Prashanth Prabhu produced a superb unbeaten 90 as Adamstown chased down 224 to defeat Terenure by four wickets.

The Hills strengthened their position at the top of the table with a commanding 111-run victory over Knockharley after another impressive all-round performance.

North Kildare produced a convincing all-round performance to beat Cork Harlequins by six wickets after dismissing the hosts for just 113.

Never before has a more talented bunch of players been assembled under the same banner here. Seven of the men’s first team —Andrew Balbirnie, Lorcan Tucker, Tim and Harry Tector, Gavin Hoey, Barry McCarthy and Josh Little — have played for Ireland in the last nine months, with Byron McDonough set to make his debut next week.

“Don’t move Alan” and with that, Irish Independent Press Photographer Sean O’Neill rested his long lens camera on the shoulder of fine leg fielder Alan Hughes and snapped the action photo with Malahide Castle in the background.

PEMBROKE completed the second leg of their Drive for Five last night, taking the LHW Leinster Senior Cup after a one-sided final in Sydney Parade.

Pembroke won the Leinster Senior Cup for a record 16th time with a crushing 222 runs victory over Leinster CC

One down and “a busy few weeks to come” is how Pembroke skipper Jack Tector sums up the season, ahead of the Leinster Senior Cup final against Leinster at Sydney Parade on Saturday.

Malahide Women recovered from a dramatic top-order collapse to secure a five-wicket victory over The Hills in a low-scoring contest.

Robyn Searle struck a brilliant century as Clontarf Women swept to a commanding 103-run victory over Balbriggan.

Laura Delany and Alexandra Sheedy produced a spectacular batting display as Leinster Women chased down 202 to defeat Rush by nine wickets with 13 balls to spare.

Louise Little produced a blistering unbeaten 84 as Pembroke Women swept aside Merrion by 10 wickets in a one-sided Premier League contest.

The trees are distressed, the grass is distressed and the groundsman has every reason to be likewise.  The recent heatwave conditions have challenged all walks of life including curators of cricket grounds.

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.

Leinster strengthened their grip on fourth place with an emphatic nine-wicket victory over Cork County, producing one of the most impressive chases of the weekend.

Balbriggan remained firmly in the slipstream of leaders Pembroke after recording a convincing 50-run victory over Clontarf.

Pembroke stayed top of the table with a routine nine-wicket victory over North County, comfortably chasing a modest target of 143.

Knockharley cruised to a nine-wicket victory over North Kildare after a dominant unbeaten 78 from Brandon Kruger made light work of a modest target of 143.

The Hills powered to an 82-run victory over Adamstown after Nathan Rooney’s brilliant century laid the foundations for an imposing total of 305 for eight.

Terenure completed an impressive four-wicket victory over Cork Harlequins after chasing down 241 with more than 13 overs to spare.

Rush kept their faint survival hopes alive by claiming a welcome first victory of the season, overpowering Civil Service by 84 runs in a high-scoring contest.

Railway Union secured their place in the top half of the Leinster Premiership after an 18-run victory over Malahide ensured they finished sixth at the end of the first phase.

Clontarf handed leaders Pembroke their second defeat of the season with a 19-run victory in a high-scoring contest.

Shane Getkate struck a superb century before Tanvir Hasan claimed five wickets as Phoenix swept aside Rush by 178 runs.

Balbriggan completed a crushing nine-wicket victory over Railway Union after Ruan Strauss and Seb De Oliveira shared eight wickets in a dominant bowling performance.

Swapnil Modgill struck a magnificent unbeaten 132 as Merrion chased down 287 with ease to complete an eight-wicket victory over North County.

Younas Ahmadzai struck a superb 119 as Leinster chased down 290 to complete an impressive six-wicket victory over Civil Service.

Cork County completed a remarkable 225-run victory over Malahide after following a strong batting display with a devastating performance in the field.

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.

Liam Blackford starred for The Hills in Cork.

Pembroke lifted the Leinster T20 Cup after completing an impressive five-wicket victory over Leinster in the final at Sydney Parade, capping a dramatic day in which both sides had first come through contrasting semi-finals.

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.

Holders Pembroke survived a major scare before squeezing past The Hills by 13 runs to book their place in the Leinster Senior Cup final, where they will host Leinster in the decider on Saturday August 1.

Leinster powered into the Leinster Senior Cup final with a commanding 116-run semi-final win over North County, built around a blistering century from Younas Ahmadzai.

North County chase over 300 to stun Clontarf. Wins too for leaders Pembroke, Merrion, Balbriggan, Phoenix and Leinster.

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

Lara Maritz delivered the sort of innings that makes selectors sit up and take notice as Balbriggan Women powered into the Leinster Senior Cup final with a crushing nine-wicket win over Pembroke.

Rush all-rounder Callum Armstrong has taken another significant step in his promising cricket career after making an impressive debut for the Yorkshire Second XI in their T20 victory over Durham at Harrogate.

A devastating century from Tristen de Beer powered South Leinster to Siggins Cup glory as they defeated North Leinster by 52 runs in an entertaining decider.

In the semi-finals on Sunday July 5th Pembroke will host The Hills, while Leinster entertain North County.

Phoenix produced a dominant all-round display to defeat Rush by 40 runs, Balbriggan hammered Malahide, while Genevieve Morrissey's half century guided Clontarf to a last-over win over Pembroke.

Premiership wins for Pembroke, Phoenix, Balbriggan, Civil Service, Malahide and Cork County

There were wins in the Leinster Women's Premiership for Merrion, Clontarf, Balbriggan and Pembroke.

There were Alan Murray T20 wins for Leinster, Rush, Dublin University, Clontarf, Malahide, Pembroke, Railway Union and Phoenix.

There were victories in the First Team League for Knockharley and North Kildare.

Pembroke strengthened their position at the top of the Cricket Leinster Premier League with an emphatic 82-run victory over Cork County at the Mardyke. There were victories too for Merrion and Balbriggan.

Dave Smith of Malahide in conversation with Brian Gilmore.

Jeremy Bray was inducted into the Cricket Writers of Ireland Hall of Fame last week during the Test Match against New Zealand.

Yash Kalasannavar achieved the remarkable feat of taking eight catches for North Kildare in their win over Adamstown in the Cricket Leinster league on Sunday.

North County booked their place in the Leinster Senior Cup semi-finals with an emphatic eight-wicket DLS victory over Clontarf . The other games will have to be replayed.

There were wins for Pembroke, Terenure, Malahide, Phoenix. Merrion, Clontarf, Rush and Leinster.

MCC made it three wins from three on their Irish tour, but only just, edging out Leinster Schools by four runs in a thrilling high-scoring encounter at Phoenix Park.

There were Premiership wins on Saturday for Leinster, Merrion, Pembroke, Railway Union, Balbriggan and Malahide.

South Leinster edged a breathtaking U23 Siggins Cup match by the narrowest of margins, holding off North Leinster in a dramatic last-over finish to seal a one-run victory after a high-scoring contest packed with momentum swings.

Rob O'Brien was the star of the show as The High School beat Wesley College to claim the Leinster Schools' Cup with a 76-run win.

Busy summer in store for the Leprechauns including Antipodean tour parties from New Zealand and Australia.

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.