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Men's T20 World Cup Euro Qualifier
Italy beat Guernsey by 7 wickets
Voorburg, 5 July.
Guernsey 122-9 (20 overs; T Nightingale 35; H Manenti 3-17, B Manenti 2-21)
Italy 127-3 (14 overs; J Mosca 66*, J Burns 30, H Manenti 22)
The afternoon match saw Italy - with a strong squad looking to pull off a surprise run to the World Cup - take on the unfancied Guernsey side. Italy won the toss and asked their opponents to bat first, restricting them to 122-9 from their 20 overs. Harry Manenti was the pick of the bowlers with 3-17, whilst Tom Nightingale's 35 was the only score of note in the Guernsey innings. Italy had little trouble chasing down their target with Justin Mosca hitting an unbeaten 66 from 37 balls to secure a seven wicket win with six overs to spare.
Men's T20 World Cup Euro Qualifier
Netherlands beat Jersey by 7 wickets.
Voorburg, 5 July.
Jersey 160-7 (20 overs; Z Tribe 39, C Brennan 32*, J Jenner 27; K Klein 3-42, B de Leede 2-23)
Netherlands 161-3 (19.3 overs; M O'Dowd 62, Z Lion-Cachet 50, S Edwards 41*)
Final Scores today and the past 2 days
Headline News
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CSNI needing a favour from Woodvale ZZZZ12:31 amZZZZ
CIYMS and Muckamore win in the Premiership, which means CSNI need a favour from Woodvale against North Down if they are to make the top six.
Instonians and Waringstown to meet in Challenge Cup final ZZZZ12:25 amZZZZ
Waringstown easily accounted for Woodvale, while Instonians survived a late wobble to beat Lisburn.
Joy of six for Kerr and Anthony ZZZZ12:21 amZZZZ
Six wicket hauls for Levi Kerr and David Anthony help Fox Lodge and St Johnston win, while Divan Posthumus makes 107 in a Bonds Glen win over Burndennett.
Donemana edge out Coleraine to go top ZZZZ12:15 amZZZZ
There were wins in the Premiership for Donemana, Newbuildings, Brigade and Ardmore.
Alan Murray T20 Cup last four decided ZZZZ11:39 pmZZZZ
Phoenix, Leinster, Malahide and The Hills will meet in the semi-finals next week after topping their respective groups.
Netherlands and Italy win as European qualifier underway ZZZZ10:41 amZZZZ
The two European qualifiers for next years men's T20 World Cup will be decided in the Netherlands this week.
Mixed fortunes for Donemana ZZZZ12:50 amZZZZ
It was a mixed weekend for Donemana who reached yet another NW Senior Cup final with a convincing win at Brigade to set up a repeat of the 2024 final.
Fox Lodge hunting silverware ZZZZ12:33 amZZZZ
It’s a huge weekend of cricket ahead for Fox Lodge who have a cup final on Friday night, followed by a crucial league match against Glendermott.
Sentinels ZZZZ12:07 amZZZZ
An evening of history was held in Malahide Cricket Club based around an old club photo from the year 1901.
Extra spice as Lisburn meet Instonians twice ZZZZ11:55 pmZZZZ
There is sure to be a little extra spice when Instonians meet Lisburn this weekend, not once but twice, at Shaw’s Bridge.
Irish National and Senior Cup draws eventually released ZZZZ11:44 pmZZZZ
It took a while, but Cricket Ireland eventually released the draw for the semi-finals of the National Cup on Friday afternoon.
Good week for Strabane and John Mooney ZZZZ12:28 amZZZZ
It’s been an excellent week in the region for John Mooney with the former Irish international helping Strabane retain the Sperrin Springs Cup with victory against Bonds Glen at St Johnston.
Dutch Lions unveil North East Series squad ZZZZ12:01 amZZZZ
KNCB Dutch Lions World Cup qualifying plans took further shape  with the confirmation of their squad, who will start their preparation at the ‘North East Cricket Series’ later this month. 
