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Ireland beat West Indies by 124 runs.
1st ODI
Clontarf, Dublin
Ireland 303-6 50.0 overs
West Indies 179 34.1 overs
Andrew Balbirnie celebrates after reaching his century (Cricket Ireland/Sportsfile))
Andrew Balbirnie celebrates after reaching his century (Cricket Ireland/Sportsfile))
World Cup League 2
USA lost to Oman in a Super Over
Lauderhill, Florida, 21 May.
Oman 266 (49.4 overs: J Singh 100, V Shukla 44, H Shah 42, M Nadeem 40, A Kaleem 24; M Kumar 5-66, S Netravalkar 3-49, J Singh 2-72)
USA 266/9 (50 overs: M Kumar 68, S Mukkamalla 46, S Patel 44, J Singh 27, H Singh 25, M Patel 22; S Shrivastava 3-68, A Kaleem 2-31, S Ahmed 2-38)
Scores tied - USA Super Over 13/0 (1 over: A Gous 11*, H Singh 2*). Oman Super Over 14/0 (0.5 overs: J Singh 13*, H Shah 1*)
Final Scores from the past 2 days
Headline News
Cade Carmichael could be in line for an Ireland debut this week
Cade Carmichael could be in line for an Ireland debut this week (CricketEurope)
Dream come true for Carmichael ZZZZ8:25 pmZZZZ
When 18-year-old Cade Carmichael packed his suitcase in Durban, he jetted off to Belfast with the stated aim of playing for Ireland. That is expected to happen next week for the Instonians batsman, named in the Ireland squad to face the West Indies in Dublin.
Under strength Ireland face West Indies challenge ZZZZ8:18 pmZZZZ
PAUL STIRLING will lead an under strength Ireland team against West Indies in the first of three one-day internationals at Clontarf today, knowing the odds are not in favour of him adding to his personal successes against the visitors.
More injury woe for Ireland ZZZZ11:50 pmZZZZ
Craig Young and Curtis Campher have both been ruled out of the ODI series against West Indies.
Billingham to welcome the Dutch Lions Army Series ZZZZ11:22 amZZZZ
Billingham Synthonia Cricket Club has been confirmed as the host of the 2025 North East Cricket Series later in the year.
West Indies return to scene of the crime ZZZZ11:09 amZZZZ
The tri-series is perhaps best remembered on these shores for the marmalising an experienced Irish bowling lineup took at the hands of John Campbell and Shai Hope, the pair sharing an ODI record 365 run opening stand at Clontarf.
National Cup second round draw made ZZZZ8:53 amZZZZ
There are some intriguing clashes in the second round National Cup draw with 2014 winners Carrickfergus at home to Fox Lodge in one of the ties of the round.
Holders Phoenix face Malahide in last 16 ZZZZ8:26 amZZZZ
Holders Phoenix have been drawn away to 2002 winners Malahide in one of three all-Leinster clashes in the last 16 of the Irish Senior Cup.
Leinster beat MCC by 22 runs ZZZZ2:27 amZZZZ
Cricket Leinster's President XI beat MCC Women by 22 runs in the first of their two games at Merrion.
Porterfield named in Ireland squad to play England ZZZZ1:47 amZZZZ
William Porterfield has been named in the Ireland Over 40's team that will play against their English counterparts at High Wycombe next month.
Armstrong and Lowe break record in Dragons win ZZZZ10:54 amZZZZ
Bella Armstrong and Rebecca Lowe’s record partnership led the Dragons to a seven wicket win in the Super Series50 interpro at Lisburn.
Mayes dares to dream of debut ZZZZ8:05 amZZZZ
Tom Mayes is one of three Ireland players hoping for a debut in their ODI series against the West Indies that gets underway in Clontarf on Wednesday.
Tucker relishing West Indies challenge ZZZZ6:48 amZZZZ
LORCAN TUCKER knows what he has to do to perform at his best and will be fully focused on the basics this week when Ireland take on the challenge of the West Indies in a three-match one-day international series at Clontarf.
Denmark: Ishøj and Glostrup go top in the T20 ZZZZ2:27 pmZZZZ
With Glostrup's victory over Svanholm, Ishøj and Glostrup now lead Series 1A after 4 matches, while in Series 1B it is Skanderborg and KB on top.
Holywood top Women's Premiership ZZZZ1:48 amZZZZ
In the NCU Women’s Premiership, Holywood top the table after they won by 55 runs at North Down in a high scoring game.
