The Irish Times

Cricket Ireland to offer professional contracts to women in 2019

Move comes 10 years after full-time contracts were introduced for men

Tue Dec 18 2018 - 18:41

Ireland to play three ODIs against Zimbabwe in Harare

John Bracewell’s side will also play a four-day game against Zimbabwe A

Fri Sept 11 2015 - 09:56

Ireland cricketer Alex Cusack announces international retirement

All-rounder has struggled with injuries over recent years

Thu Aug 13 2015 - 16:14

Ireland bow out with meagre batting performance

Netherlands enjoy five-wicket victory in World T20 qualifying semis at Malahide

Sat Jul 25 2015 - 20:10

Remarkable series of results sees Ireland qualify for World T20 finals

A seven wicket win over Jersey puts and end to recent series of defeats

Sun Jul 19 2015 - 18:41

PNG put end to Ireland winning streak in World T20 qualifier

Late hitting from tailender helps Pacific Islanders create shock in Belfast

Wed Jul 15 2015 - 19:27

Ireland make it 20 straight T20 qualifier victories with USA win

Two from two for John Bracewell’s side as Americans are bowled out for 100

Sun Jul 12 2015 - 17:11

Ireland begin title defence with seven-wicket win over Namibia

Skipper William Porterfield makes success of move to No 3 with unbeaten 56

Fri Jul 10 2015 - 19:43

Ireland’s bowlers work out against Oman

Alex Cusack and Tyrone Kane both strike in their opening overs

Tue Jul 07 2015 - 17:30

England at Malahide a rare test for Ireland in 2015

William Porterfield’s side remain starved of chances against the big guns despite World Cup showing

Wed Apr 15 2015 - 19:35

George Dockrell Diary: Losing to India was a big blow but now it’s all about beating Pakistan

Adelaide here we come for our most important game of the World Cup

Wed Mar 11 2015 - 01:00

Ireland suffer heavy defeat against ruthless India

Shikar Dhawan helps World Champions submit William Porterfield’s side to eight wicket defeat

Tue Mar 10 2015 - 12:23

Ireland remain on front foot in search of quarter-final slot

World champions India next up after tense last-over victory over Zimbabwe

Tue Mar 10 2015 - 00:48

Ireland still one win away from quarter-finals despite tense victory over Zimbabwe

Alex Cusack’s heroics with the ball add to great knocks from Ed Joyce and Andrew Balbirnie

Sat Mar 07 2015 - 19:05

Simmons believes Ireland has the jump on Zimbabwe ahead of vital encounter

Coach targets victory in World Cup clash after heavy South Africa defeat

Fri Mar 06 2015 - 01:00

George Dockrell: ‘Hitting the winning runs against UAE was a great moment’

‘There’s no better feeling than winning a game for your country’

Thu Feb 26 2015 - 04:00

William Porterfield says Ireland were ‘cool, calm and collected’ in UAE chase

George Dockrell clinched a final-over victory in thrilling Cricket World Cup match

Wed Feb 25 2015 - 20:56

Ireland look forward to the global stage at Cricket World Cup

Phil Simmons’s side look to put warm-up losses behind them for West Indies opener

Wed Feb 11 2015 - 01:00

Ireland World Cup pen pics

Get to know the players carrying Irish hopes down under in the 2015 Cricket World Cup

Tue Feb 10 2015 - 23:30

Third time’s the charm as Ed Joyce targets World Cup runs

Bray left-hander feels in the form of his life ahead of third appearance in finals

Fri Jan 23 2015 - 01:18

Ireland win Dubai Tri-Series title after final match washout

Rained off tie against Scotland the first no result in a One-Day International held in the UAE

Mon Jan 19 2015 - 15:56

Niall O’Brien’s unbeaten 80 guides Ireland home in Triangular tournament

Leicestershire batsman had six partners during his time at the crease

Tue Jan 13 2015 - 01:01

Ireland prove too strong for Afghanistan in Dubai

George Dockrell takes four wickets to help restrict opponents to 180

Sat Jan 10 2015 - 17:39

Ireland announce squad for cricket World Cup

Selectors stick with 15 players who have travelled to Dubai for tri-series against Scotland and Afghanistan

Mon Jan 05 2015 - 13:20

Ireland Cricket World Cup squad takes shape

Squad named for warm up ODIs against Afghanistan and Scotland in Dubai

Fri Dec 12 2014 - 01:00

Martin Guptill’s century helps New Zealand ‘A’ to big win over Ireland

Phil Simmons’s side suffer 111-run defeat in Dubai

Mon Dec 01 2014 - 14:54

Andrew Balbirnie’s maiden century helps Ireland secure victory

Niall O’Brien also impresses with bat against strong New Zealand ‘A’ side

Sat Nov 29 2014 - 14:54

Ireland cricketers suffer big loss to Canterbury

Bowlers suffer as New Zealand side make 382 for six in World Cup acclimatisation game

Tue Oct 21 2014 - 10:50

Alex Cusack named in Irish squad to tour Australia and New Zealand

Cusack last played in May before undergoing back surgery; coach Phil Simmons hopeful he will play some of the games on second leg of tour in New Zealand

Mon Sept 15 2014 - 16:51

Sri Lanka easily win first battle of Clontarf

Ireland’s patchy performance sees them lose the first ODI at Castle Avenue

Tue May 06 2014 - 15:23

Ireland’s victory parade turns into dash for line

Coach Phil Simmons happy with win over side he coached before taking Ireland job

Tue Mar 18 2014 - 01:01

Ireland claim thrilling last-ball victory over Zimbabwe

Late wickets set up dramatic final over in opening World T20 encounter

Mon Mar 17 2014 - 15:08

Ireland miss out on chance to claim series in Jamaica

Simmons’s side lost a low-scoring second T20 against the West Indies by 11 runs in Kingston

Fri Feb 21 2014 - 22:51

Ed Joyce’s unbeaten 40 guides Ireland to victory over West Indies

Sabina Park proves happy hunting ground yet again

Wed Feb 19 2014 - 22:54