Wins for Lightning and Knights on second day at Bready ZZZZ1:00 amZZZZ
LEINSTER Lightning made it seven bonus point wins on the bounce as they brushed aside the North West Warriors with a 79-run victory on the second day of the T20 Interprovincial series at Bready.
A win on and off the field ZZZZ7:14 amZZZZ
Three of the home team’s current international players, Orla Prendergast , Sarah Forbes and Louise Little ran a fundraiser on behalf of the Irish Heart Foundation.  Following the recent passing of her father, The Irish Heart Foundation carries additional poignancy for Orla.
National Cup heartbreak for Ballyspallen? ZZZZ12:51 amZZZZ
It appears that Cricket Ireland have thrown Ballyspallen out of the National Cup and they won't be in the draw for the semi-finals.
Lightning move step closer to title ZZZZ12:11 amZZZZ
Leinster Lightning moved a step closer to wrapping up the T20 Trophy title a week early after they trounced an out of sorts Knights.
Leinster march on ZZZZ2:12 pmZZZZ
LEINSTER’S relentless march towards another T20 Interprovincial Trophy continued with a nine-wicket demolition of the Northern Knights at Bready.
Scottish Week 9: Falkland finally get off the mark ZZZZ12:35 amZZZZ
Falkland’s long wait for an Eastern Premier win came to an end on Saturday when they overcame a dogged Edinburgh South team at Scroggie Park.
Dutch Topklasse Round 13: Kampong go marching on ZZZZ12:31 amZZZZ
Step by step, Kampong Utrecht are moving towards the club’s first national championship since 1992, recording a nine-wicket victory over Hermes-DVS on Saturday and opening up a five-point gap between the leaders and their nearest challengers.
Cricket Ireland finally announce contracts ZZZZ10:35 amZZZZ
Almost four months after they were given, Cricket Ireland finally confirmed player contracts with PJ Moor and James McCollum omitted.
Magnificent seven for Seneth as Munster stun NCU ZZZZ9:52 amZZZZ
Munster produced the shock of the youth interprovincials as Seneth Sumanasinghe put the NCU U17s in a spin with a magnificent seven-wicket haul to clinch a famous three-run win
It's the Orla show yet again ZZZZ5:49 amZZZZ
This was the Orla Prendergast show, another stand-out performance from the Ireland international extending Dragons lead at the top of the SS20 table and ensuring a fourth straight victory.
Ulster Plate semi-final draw made ZZZZ4:17 amZZZZ
Woodvale will play Ardmore, while Fox Lodge face Donemana.
Ulster Plate semi-finalists decided ZZZZ2:13 amZZZZ
Woodvale, Donemana, Ardmore and Fox Lodge are through to the last four.
CSNI disappoint in Belmont loss ZZZZ3:03 amZZZZ
A long-time Civil Service North follower told me on Saturday, after the Stormont side had been bowled out for 79 by CIYMS, that “I have never seen worse”.
CIYMS confirm top six berth ZZZZ3:01 amZZZZ
CIYMS confirmed their place in the top six ahead of the split in the NCU Premier League with a crushing eight wickets win over rivals Civil Service North.
And then there were four ZZZZ1:40 pmZZZZ
Ballyspallen, Counties Kerry and Galway, plus Carrickfergus reach last four of the National Cup.
Clontarf stun Pembroke in Irish Cup ZZZZ1:33 pmZZZZ
Wins for Clontarf, Balbriggan, Malahide and Lisburn in Irish Senior Cup.
Strabane beat Bonds Glen to win Sperrin Springs Cup ZZZZ1:31 pmZZZZ
Strabane got the better of Bonds Glen in the Donegal sunshine at St Johnston.
Phoenix in the runs as Pembroke flex muscles ZZZZ11:34 pmZZZZ
George Dockrell hits 202, Eshan O'Sullivan takes six wickets, while Pembroke look in ominous form.
Instonians and Waringstown share lead as Lisburn falter ZZZZ10:41 pmZZZZ
There were Premiership wins for CIYMS, Instonians, Waringstown, Cliftonville Academy, and Muckamore.