Double hundred for Saif ZZZZ12:49 amZZZZ
RUNS flowed in College Park on Saturday, as Saif Ur Rehman Malik scored an unbeaten 211 for Dublin University 2nd XI against Mullingar 2nd XI in a 40-over Division 10 match.
Dutch Topklasse Round 5: Hermes stay unbeaten as Kampong maintain their challenge ZZZZ10:07 amZZZZ
Hermes’ hopes of securing their first championship since 1946 survived a couple of major scares against VOC as they successfully defended a meagre total of 140.
National Cup round-up ZZZZ4:15 amZZZZ
There will be five teams from both Leinster and the North West, plus two apiece from the NCU, Munster and Connacht, in the last 16 of the National Cup.
Record chase sees Donemana through ZZZZ2:42 pmZZZZ
Donemana completed the last 16 line-up in the Irish Senior Cup after a late-night thriller at The Lawn, thanks to a record chase in the competition by the North West champions.
Scottish Week 3: Arbroath become surprise leaders ZZZZ1:58 pmZZZZ
Arbroath have emerged as the somewhat surprise early leaders of the Eastern Premier after fashioning a third straight victory of the campaign at the expense of winless Meigle.
Record breaking Donemana stun Waringstown ZZZZ1:03 amZZZZ
It was a day to remember in the Irish Senior Cup as Donemana produced a record run chase to oust six-times winners Waringstown in the game of the day.
Foulkes and McLoughlin-Gavin star in Malahide win ZZZZ11:10 pmZZZZ
It was always going to be a huge ask for Woodvale to win their Irish Cup tie. Malahide at home was as kind a draw as they could have wished for – both teams had won only one match this season - but in the end the absences and injuries were too much to bear.
Wins for Lisburn, Instonians and Cliftonville Academy in T20 Cup ZZZZ1:59 amZZZZ
HOLDERS Lisburn made it two wins from two in the latest round of group matches in the Lagan Valley Steels T20 Cup, beating Muckamore by six wickets at Wallace Park.
Deryck Vincent: 17 May ZZZZ1:04 amZZZZ
Deryck Vincent pays an emotional tribute to his great friend Peter Prendergast who died earlier this week.
Doheny sends message to selectors ZZZZ4:00 amZZZZ
Stephen Doheny sent the watching Ireland selectors a message at Stormont yesterday with a match winning century as Munster Reds hammered the Northern Knights by six wickets.
Ger Siggins: May 16 ZZZZ3:05 amZZZZ
WILLIAM McClintock’s amazing century off 30 balls for Donemana against Killyclooney last night – 10 fours and 9 sixes – could well be the fastest ever scored in Ireland.
Handy Andy gets Strabane welcome win ZZZZ10:58 pmZZZZ
It hasn’t been the best of starts to the season for Strabane, but the Red Caps got back on track with a vengeance on Saturday as they overcame the challenge of Donegal side St Johnston.
Curry hot stuff for Donemana ZZZZ10:56 pmZZZZ
Raymond Curry continues to prove his quality for Donemana.
Young guns Bready up and running ZZZZ10:54 pmZZZZ
While most of the Premiership sides had little trouble accounting for their lower ranked opponents in the Senior Cup, Bready had to dig deep into their fighting reserves to overcome the challenge of near neighbours Fox Lodge in the Tyrone derby clash.
Thrilling night of T20's in NW ZZZZ10:36 pmZZZZ
There were wins for Donemana, Eglinton, Coleraine, Bonds Glen, St Johnston, and Fox Lodge, while Newbuildings and Bready tied.
Campher return for Knights clash ZZZZ9:56 pmZZZZ
Curtis Campher has been named in the Munster Reds squad for their Interpro clash with Northern Knights at Stormont.
Two out of two for Dublin University ZZZZ10:28 pmZZZZ
Dublin University made it two wins from two in their quest for the Siggins Cup, beating South Leinster by 20 runs at College Park.
Death of Peter Prendergast ZZZZ1:43 amZZZZ
There was sad news on Tuesday with the death of Peter Prendergast. A talented batsman with Clontarf predominantly and latterly Pembroke.
Carmichael and Dockrell score centuries in interpro clash ZZZZ1:19 amZZZZ
CADE CARMICHAEL’S century for the Northern Knights was in a losing cause as they twice threw away strong positions to lose to defending champions Leinster Lightning by four wickets at Oak Hill.
