubs in Ireland. 

Knockharley have progressed through the ranks in recent years making great strides on and off the field to reach the First Team League and while this season may be about stability, they have long-term plans to feast at the top table of Leinster and Irish cricket.

The club have strengthened well over the close season with no fewer than four major additions, all with proven quality and experience in local cricket.

Henry Dall scored a sublime unbeaten century as Terenure got their 2026 season off to a winning start with a five-wicket (DLS) win over Knockharley in the preliminary round of the LHW Senior Cup.

Terenure are looking forward to a second season in the First Team League, after a decent first campaign where they lost games at key points to put pressure on at the top. 

After securing a Munster Senior Treble and retaining their status in the Leinster Premier League, the side is looking to establish itself further at the top level of Irish cricket.

Philippe Le Roux has started the season with a bang as he made an unbeaten double hundred for Loughborough University against Leeds in the British Universities Championship.

There hasn't been too much activity over the winter at Malahide, but there have been a few changes for the season ahead, including Greg Ford as their new player/coach.

Rush Cricket Club enter the 2026 season with a settled and familiar squad, strengthened by the return of an overseas player in Isaac Bird.

All-rounder Brandon Kruger has joined Knockharley from The Hills.

There's been a bit of change at Castle Avenue over the winter, with a new overseas professional in Sam Morgan, plus some departures and arrivals.

Phoenix have been one of the leading clubs in Leinster in recent years, picking up silverware along the way, including an Irish Senior Cup success in 2024 when they beat Merrion by one run in one of the all-time great finals.

Eddie Richardson is at the helm once again for North County and the former Irish all-rounder has genuine grounds for optimism as the Balrothery side have strengthened their squad considerably over the close season.

There are a few changes at The Hills, which is perhaps understandable given their relegation in 2025.

It's more or less the sane personnel for Railway Union, who have primarily concentrated on their youth resources in recent years, and are continuing this pathway in 2026.

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.

It's been a busy close season at Jack Harper Park, with some high profile departures and arrivals - Kashif Ali and Greg Ford heading out the door, while incoming are Ruan Strauss, Kai Curran, Aaron McGeehan and Prashan Naidoo.

How do you improve on almost perfection? After back-to-back domestic doubles Pembroke will once again go in search of further silverware and will be favourites for every competition they enter.

Pembroke make the short trip across the road to begin their defence of the Leinster Premiership title at Park Avenue against Railway Union on Saturday April 18th.

The Leinster first team league schedule for the 2026 season has been published.

Balbirnie won the 2025 Marchant Cup, awarded to the leading batter in CL senior competition, but in his absence the trophy was presented to a Pembroke club-mate. However, the trophy disappeared that night and has still not been recovered.

Leinster sides have enjoyed great success over the past years in the Irish Senior Cup and will be hoping for more glory in 2026.

Bilal Azhar is at the helm once more, with two players coming in from overseas and Ben Mitchell not returning.

A look back to 1906 and a collapse by Clontarf that saw Malahide win the Junior League B Division final.

Pembroke have announced the signing of overseas players for both their men's and women's sides.

The pitches in the old ground in the Village ran parallel to the Clubhouse since the year dot. But somebody, somewhere came up with the idea of turning the Cup Final wicket around so that the strip was perpendicular to the Clubhouse.

Irish international David Delany has confirmed he will be playing for Dublin University this season.

Leinster have confirmed the signing of New Zealand born Thomas O'Connor as their overseas player for the 2026 season.

Leinster have confirmed the signing of Cork born Luke Horgan for the 2026 season.

Clontarf recently confirmed their choice of overseas players for both their men's and women's teams.

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.

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.

North County have signed Australian all-rounder Lochie Hardy as their overseas player for the upcoming season.