Lightning remain on course for title ZZZZ1:40 amZZZZ
HARRY Tector’s half century and three wickets for George Dockrell ensured Leinster Lightning remained on course to defend their T20 interprovincial Trophy with a 32-run win over the Northern Knights at Stormont.
Dreamer whose ambition proved fatal ZZZZ1:02 pmZZZZ
Warren Deutrom’s vision brought Irish cricket to unimagined heights but an ill-judged T20 tournament spelt the end
Deutrom resignation bombshell ZZZZ11:11 pmZZZZ
After two decades, a change at the top and fresh impetus is probably overdue but Irish cricket will always owe a huge debt of gratitude to a man whose drive and diplomacy has achieved so much.
Lightning lead table from Knights ZZZZ8:13 amZZZZ
There were wins on the second day by Leinster Lightning and Northern Knights.
Warren Deutrom to step down ZZZZ2:40 amZZZZ
Cricket Ireland has today confirmed that Chief Executive Officer, Warren Deutrom, will step down as Chief Executive Officer at the end of August.
Simon Corlett: 25 June ZZZZ11:35 pmZZZZ
Where have all the swing bowlers gone? Simon Corlett asks the question and the reasons for their disappearance from the modern game.
Lightning and Warriors win on opening day ZZZZ1:06 pmZZZZ
SAM Topping and Jared Wilson were the stars as the Warriors avenged last week’s heavy defeat to the Northern Knights, winning a rain-affect contest at Stormont by 38 runs (DLS).
Clontarf continue to impress ZZZZ12:57 amZZZZ
There were wins on Sunday for The Hills, Leinster, Phoenix, Balbriggan, Clontarf and Pembroke.
Dragons win again to top the T20 table ZZZZ6:38 amZZZZ
Defending champions the Dragons made it two wins from two as they chased down 176 to beat the Scorchers by seven wickets with an over to spare in the T20 Trophy at Bready.
Dutch Topklasse Round 12: VOC and Sparta win as relegation battle heats up ZZZZ1:36 amZZZZ
The battle to avoid relegation heated up several more degrees on Saturday, as the bottom four slugged it out in two crucial matches.
Scottish Week 8: Watt and Berrington play starring roles ZZZZ1:33 amZZZZ
Centuries from the two Scotland stars were the highlights of a busy weekend of league and cup cricket.
Hunter in the runs again ZZZZ12:25 amZZZZ
Amy Hunter was in the runs yet again as the Dragons started their quest for a cup double with a ten-run win over the Typhoons at Bready in a contest reduced to 15 overs.
Grassi hundred highlight of T20 night ZZZZ1:54 amZZZZ
Jamie Grassi hit an unbeaten 115 for North County, while there were also wins for Leinster, Railway Union, Clontarf, Malahide, The Hills, Dublin University, and Phoenix.
Ian Callender: 20 June ZZZZ6:10 amZZZZ
Ian Callender interviews Stephen Doheny about his 150 for Munster Reds and his international ambitions.
Super Dragons clinch cup ZZZZ2:29 amZZZZ
Dragons won the SS50 Series with a crushing victory over Scorchers at Wallace Park with Amy Hunter and Orla Prendergast the stars.
Hunter and Prendergast see Dragons to Super 50 title ZZZZ12:33 amZZZZ
An Amy Hunter century and five wickets for Orla Prendergast led the Dragons to the Super 50 title with a record-breaking 274-run win over the Scorchers at Wallace Park.
Ireland hammered by West Indies ZZZZ10:17 pmZZZZ
Matthew Humphreys was the one shining light for Ireland in Co Tyrone as the Boys in Green suffered a 62-run shellacking by the West Indies in a high-octane T20 international at the fast-scoring Bready ground.
Little ruled out of West Indies series ZZZZ12:39 amZZZZ
Josh Little has joined Ireland’s ever-growing injury list and been forced to withdraw from the three-match T20 international series against the West Indies that gets underway in Co Tyrone today.
Wooden spoon for Ireland Universities ZZZZ1:11 pmZZZZ
IRISH Universities participated in the Hone McGregor Trophy in glorious conditions in Fenner’s this week, but left with the wooden spoon after two four-wicket defeats.