Balbirnie century in vain as Munster beat Warriors ZZZZ1:16 amZZZZ
ANDY BALBIRNIE warmed up for next week’s one-day international series against the West Indies with a century for North-West Warriors in Cork yesterday before the Munster Reds scrambled to a three-wicket win in the InterPro Cup.
Denmark: Svanholm and Ishøj remain undefeated ZZZZ12:54 amZZZZ
Svanholm and Ishøj both had comfortable victories in the weekend's Elitedivision matches.
Fox Lodge and Bready set pace in Women's Premiership ZZZZ9:30 pmZZZZ
There were convincing wins in the Women's Premiership for Fox Lodge and Bready, while Strabane collected the points after Coleraine forfeited.
NW cup draws made ZZZZ9:22 pmZZZZ
The draws have been made for the quarter-finals of both the North West Senior and Sammy Jeffrey Cups.
Stirling return for interpro double-header? ZZZZ7:30 amZZZZ
The Northern Knights are hoping Paul Stirling is back in the squad for this week's clashes with Leinster Lightning and Munster Reds.
Harlequins beat County to earn Cork bragging rights ZZZZ6:21 amZZZZ
Harlequins had just enough in the batting tank to beat fierce rivals Cork County in their Munster Premier League match at Farmers Cross.
Nathan Johns: May 12 ZZZZ6:04 amZZZZ
Cricket Ireland are receiving more money than ever, yet this summer is the most barren for senior internationals in a generation. Last week's dreadful interpro stream was the latest cutback. Where are they spending their money? Nathan Johns delves in.
Lewis scorches Typhoons with record extending century ZZZZ11:03 pmZZZZ
Gaby Lewis was in the runs yet again making 137 as the Scorchers easily beat the Typhoons at Oak Hill in the Super Series.
Anton Weir RIP ZZZZ10:18 pmZZZZ
Brian Gilmore remembers Anton Weir who sadly died recently. He was part of the Malahide Irish Senior Cup winning side of 2002.
Dadswell hits daddy hundred as Instonians go top ZZZZ8:48 pmZZZZ
The records continue to tumble at Shaw’s Bridge this season. Just two weeks after Neil Rock hit the highest 20-over score in the NCU, Instonians scored 458, the highest ever total in the Premier League.
Three-way tie at top of Women's Premiership ZZZZ7:27 amZZZZ
There were victories on Sunday for Waringstown, Holywood and CSNI.
Carrick and Laurelvale set the pace ZZZZ5:01 amZZZZ
Carrick and Laurevale top Section One of the NCU after both won again.
Scottish Week 2: Two ties on the same day ZZZZ1:12 pmZZZZ
A round up of the weekend's league and Scottish Cup action which saw two matches end with the scores level.
Records tumble in NCU ZZZZ2:54 pmZZZZ
Instonians make the highest total while CIYMS duo break third wicket partnership record in a run-filled day in the NCU Premiership.
The Hills edge out Leinster in a thriller ZZZZ2:43 pmZZZZ
Wins in the Leinster Senior Cup for The Hills, Balbriggan, North County, Trinity, Railway Union, Pembroke, Clontarf and Phoenix.
Tucker and Tector fire Lightning to series opener win ZZZZ12:36 amZZZZ
The two senior ireland internationals added 212 for Lightning’s third wicket, with Tucker hitting five sixes in his 121, while Tector clearing the ropes three times making 120 from only 107 balls.
Lloyd Tennant replaces Ed Joyce ZZZZ10:05 amZZZZ
Lloyd Tennant will take up the Head Coach role for Ireland Women from June 1st, replacing Ed Joyce.
Connacht Cricket Union officially affiliated to Cricket Ireland ZZZZ2:16 amZZZZ
Irish cricket now has five affiliated Provincial Unions after Connacht Cricket Union (CCU) was endorsed at the Cricket Ireland Annual General Meeting.
Bryan O'Donnell named Cricket Ireland President Elect ZZZZ12:56 amZZZZ
Bryan O'Donnell will succeed Donna Armstrong as Cricket Ireland President, taking office in 2026.
Donna Armstrong succeeds Stella Downes as President ZZZZ10:38 amZZZZ
Former Irish international Donna Armstrong has been formally appointed the Cricket Ireland President for the next 12 months, succeeding Stella Downes at a handover ceremony as part of the Cricket Ireland annual General Meeting.
