Cricket Ireland initiative looks to broaden appeal Cricket Ireland have outlined their plans to become a mainstream sport, with the goal of rivalling the popularity of the likes of football, rugby and GAA by 2020. Cricket • 26 Apr 16
Cricket Ireland initiative looks to broaden appeal Cricket Ireland have outlined their plans to become a mainstream sport, with the goal of rivalling the popularity of the likes of football, rugby and GAA by 2020. Cricket • 26 Apr 16
Ed Joyce considering new Ireland contract offer Ed Joyce is carefully considering a two-year central contract offer from Cricket Ireland, while 11 other players have been offered the same and another eight have been offered one-year deals. Cricket • 05 Feb 16
Ed Joyce considering new Ireland contract offer Ed Joyce is carefully considering a two-year central contract offer from Cricket Ireland, while 11 other players have been offered the same and another eight have been offered one-year deals. Cricket • 05 Feb 16
Ireland confirm Sri Lanka and Pakistan series Cricket Ireland have confirmed a one-day international series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan for next summer in Malahide. Cricket • 10 Dec 15
Ireland confirm Sri Lanka and Pakistan series Cricket Ireland have confirmed a one-day international series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan for next summer in Malahide. Cricket • 10 Dec 15
John Mooney hangs up his pads for Ireland John Mooney has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. Cricket • 07 Dec 15
John Mooney hangs up his pads for Ireland John Mooney has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. Cricket • 07 Dec 15
Bracewell: I'll fight for Ireland's Test dream New Ireland cricket coach John Bracewell has revealed that the prospect of helping the country achieve Test status was a major motivation for him taking the job. Cricket • 07 May 15
Bracewell: I'll fight for Ireland's Test dream New Ireland cricket coach John Bracewell has revealed that the prospect of helping the country achieve Test status was a major motivation for him taking the job. Cricket • 07 May 15
John Bracewell confirmed as Cricket Ireland coach New Zealander John Bracewell has been appointed as Cricket Ireland's new head coach, replacing Phil Simmons who left last month. Cricket • 07 May 15
John Bracewell confirmed as Cricket Ireland coach New Zealander John Bracewell has been appointed as Cricket Ireland's new head coach, replacing Phil Simmons who left last month. Cricket • 07 May 15
VIDEO: John Mooney on Irish cricket Ireland cricketer John Mooney has revealed how difficult the recent World Cup campaign was for him as he continues to battle mental health issues. Cricket • 29 Mar 15
VIDEO: John Mooney on Irish cricket Ireland cricketer John Mooney has revealed how difficult the recent World Cup campaign was for him as he continues to battle mental health issues. Cricket • 29 Mar 15
Column: Ireland gear up for Pakistan showdown We're at the business end of the Cricket World Cup and Ireland are on the verge of something special, writes John Kenny from Adelaide. Cricket • 18 Mar 15
Column: Ireland gear up for Pakistan showdown We're at the business end of the Cricket World Cup and Ireland are on the verge of something special, writes John Kenny from Adelaide. Cricket • 18 Mar 15
Porterfield: Ireland must move on from SA beating Ireland must put their chastening South Africa experience behind them to stay on their game when it really matters as a hectic late run of World Cup Pool B fixtures looms, says skipper William Porterfield. Cricket • 05 Mar 15
Porterfield: Ireland must move on from SA beating Ireland must put their chastening South Africa experience behind them to stay on their game when it really matters as a hectic late run of World Cup Pool B fixtures looms, says skipper William Porterfield. Cricket • 05 Mar 15
Niall O’Brien: Zimbabwe game ‘huge’ for Ireland A win against Zimbabwe would put Ireland back in a good position to take a quarter-final spot at the Cricket World Cup, according to Niall O’Brien, who described the game as “huge”. Cricket • 04 Mar 15
Niall O’Brien: Zimbabwe game ‘huge’ for Ireland A win against Zimbabwe would put Ireland back in a good position to take a quarter-final spot at the Cricket World Cup, according to Niall O’Brien, who described the game as “huge”. Cricket • 04 Mar 15
Column: Lip service to Irish cricket continues The International Cricket Council's decision to reduce the number of teams for the 2019 World Cup could spell disaster for Ireland, writes John Kenny. Cricket • 04 Mar 15
Column: Lip service to Irish cricket continues The International Cricket Council's decision to reduce the number of teams for the 2019 World Cup could spell disaster for Ireland, writes John Kenny. Cricket • 04 Mar 15
Andy Balbirnie steers Ireland to Bangladesh win Ireland completed their World Cup preparations with a confidence-boosting four-wicket win over Bangladesh in Sydney. Cricket • 12 Feb 15