Ireland beaten in Universities opener ZZZZ12:37 amZZZZ
Tom Johnson played a starring role for Irish Universities in their opening clash with St Andrew's, but in a losing cause as the Scottish side prevailed by four wickets.
England beat Ireland in Over-40 challenge ZZZZ1:22 amZZZZ
Ireland lost their annual challenge match against their English counterparts by five wickets on Tuesday at High Wycombe.
Nathan Johns: 9 June ZZZZ12:19 amZZZZ
Seven years after the idea for a European franchise tournament was first floated, the latest iteration has been postponed. We were told unequivocally that this time would be different.
Prendergast century sets up Dragons win ZZZZ6:29 amZZZZ
Dragons leapfrogged Scorchers to resume their position at the top of the table with a century from Orla Prendergast the key to their 46 runs win at Oak Hill.
Three replacements named in Ireland squad ZZZZ10:01 amZZZZ
Ireland's injury concerns continue with three changes to the originally named squad for next week's T20I series against the West Indies at Bready.
No regrets for Neill ZZZZ1:52 amZZZZ
Jordan Neill says if he faced the same situation when playing for Ireland, he would not hesitate to do it again, even though it ended his first appearance for his adopted country just 21 overs into last Sunday’s one-day international against West Indies.
MCC turn up the heat on Munster ZZZZ3:13 amZZZZ
MCC continued their tour of Ireland with a 36-run win against Munster Heat at Farmers Cross on Tuesday.
Ruthless West Indies dismantle Ireland ZZZZ3:25 pmZZZZ
After four successive defeats to Ireland, it was no surprise that the West Indians came back hard in the third game of their ODI series in Clontarf. In a game interrupted by showers, the tourists came out on top by a whopping 197 runs to share the series 1-1.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.   
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Irish National and Senior Cup draws eventually released ZZZZ11:44 pmZZZZ
It took a while, but Cricket Ireland eventually released the draw for the semi-finals of the National Cup on Friday afternoon.
National Cup heartbreak for Ballyspallen? ZZZZ12:51 amZZZZ
It appears that Cricket Ireland have thrown Ballyspallen out of the National Cup and they won't be in the draw for the semi-finals.
Ulster Plate semi-final draw made ZZZZ4:17 amZZZZ
Woodvale will play Ardmore, while Fox Lodge face Donemana.
Ulster Plate semi-finalists decided ZZZZ2:13 amZZZZ
Woodvale, Donemana, Ardmore and Fox Lodge are through to the last four.
And then there were four ZZZZ1:40 pmZZZZ
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Netherlands and Italy win as European qualifier underway ZZZZ10:41 amZZZZ
The two European qualifiers for next years men's T20 World Cup will be decided in the Netherlands this week.
Dutch Lions unveil North East Series squad ZZZZ12:01 amZZZZ
KNCB Dutch Lions World Cup qualifying plans took further shape  with the confirmation of their squad, who will start their preparation at the ‘North East Cricket Series’ later this month. 
Scottish Week 9: Falkland finally get off the mark ZZZZ12:35 amZZZZ
Falkland’s long wait for an Eastern Premier win came to an end on Saturday when they overcame a dogged Edinburgh South team at Scroggie Park.
Dutch Topklasse Round 13: Kampong go marching on ZZZZ12:31 amZZZZ
Step by step, Kampong Utrecht are moving towards the club’s first national championship since 1992, recording a nine-wicket victory over Hermes-DVS on Saturday and opening up a five-point gap between the leaders and their nearest challengers.
Dutch Topklasse Round 12: VOC and Sparta win as relegation battle heats up ZZZZ1:36 amZZZZ
The battle to avoid relegation heated up several more degrees on Saturday, as the bottom four slugged it out in two crucial matches.
Scottish Week 8: Watt and Berrington play starring roles ZZZZ1:33 amZZZZ
Centuries from the two Scotland stars were the highlights of a busy weekend of league and cup cricket.