Gary Murphy: 28 April ZZZZ10:16 amZZZZ
Associate Ireland spent years crying out for Full Member fixtures but since their promotion to the top table they've become what they used to hate.
Andrew Nixon: 26 April ZZZZ5:28 amZZZZ
The World Cup Qualifier has demonstrated that women's cricket has outgrown an eight - or even ten - team World Cup.
Amy Hunter signs for Surrey ZZZZ6:24 amZZZZ
Surrey has confirmed the signing of Irish international Amy Hunter.
Ireland end Joyce era on a high after Scotland thriller ZZZZ11:49 pmZZZZ
Laura Delany scampered a leg-bye off the final ball of a thriller against Scotland in Lahore last night to give Ed Joyce a winning send off at the end of his six years as Ireland head coach.
Paul and Little star as Ireland beat Thailand ZZZZ1:07 amZZZZ
Leah Paul hammered 67 not out from 40 balls, and Gaby Lewis and Amy Hunter both scored half-centuries in Lahore yesterday as Ireland worked off some of their World Cup qualifying frustrations with a 46-run victory over Thailand.
Little takes five but too late ZZZZ5:31 amZZZZ
Ireland managed to beat Thailand by 46 runs to get their first win of the qualifiers but it was too little, too late.
Ireland slip to third defeat ZZZZ10:04 pmZZZZ
Ireland threw away a winning position for the third time in five days in Lahore last night and their hopes of qualifying for the 50-overs World Cup are over after another heartbreaking loss to Bangladesh by two wickets.
Ireland's U19 finish series with a win ZZZZ10:07 amZZZZ
Ireland Under 19s finished their Zimbabwe tour on a high and denied the hosts a clean sweep in the five-match YODI series in Harare.
Leckey and Dijkstra hit 50s but Zimbabwe take 4-0 lead ZZZZ8:09 amZZZZ
There may have been a change of venue but it was a familiar tale of woe for Ireland Under 19's as they lost again to Zimbabwe in the fourth match of their youth ODI series.
Murray heroics in vain as Zimbabwe seal series ZZZZ12:22 amZZZZ
Pembroke's Dan Murray led a spirited Irish fightback but it was in vain as Zimbabwe edged the third youth ODI by two wickets to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
Zimbabwe U19s double up against Ireland ZZZZ12:31 amZZZZ
Zimbabwe Under 19s took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series against Ireland U19 with a ultimately comfortable 12 runs victory.
Ireland beaten by Zimbabwe in U19 opener ZZZZ8:39 amZZZZ
The countdown to next year’s Under 19 World Cup started for Ireland in one of the two host countries with a four wickets defeat by Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club.
Nathan Johns: 24 March ZZZZ10:06 amZZZZ
Cricket Ireland grows as a company while outside funding increases. Yet more cricket is not being played. What is going on?
Death of Pat Dineen ZZZZ2:08 amZZZZ
There was sad news this week with the death of former international Pat Dineen. By way of tribute we reproduce Edward Liddle's biography of the Munster legend.
Super Series fixtures released ZZZZ6:40 amZZZZ
Fixtures for the 2025 season of the Super Series have been released – this year the T20 Trophy competition will include three two-day festivals to provide a solid lead-in to the T20 World Cup European Qualifier in August. 
Riley to skipper Ireland U19's in Zimbabwe ZZZZ9:22 amZZZZ
Pembroke's Olly Riley will captain a 14-player squad that has been selected for an upcoming tour of Zimbabwe in what will also be a first tour for the side in the southern African country.   
Irish Cricket Awards ZZZZ1:18 amZZZZ
Mark Adair and Orla Prendergast crowned successful years in international cricket with the premier prizes at the 13th Business Plus Irish Cricket Awards.
Adair and Prendergast headline winners at Ireland awards ZZZZ1:40 amZZZZ
Mark Adair and Orla Prendergast were the big winners at the 13th Irish Cricket Awards held in Dublin, as they were respectively named Men’s and Women’s International Player of the Year for 2024. 
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Cade Carmichael could be in line for an Ireland debut this week
Cade Carmichael could be in line for an Ireland debut this week ©CricketEurope
Dream come true for Carmichael ZZZZ8:25 pmZZZZ
When 18-year-old Cade Carmichael packed his suitcase in Durban, he jetted off to Belfast with the stated aim of playing for Ireland. That is expected to happen next week for the Instonians batsman, named in the Ireland squad to face the West Indies in Dublin.
