The Irish Times

Ciarán Kilkenny: A one-man rhythm section of Dublin’s success

He is the only Dublin player to win an All Star in both seasons of the Farrell reign

Sat Apr 30 2022 - 13:35

Dublin taking early season more seriously than most but face strong Kilkenny test

Mattie Kenny’s outfit goes hunting for a first win over Brian Cody’s Kilkenny in seven years

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 06:00

Kevin O’Brien misses out on Ireland central contract

Railway man the only Irish man to hit an international century across three formats

Fri Mar 04 2022 - 14:56

‘At 5am I was walking my dogs outside and I heard these huge explosions’

Cricket administrator one of many whose life has been turned upside down by the war in Ukraine

Sat Feb 26 2022 - 01:02

Mickey Moran and Malachy O’Rourke: The ultimate meeting of Ulster minds

Kilcoo take on Watty Graham’s Glen in an Ulster semi-final brimming with subplots

Sat Dec 18 2021 - 06:00

Ireland cricket tour to the USA suffers Covid-19 disruption

Key batter Gareth Delany set to miss two T20 internationals in Florida

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 15:06

Gareth Delany joins Irish contingent at upcoming Abu Dhabi T10

All-rounder one of five Irish representatives to take part in franchise competition

Sat Nov 06 2021 - 12:56

Kevin O’Brien believes Tailteann Cup must be given the status to succeed

All Star Wicklow footballer has his reservations about new competition

Fri Oct 29 2021 - 06:00

Namibia shock Ireland to qualify for World T20 Super 12s

Fast start followed by costly batting display as Ireland’s campaign comes to an end

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 16:37

From College Park to Sabina Park, sometimes the big swing is worth the risk

Back in 2007, Ireland send shockwaves through the cricket world by seizing the moment

Fri Oct 22 2021 - 06:00

Ireland overpower Papua New Guinea in T20 World Cup warm-up

Andrew Balbirnie and Curtis Campher stand helps secure eight-wicket win

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 16:46

Patrickswell dethrone Limerick champions Na Piarsaigh in semi-final

Limerick star Lynch’s side face Kilmallock in the final while Dunloy hurlers make it three-in-a-row in Antrim

Sun Oct 10 2021 - 19:30

Ireland give positive update on fitness of Andrew Balbirnie

Skipper struck on the foot in defeat to UAE but scan seems to point to no fractures

Sun Oct 10 2021 - 14:00

Ireland name their final squad for T20 World Cup

The three players who missed out will still have a role to play in supporting the squad

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 12:05

Scotland make light work of Ireland’s total to claim win in Dubai

Ireland lose warm-up game by five wickets ahead of series against the UAE

Tue Oct 05 2021 - 17:51

Mark Adair makes timely return to help Ireland wrap up series

Man-of-the-match takes three wickets in the first four overs to ruin Zimbabwe chase

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 20:17

Paul Stirling’s thrilling century sets Ireland up to take series lead against Zimbabwe

Opener hits an unbeaten 115 as late onslaught takes the game away from African side

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 20:14

Zimbabwe pip Ireland to T20 victory by three runs

Extended wait for first win in shortened game persists ahead of October T20 World Cup

Fri Aug 27 2021 - 20:36

Rock to make his international debut as Ireland face Zimbabwe at Clontarf

Ireland begin countdown to World Cup with first of five T20 internationals

Thu Aug 26 2021 - 17:30

Ireland left in a spin as South Africa complete T20 series win

Slow bowlers take seven wickets at Stormont after David Miller makes the most of a second chance

Thu Jul 22 2021 - 21:09

Rusty Ireland well beaten by South Africa in opening T20

World number one T20 bowler Tabraiz Shamsi makes light work of home order

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 20:39

Formidable Lohan the ideal spiritual leader for the Banner

Resurgent Clare showing signs of the distinctive zeal associated with their manager

Sat Jul 03 2021 - 06:00

Netherlands bounce back to complete series victory over Ireland in Utrecht

Ireland never fully recovered from losing early wickets in innings of 163

Mon Jun 07 2021 - 17:27

Balbirnie and Dockrell bat Leinster Lightning to Interprovincial Cup title

David O’Halloran takes four wickets in four-wicket win against North West Warriors

Tue May 25 2021 - 19:53

Ireland quick Boyd Rankin retires from cricket aged 36

Pace bowler represented Ireland for 18 years and played one Test for England in Sydney

Fri May 21 2021 - 13:37

Ireland fall to Afghanistan in opener despite McBrine and Tucker heroics

Duo put in ODI-best performances in World Cup Super League game in Abu Dhabi

Thu Jan 21 2021 - 15:29

Sports Review 2020: Year like no other serves up unforgettable moments

From Katie Taylor to Bryson DeChambeau there were plenty of memories made

Thu Dec 31 2020 - 06:00

Ireland’s Kevin O’Brien hits a huge six - and smashes his own car window

36-year-old hit his own car during an innings of 82 off 37 balls for Leinster Lightning

Fri Aug 28 2020 - 08:05

Paul Stirling’s heart over head decision to play on for Ireland bears fruit

Destructive knock of 142 helped set up remarkable seven-wicket win over England

Thu Aug 06 2020 - 06:00

‘A win like that is special and one we’ll remember forever’ - Ireland skipper Balbirnie

World Cup points claimed after dramatic finish to third and final ODI in Southampton

Wed Aug 05 2020 - 00:03

Mark Adair returns as Ireland aim to finish on a high

The fast bowler is returning from an ankle operation for the third match of ODI series

Tue Aug 04 2020 - 10:26

Series is gone but Kevin O’Brien and Ireland playing for ‘individual pride’

Ireland to name squad on Tuesday morning, England’s 14 is unchanged from Saturday

Mon Aug 03 2020 - 19:00

England seal series but Curtis Campher gives Ireland hope

Ireland put in spirited performance but trail 2-0 with one match to play on Tuesday

Sat Aug 01 2020 - 21:28

Eoin Morgan grateful to his native Ireland ahead of first ODI

England captain relishing the first of three ODIs against Ireland despite lack of fanfare

Thu Jul 30 2020 - 09:40