Andy Balbirnie steers Ireland to Bangladesh win Ireland completed their World Cup preparations with a confidence-boosting four-wicket win over Bangladesh in Sydney. Cricket • 12 Feb 15
Cricket Ireland announces central-contract players Lee Nelson and Chris Dougherty are the newcomers in the Cricket Ireland central-contract panel for 2015. Cricket • 11 Feb 15
Cricket Ireland announces central-contract players Lee Nelson and Chris Dougherty are the newcomers in the Cricket Ireland central-contract panel for 2015. Cricket • 11 Feb 15
Andrew White retires from international cricket Ireland’s most capped player Andrew White has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. Cricket • 10 Feb 15
Andrew White retires from international cricket Ireland’s most capped player Andrew White has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. Cricket • 10 Feb 15
Jason Gillespie: Give Ireland Test status Former Australia paceman Jason Gillespie has called for Ireland to be elevated to the Test cricket ranks. Cricket • 15 Dec 14
Jason Gillespie: Give Ireland Test status Former Australia paceman Jason Gillespie has called for Ireland to be elevated to the Test cricket ranks. Cricket • 15 Dec 14
O'Brien takes Men’s Player of the Year gong Ireland stars Kevin O’Brien and Cecelia Joyce have been rewarded for impressive international seasons by being named winners of the top prizes in the 2014 Cricket Ireland Awards. Cricket • 19 Nov 14
O'Brien takes Men’s Player of the Year gong Ireland stars Kevin O’Brien and Cecelia Joyce have been rewarded for impressive international seasons by being named winners of the top prizes in the 2014 Cricket Ireland Awards. Cricket • 19 Nov 14
Porterfield leaves Ireland tour Captain William Porterfield has returned home from Ireland’s acclimatisation tour of Australia and New Zealand due to personal reasons. Cricket • 17 Oct 14
Porterfield leaves Ireland tour Captain William Porterfield has returned home from Ireland’s acclimatisation tour of Australia and New Zealand due to personal reasons. Cricket • 17 Oct 14
Ireland Cricket Academy Ireland cricketer John Mooney speaks to John Kenny about the establishment of the Ireland Cricket Academy Cricket • 17 Sep 14
Ireland Cricket Academy Ireland cricketer John Mooney speaks to John Kenny about the establishment of the Ireland Cricket Academy Cricket • 17 Sep 14
Major 10-year sponsor boost for Cricket Ireland Irish cricket has been given a multi-million euro boost as a 10-year sponsorship deal with an Indian conglomerate was confirmed this afternoon. Cricket • 17 Sep 14
Major 10-year sponsor boost for Cricket Ireland Irish cricket has been given a multi-million euro boost as a 10-year sponsorship deal with an Indian conglomerate was confirmed this afternoon. Cricket • 17 Sep 14
Doherty elected president of Cricket Ireland Joe Doherty has received the highest honour in Irish cricket, being elected president of Cricket Ireland at the AGM held in Dundalk today. Cricket • 27 Apr 14
Doherty elected president of Cricket Ireland Joe Doherty has received the highest honour in Irish cricket, being elected president of Cricket Ireland at the AGM held in Dundalk today. Cricket • 27 Apr 14
Joyce scoops top honour Ed Joyce has been named as Ireland's International Men's Player of the Year at the RSA Cricket Ireland Awards. Cricket • 12 Oct 13
Joyce scoops top honour Ed Joyce has been named as Ireland's International Men's Player of the Year at the RSA Cricket Ireland Awards. Cricket • 12 Oct 13
Cricket Ireland awards 17 central contracts Cricket Ireland have awarded 17 central contracts for the 2013 season. Cricket • 14 Feb 13
Cricket Ireland awards 17 central contracts Cricket Ireland have awarded 17 central contracts for the 2013 season. Cricket • 14 Feb 13
Pakistan to visit Ireland for ODIs in May Cricket Ireland has confirmed that a two-match one-day international series with Pakistan will take place in May. Cricket • 21 Jan 13
Pakistan to visit Ireland for ODIs in May Cricket Ireland has confirmed that a two-match one-day international series with Pakistan will take place in May. Cricket • 21 Jan 13
Ireland cricketers to face Aussie A side Cricket Ireland has confirmed that it will play an Australia A side in a four-day contest this summer, with the fixture pencilled in for 14-17 June. Cricket • 20 Nov 12
Ireland cricketers to face Aussie A side Cricket Ireland has confirmed that it will play an Australia A side in a four-day contest this summer, with the fixture pencilled in for 14-17 June. Cricket • 20 Nov 12
Twenty20 cricket coming to Ireland Irish supporters will get their first taste of international Twenty20 cricket against a Test nation on home soil when Ireland take on Bangladesh in a three match series. Cricket • 07 Jul 12
Twenty20 cricket coming to Ireland Irish supporters will get their first taste of international Twenty20 cricket against a Test nation on home soil when Ireland take on Bangladesh in a three match series. Cricket • 07 Jul 12