Under strength Ireland face West Indies challenge ZZZZ8:18 pmZZZZ
PAUL STIRLING will lead an under strength Ireland team against West Indies in the first of three one-day internationals at Clontarf today, knowing the odds are not in favour of him adding to his personal successes against the visitors.
More injury woe for Ireland ZZZZ11:50 pmZZZZ
Craig Young and Curtis Campher have both been ruled out of the ODI series against West Indies.
West Indies return to scene of the crime ZZZZ11:09 amZZZZ
The tri-series is perhaps best remembered on these shores for the marmalising an experienced Irish bowling lineup took at the hands of John Campbell and Shai Hope, the pair sharing an ODI record 365 run opening stand at Clontarf.
Mayes dares to dream of debut ZZZZ8:05 amZZZZ
Tom Mayes is one of three Ireland players hoping for a debut in their ODI series against the West Indies that gets underway in Clontarf on Wednesday.
Lloyd Tennant replaces Ed Joyce ZZZZ10:05 amZZZZ
Lloyd Tennant will take up the Head Coach role for Ireland Women from June 1st, replacing Ed Joyce.
Amy Hunter signs for Surrey ZZZZ6:24 amZZZZ
Surrey has confirmed the signing of Irish international Amy Hunter.
Ireland end Joyce era on a high after Scotland thriller ZZZZ11:49 pmZZZZ
Laura Delany scampered a leg-bye off the final ball of a thriller against Scotland in Lahore last night to give Ed Joyce a winning send off at the end of his six years as Ireland head coach.
Paul and Little star as Ireland beat Thailand ZZZZ1:07 amZZZZ
Leah Paul hammered 67 not out from 40 balls, and Gaby Lewis and Amy Hunter both scored half-centuries in Lahore yesterday as Ireland worked off some of their World Cup qualifying frustrations with a 46-run victory over Thailand.
Little takes five but too late ZZZZ5:31 amZZZZ
Ireland managed to beat Thailand by 46 runs to get their first win of the qualifiers but it was too little, too late.
Ireland's U19 finish series with a win ZZZZ10:07 amZZZZ
Ireland Under 19s finished their Zimbabwe tour on a high and denied the hosts a clean sweep in the five-match YODI series in Harare.
Leckey and Dijkstra hit 50s but Zimbabwe take 4-0 lead ZZZZ8:09 amZZZZ
There may have been a change of venue but it was a familiar tale of woe for Ireland Under 19's as they lost again to Zimbabwe in the fourth match of their youth ODI series.
Murray heroics in vain as Zimbabwe seal series ZZZZ12:22 amZZZZ
Pembroke's Dan Murray led a spirited Irish fightback but it was in vain as Zimbabwe edged the third youth ODI by two wickets to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
Zimbabwe U19s double up against Ireland ZZZZ12:31 amZZZZ
Zimbabwe Under 19s took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series against Ireland U19 with a ultimately comfortable 12 runs victory.
Ireland beaten by Zimbabwe in U19 opener ZZZZ8:39 amZZZZ
The countdown to next year’s Under 19 World Cup started for Ireland in one of the two host countries with a four wickets defeat by Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club.
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Lion-Cachet hooks Davidson for six
Lion-Cachet hooks Davidson for six (ICC.tv)
Billingham to welcome the Dutch Lions Army Series ZZZZ11:22 amZZZZ
Billingham Synthonia Cricket Club has been confirmed as the host of the 2025 North East Cricket Series later in the year.
Denmark: Ishøj and Glostrup go top in the T20 ZZZZ2:27 pmZZZZ
With Glostrup's victory over Svanholm, Ishøj and Glostrup now lead Series 1A after 4 matches, while in Series 1B it is Skanderborg and KB on top.
Dutch Topklasse Round 5: Hermes stay unbeaten as Kampong maintain their challenge ZZZZ10:07 amZZZZ
Hermes’ hopes of securing their first championship since 1946 survived a couple of major scares against VOC as they successfully defended a meagre total of 140.
Scottish Week 3: Arbroath become surprise leaders ZZZZ1:58 pmZZZZ
Arbroath have emerged as the somewhat surprise early leaders of the Eastern Premier after fashioning a third straight victory of the campaign at the expense of winless Meigle.