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Winner Leinster U17 squad
Winner Leinster U17 squad (Cricket Leinster)
Wins for Lightning and Knights on second day at Bready ZZZZ1:00 amZZZZ
LEINSTER Lightning made it seven bonus point wins on the bounce as they brushed aside the North West Warriors with a 79-run victory on the second day of the T20 Interprovincial series at Bready.
Lightning move step closer to title ZZZZ12:11 amZZZZ
Leinster Lightning moved a step closer to wrapping up the T20 Trophy title a week early after they trounced an out of sorts Knights.
Leinster march on ZZZZ2:12 pmZZZZ
LEINSTER’S relentless march towards another T20 Interprovincial Trophy continued with a nine-wicket demolition of the Northern Knights at Bready.
Magnificent seven for Seneth as Munster stun NCU ZZZZ9:52 amZZZZ
Munster produced the shock of the youth interprovincials as Seneth Sumanasinghe put the NCU U17s in a spin with a magnificent seven-wicket haul to clinch a famous three-run win
It's the Orla show yet again ZZZZ5:49 amZZZZ
This was the Orla Prendergast show, another stand-out performance from the Ireland international extending Dragons lead at the top of the SS20 table and ensuring a fourth straight victory.
Lightning remain on course for title ZZZZ1:40 amZZZZ
HARRY Tector’s half century and three wickets for George Dockrell ensured Leinster Lightning remained on course to defend their T20 interprovincial Trophy with a 32-run win over the Northern Knights at Stormont.
Dragons win again to top the T20 table ZZZZ6:38 amZZZZ
Defending champions the Dragons made it two wins from two as they chased down 176 to beat the Scorchers by seven wickets with an over to spare in the T20 Trophy at Bready.
Hunter in the runs again ZZZZ12:25 amZZZZ
Amy Hunter was in the runs yet again as the Dragons started their quest for a cup double with a ten-run win over the Typhoons at Bready in a contest reduced to 15 overs.
Super Dragons clinch cup ZZZZ2:29 amZZZZ
Dragons won the SS50 Series with a crushing victory over Scorchers at Wallace Park with Amy Hunter and Orla Prendergast the stars.
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CSNI needing a favour from Woodvale ZZZZ12:31 amZZZZ
CIYMS and Muckamore win in the Premiership, which means CSNI need a favour from Woodvale against North Down if they are to make the top six.
Instonians and Waringstown to meet in Challenge Cup final ZZZZ12:25 amZZZZ
Waringstown easily accounted for Woodvale, while Instonians survived a late wobble to beat Lisburn.
Extra spice as Lisburn meet Instonians twice ZZZZ11:55 pmZZZZ
There is sure to be a little extra spice when Instonians meet Lisburn this weekend, not once but twice, at Shaw’s Bridge.
CSNI disappoint in Belmont loss ZZZZ3:03 amZZZZ
A long-time Civil Service North follower told me on Saturday, after the Stormont side had been bowled out for 79 by CIYMS, that “I have never seen worse”.
CIYMS confirm top six berth ZZZZ3:01 amZZZZ
CIYMS confirmed their place in the top six ahead of the split in the NCU Premier League with a crushing eight wickets win over rivals Civil Service North.
North West
Strabane cheer the win
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Joy of six for Kerr and Anthony ZZZZ12:21 amZZZZ
Six wicket hauls for Levi Kerr and David Anthony help Fox Lodge and St Johnston win, while Divan Posthumus makes 107 in a Bonds Glen win over Burndennett.
Donemana edge out Coleraine to go top ZZZZ12:15 amZZZZ
There were wins in the Premiership for Donemana, Newbuildings, Brigade and Ardmore.
Mixed fortunes for Donemana ZZZZ12:50 amZZZZ
It was a mixed weekend for Donemana who reached yet another NW Senior Cup final with a convincing win at Brigade to set up a repeat of the 2024 final.
Fox Lodge hunting silverware ZZZZ12:33 amZZZZ
It’s a huge weekend of cricket ahead for Fox Lodge who have a cup final on Friday night, followed by a crucial league match against Glendermott.
