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Ireland threatened to walk off against India
You have an hour to get us the money you owe, or I'm calling my team off.
From Don Bradman to Matt Dwyer
Jim Bennett learned about the game by reading the wonderful literature and newspaper articles about the greats of cricket.
Do They Play Cricket in Ireland?
Hector Cappelleti's review of David Townsend's new book, published on 12 April.
2021 Interprovincial Player Photo Specials
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Mark Adair
Northern Knights
Peter Chase
Leinster Lightning
Neil Rock
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Irish Umpires
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John Boomer
He umpired Irish international matches against MCC, Australia A, Scotland, Zimbabwe and West Indies.
Joe Connolly
No one (including Joe) is absolutely sure how long Joe has been umpiring, but 40 years is an informed guess.
Peter Lunney
An old school character who believed cricket was a gentleman's game played by gentlemen, Peter was a very civil servant.
Cricket in Fingal: Jim Bennett
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Rush CC in 1950
In 1950, Rush played in the Intermediate B Section of the Leinster League.
Portrane CC, 1926-1965
The psychiatric hospitals in Ireland have had a distinguished involvement in sport, believing in the value of sport as a form of therapy.
Balbriggan CC, the First 130 Years
The game of cricket has been played in Balbriggan for nearly 200 years.
Irish Cup Finals
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1990: Number three for Lurgan
For the third time in eight years Lurgan collected the Irish Cup as they defeated Clontarf convincingly.
1989: North Down beat Donemana
A first Irish Cup for North Down as they overcome Donemana in a tense and rather ill-tempered final.
1988: Hunter hundred seals it for Lurgan
Teenager Graeme Hunter stole the limelight with a century to help Lurgan beat North Down.
Irish Cricketers
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The cricketer who broke the mould
Paul McCrum is remembered as the first NCU player to switch clubs for money.
Simon Corlett 1974-1987
Anyone who came into contact with Simon Corlett had nothing but respect and admiration for his dedication and professionalism.
Jack Short 1974-1984
In 1985 Sean Pender bemoaned the probable end of the illustrious international career of Corkman Jack Short - "flamboyant, brave and determined".
Video Features
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Afghanistan v Ireland 2017
Highlights of the 2nd ODI, played in the UAE.
Ireland v Scotland 2018
A big win for the Irish in the Women's World T20 Qualifier in Amsterdam.
Ireland Under 19s v Papua New Guinea 2018
Highlights from Ireland's 3 wickets win in the World Cup match at Rangiora, New Zealand.
Irish Cricket Publications
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North West Senior Cricket 1888-1968
The statistics of 80 years od North-West Senior Cricket.
Irish Cricket Magazine: August 1984
Read the complete issue online.
Ireland v England ICC Cricket World Cup 2011
The DVD of Ireland's greatest victory - over England at Bangalore in the 2011 World Cup.
Previous Feature Series
Matches, Tours & Tournaments
Important international matches, tournaments and overseas tours in the history of Irish Cricket.
Favourite Matches
Irish players, officials, media and fans describe their favourite Irish international matches.
Photo Features
Photographic albums featuring matches, tournaments, players, grounds, publications …
Take Your Pic
Irish photographers tell us the stories of their favourite images.
Beyond the Boundary
People who have made important contributions to Irish Cricket off the field.
North West Cricket
Billy Platt's series on famous North West cricketers and events through the years.
Phoenix CC 1830-1990
Phoenix, the first cricket club in Ireland, was founded in 1830.
1970 and All That!
Fifty years on, Chris Harte takes us match-by-match through Trinity's league winning season.
Ireland & Australia
The cricketing connections between Ireland and Australia, including reports on matches between the two countries.
Irish Cricket 1950-2000
Mike Halliday looks back on Irish Cricket in the latter half of the 20th century.
The Great War
A series published to commemorate the centenary of the first World War.
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