Denmark: Svanholm and Ishøj remain undefeated ZZZZ12:54 amZZZZ
Svanholm and Ishøj both had comfortable victories in the weekend's Elitedivision matches.
Scottish Week 2: Two ties on the same day ZZZZ1:12 pmZZZZ
A round up of the weekend's league and Scottish Cup action which saw two matches end with the scores level.
Irish Cricket Podcast with Nathan Johns and Ally McCalmont
All Ireland Cups
Winners Donemana (Paul Irwin)
Winners Donemana (Paul Irwin)
National Cup second round draw made ZZZZ8:53 amZZZZ
There are some intriguing clashes in the second round National Cup draw with 2014 winners Carrickfergus at home to Fox Lodge in one of the ties of the round.
Holders Phoenix face Malahide in last 16 ZZZZ8:26 amZZZZ
Holders Phoenix have been drawn away to 2002 winners Malahide in one of three all-Leinster clashes in the last 16 of the Irish Senior Cup.
National Cup round-up ZZZZ4:15 amZZZZ
There will be five teams from both Leinster and the North West, plus two apiece from the NCU, Munster and Connacht, in the last 16 of the National Cup.
Record chase sees Donemana through ZZZZ2:42 pmZZZZ
Donemana completed the last 16 line-up in the Irish Senior Cup after a late-night thriller at The Lawn, thanks to a record chase in the competition by the North West champions.
Record breaking Donemana stun Waringstown ZZZZ1:03 amZZZZ
It was a day to remember in the Irish Senior Cup as Donemana produced a record run chase to oust six-times winners Waringstown in the game of the day.
Irish Interprovincial
Rebecca Lowe and Bella Armstrong added a record partnership of 221.
Rebecca Lowe and Bella Armstrong added a record partnership of 221. (CricketEurope)
Armstrong and Lowe break record in Dragons win ZZZZ10:54 amZZZZ
Bella Armstrong and Rebecca Lowe’s record partnership led the Dragons to a seven wicket win in the Super Series50 interpro at Lisburn.
Doheny sends message to selectors ZZZZ4:00 amZZZZ
Stephen Doheny sent the watching Ireland selectors a message at Stormont yesterday with a match winning century as Munster Reds hammered the Northern Knights by six wickets.
Campher return for Knights clash ZZZZ9:56 pmZZZZ
Curtis Campher has been named in the Munster Reds squad for their Interpro clash with Northern Knights at Stormont.
Carmichael and Dockrell score centuries in interpro clash ZZZZ1:19 amZZZZ
CADE CARMICHAEL’S century for the Northern Knights was in a losing cause as they twice threw away strong positions to lose to defending champions Leinster Lightning by four wickets at Oak Hill.
Balbirnie century in vain as Munster beat Warriors ZZZZ1:16 amZZZZ
ANDY BALBIRNIE warmed up for next week’s one-day international series against the West Indies with a century for North-West Warriors in Cork yesterday before the Munster Reds scrambled to a three-wicket win in the InterPro Cup.
Lewis scorches Typhoons with record extending century ZZZZ11:03 pmZZZZ
Gaby Lewis was in the runs yet again making 137 as the Scorchers easily beat the Typhoons at Oak Hill in the Super Series.
Super Series fixtures released ZZZZ6:40 amZZZZ
Fixtures for the 2025 season of the Super Series have been released – this year the T20 Trophy competition will include three two-day festivals to provide a solid lead-in to the T20 World Cup European Qualifier in August. 
The View
Deryck Vincent: 17 May ZZZZ1:04 amZZZZ
Deryck Vincent pays an emotional tribute to his great friend Peter Prendergast who died earlier this week.
Ger Siggins: May 16 ZZZZ3:05 amZZZZ
WILLIAM McClintock’s amazing century off 30 balls for Donemana against Killyclooney last night – 10 fours and 9 sixes – could well be the fastest ever scored in Ireland.
Nathan Johns: May 12 ZZZZ6:04 amZZZZ
Cricket Ireland are receiving more money than ever, yet this summer is the most barren for senior internationals in a generation. Last week's dreadful interpro stream was the latest cutback. Where are they spending their money? Nathan Johns delves in.
Gary Murphy: 28 April ZZZZ10:16 amZZZZ
Associate Ireland spent years crying out for Full Member fixtures but since their promotion to the top table they've become what they used to hate.