Good week for Strabane and John Mooney ZZZZ12:28 amZZZZ
It’s been an excellent week in the region for John Mooney with the former Irish international helping Strabane retain the Sperrin Springs Cup with victory against Bonds Glen at St Johnston.
Leinster
Shane Getkate and Eknoor Singh added 144
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Alan Murray T20 Cup last four decided ZZZZ11:39 pmZZZZ
Phoenix, Leinster, Malahide and The Hills will meet in the semi-finals next week after topping their respective groups.
Sentinels ZZZZ12:07 amZZZZ
An evening of history was held in Malahide Cricket Club based around an old club photo from the year 1901.
A win on and off the field ZZZZ7:14 amZZZZ
Three of the home team’s current international players, Orla Prendergast , Sarah Forbes and Louise Little ran a fundraiser on behalf of the Irish Heart Foundation.  Following the recent passing of her father, The Irish Heart Foundation carries additional poignancy for Orla.
Phoenix in the runs as Pembroke flex muscles ZZZZ11:34 pmZZZZ
George Dockrell hits 202, Eshan O'Sullivan takes six wickets, while Pembroke look in ominous form.
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Simon Corlett: 25 June ZZZZ11:35 pmZZZZ
Where have all the swing bowlers gone? Simon Corlett asks the question and the reasons for their disappearance from the modern game.
Ian Callender: 20 June ZZZZ6:10 amZZZZ
Ian Callender interviews Stephen Doheny about his 150 for Munster Reds and his international ambitions.
Nathan Johns: 9 June ZZZZ12:19 amZZZZ
Seven years after the idea for a European franchise tournament was first floated, the latest iteration has been postponed. We were told unequivocally that this time would be different.
Deryck Vincent: 17 May ZZZZ1:04 amZZZZ
Deryck Vincent pays an emotional tribute to his great friend Peter Prendergast who died earlier this week.
Irish International
Warren Deutrom
Warren Deutrom ©Sportsfile
Cricket Ireland finally announce contracts ZZZZ10:35 amZZZZ
Almost four months after they were given, Cricket Ireland finally confirmed player contracts with PJ Moor and James McCollum omitted.
Ireland hammered by West Indies ZZZZ10:17 pmZZZZ
Matthew Humphreys was the one shining light for Ireland in Co Tyrone as the Boys in Green suffered a 62-run shellacking by the West Indies in a high-octane T20 international at the fast-scoring Bready ground.
Little ruled out of West Indies series ZZZZ12:39 amZZZZ
Josh Little has joined Ireland’s ever-growing injury list and been forced to withdraw from the three-match T20 international series against the West Indies that gets underway in Co Tyrone today.
Three replacements named in Ireland squad ZZZZ10:01 amZZZZ
Ireland's injury concerns continue with three changes to the originally named squad for next week's T20I series against the West Indies at Bready.
No regrets for Neill ZZZZ1:52 amZZZZ
Jordan Neill says if he faced the same situation when playing for Ireland, he would not hesitate to do it again, even though it ended his first appearance for his adopted country just 21 overs into last Sunday’s one-day international against West Indies.
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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Ireland Universities ©Ger Siggins
Dreamer whose ambition proved fatal ZZZZ1:02 pmZZZZ
Warren Deutrom’s vision brought Irish cricket to unimagined heights but an ill-judged T20 tournament spelt the end
Deutrom resignation bombshell ZZZZ11:11 pmZZZZ
After two decades, a change at the top and fresh impetus is probably overdue but Irish cricket will always owe a huge debt of gratitude to a man whose drive and diplomacy has achieved so much.
Warren Deutrom to step down ZZZZ2:40 amZZZZ
Cricket Ireland has today confirmed that Chief Executive Officer, Warren Deutrom, will step down as Chief Executive Officer at the end of August.
Wooden spoon for Ireland Universities ZZZZ1:11 pmZZZZ
IRISH Universities participated in the Hone McGregor Trophy in glorious conditions in Fenner’s this week, but left with the wooden spoon after two four-wicket defeats.
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