Northern
Centurion Lara Maritz (Holywood CC)
Centurion Lara Maritz (Holywood CC)
Holywood top Women's Premiership ZZZZ1:48 amZZZZ
In the NCU Women’s Premiership, Holywood top the table after they won by 55 runs at North Down in a high scoring game.
Wins for Lisburn, Instonians and Cliftonville Academy in T20 Cup ZZZZ1:59 amZZZZ
HOLDERS Lisburn made it two wins from two in the latest round of group matches in the Lagan Valley Steels T20 Cup, beating Muckamore by six wickets at Wallace Park.
Dadswell hits daddy hundred as Instonians go top ZZZZ8:48 pmZZZZ
The records continue to tumble at Shaw’s Bridge this season. Just two weeks after Neil Rock hit the highest 20-over score in the NCU, Instonians scored 458, the highest ever total in the Premier League.
Three-way tie at top of Women's Premiership ZZZZ7:27 amZZZZ
There were victories on Sunday for Waringstown, Holywood and CSNI.
Carrick and Laurelvale set the pace ZZZZ5:01 amZZZZ
Carrick and Laurevale top Section One of the NCU after both won again.
Leinster
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Jamie Forbes (Rodney Smythe)
Leinster beat MCC by 22 runs ZZZZ2:27 amZZZZ
Cricket Leinster's President XI beat MCC Women by 22 runs in the first of their two games at Merrion.
Double hundred for Saif ZZZZ12:49 amZZZZ
RUNS flowed in College Park on Saturday, as Saif Ur Rehman Malik scored an unbeaten 211 for Dublin University 2nd XI against Mullingar 2nd XI in a 40-over Division 10 match.
Two out of two for Dublin University ZZZZ10:28 pmZZZZ
Dublin University made it two wins from two in their quest for the Siggins Cup, beating South Leinster by 20 runs at College Park.
Death of Peter Prendergast ZZZZ1:43 amZZZZ
There was sad news on Tuesday with the death of Peter Prendergast. A talented batsman with Clontarf predominantly and latterly Pembroke.
North West
Roy McGerrigle made his Donemana debut with his father Dwayne (CricketEurope)
Roy McGerrigle made his Donemana debut with his father Dwayne (Stephen McCartney)
Handy Andy gets Strabane welcome win ZZZZ10:58 pmZZZZ
It hasn’t been the best of starts to the season for Strabane, but the Red Caps got back on track with a vengeance on Saturday as they overcame the challenge of Donegal side St Johnston.
Curry hot stuff for Donemana ZZZZ10:56 pmZZZZ
Raymond Curry continues to prove his quality for Donemana.
Young guns Bready up and running ZZZZ10:54 pmZZZZ
While most of the Premiership sides had little trouble accounting for their lower ranked opponents in the Senior Cup, Bready had to dig deep into their fighting reserves to overcome the challenge of near neighbours Fox Lodge in the Tyrone derby clash.
Thrilling night of T20's in NW ZZZZ10:36 pmZZZZ
There were wins for Donemana, Eglinton, Coleraine, Bonds Glen, St Johnston, and Fox Lodge, while Newbuildings and Bready tied.
Fox Lodge and Bready set pace in Women's Premiership ZZZZ9:30 pmZZZZ
There were convincing wins in the Women's Premiership for Fox Lodge and Bready, while Strabane collected the points after Coleraine forfeited.
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William Porterfield has been named in the Ireland Over 40's squad
William Porterfield has been named in the Ireland Over 40's squad ©CricketEurope
Porterfield named in Ireland squad to play England ZZZZ1:47 amZZZZ
William Porterfield has been named in the Ireland Over 40's team that will play against their English counterparts at High Wycombe next month.
Connacht Cricket Union officially affiliated to Cricket Ireland ZZZZ2:16 amZZZZ
Irish cricket now has five affiliated Provincial Unions after Connacht Cricket Union (CCU) was endorsed at the Cricket Ireland Annual General Meeting.
Donna Armstrong succeeds Stella Downes as President ZZZZ10:38 amZZZZ
Former Irish international Donna Armstrong has been formally appointed the Cricket Ireland President for the next 12 months, succeeding Stella Downes at a handover ceremony as part of the Cricket Ireland annual General Meeting.
Death of Pat Dineen ZZZZ2:08 amZZZZ
There was sad news this week with the death of former international Pat Dineen. By way of tribute we reproduce Edward Liddle's biography of the Munster legend.
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