The Irish Times

Joe Root steps down as England’s cricket Test captain

Cricketer’s decision comes after the 1-0 Test series defeat to West Indies last month

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 09:29

Australia’s Travis Head ruled out of Sydney Test after testing positive for Covid

Batter to remain in Melbourne with his partner after positive test

Fri Dec 31 2021 - 13:35

BT Sport the latest to drop Michael Vaughan from Ashes coverage

UK broadcaster no longer to use Fox Sports commentary due to presence of Vaughan

Wed Dec 01 2021 - 15:53

Michael Vaughan should have spoken about racism in cricket years ago

Recent BBC interview about Azeem Rafiq scandal just felt like reputation laundary

Wed Dec 01 2021 - 09:14

BBC drops Michael Vaughan from Ashes coverage

Broadcaster cites editorial reasons behind decision after accusations of racist remarks

Wed Nov 24 2021 - 13:44

Adil Rashid confirms Azeem Rafiq’s racism claims against Michael Vaughan

The England spinner releases statement offering to help with any future investigations

Mon Nov 15 2021 - 11:20

England in control as Root’s third century in three Tests punishes India

Captain’s 121 aided by the returning Malan’s fine contribution of 70

Thu Aug 26 2021 - 21:57

England’s balcony messages ‘100% in spirit of the game’ – Eoin Morgan

England to continue using coded signals during the one-day series in South Africa

Thu Dec 03 2020 - 22:30

Lahinch Golf Club runs out of its own cash after €3m Covid-19 hit

Drop in green-fee cash exposes club’s over-reliance on overseas visitors – chairman

Wed Nov 25 2020 - 19:02

Crawley and Sibley make hay as sun finally shines on drawn second Test

Second Test ends in draw after five rain-affected days

Mon Aug 17 2020 - 19:33

Root confirms Anderson will start second Test

Bowler unimpressive in Manchester but given immediate chance to make amends

Wed Aug 12 2020 - 20:14

Buttler and Woakes drag England from the brink to set up thrilling Pakistan win

Sixth wicket stand of 139 inspires hosts to an improbable first Test victory at Old Trafford

Sat Aug 08 2020 - 19:30

Pope offers some hope as England batsmen flatter to deceive in Cape Town

Six batsmen scored 29 or more yet just one was capable of reaching a half-century

Fri Jan 03 2020 - 17:47

Economic boost for Lahinch as Irish Open set to tee off

Up to 100,000 golf fans expected to spend €7m in spruced-up Clare village

Wed Jul 03 2019 - 05:04

Brexit dividing England’s 1986 World Cup squad

Peter Shilton and Peter Reid in Twitter clash after Theresa May wins confidence vote

Thu Dec 13 2018 - 15:21

Countied out – The contrasting fates of English and Irish county boundaries

Frank McNally: An Irishman’s Diary

Wed Sept 12 2018 - 17:50

Hotelier offers to fund return for Lahinch native after letter

Jim Logan wrote a letter wondering if anyone remembered him in his home town

Mon Aug 13 2018 - 19:08

Green shoots of recovery for Stuart Broad as drought ended

Slightly sluggish in opening exchanges, he eventually hammered away accurately

Tue Dec 26 2017 - 13:30

Smith feels the pressure again as Root shines under the lights

Hasty reviews and stoic England batting casts further doubt on Australia’s follow-on decision

Tue Dec 05 2017 - 19:15

‘England cricket stands for nothing’ – Ben Stokes arrives in NZ

Aussie media argue that he shouldn’t be granted a visa if Ashes return materialises

Wed Nov 29 2017 - 09:15

Moeen Ali’s controversial stumping sparks white line fever

England batsman’s dismissal to Nathan Lyon fires debate over Gabba crease markings

Sun Nov 26 2017 - 12:16

Andrew Strauss disappointed in Eoin Morgan’s Bangladesh decision

England ODI captain and Alex Hales pulled out of tour due to security concerns

Mon Sept 12 2016 - 09:22

Boyd Rankin announces return to Ireland side

Opening bowler will be available from January after stint with England

Mon Dec 21 2015 - 16:42

Great escape slips through England’s fingers in Dubai

Pakistan take 1-0 lead after Adil Rashid’s concentration breaks with line in view

Mon Oct 26 2015 - 16:19

‘Analysis paralysis’ and the cult of turning coaches into Caesars

Stats and figures are ultimately only as helpful or unhelpful as an individual chooses them to be

Mon Mar 16 2015 - 15:04

Pietersen says captain Morgan wants him back in England squad

‘I know that the current captain would love to have me in the England team’

Tue Jan 13 2015 - 16:17

Graeme Swann says Kevin Pietersen book a ‘work of fiction’

‘The one person who fought to keep him in the side is the person he is assassinating: Matt Prior’

Tue Oct 07 2014 - 14:38

Jacques Kallis hailed as one of the greats after announcing retirement

South African, who made his Test debut in 1995, will continue to play club cricket

Wed Jul 30 2014 - 18:35

Peaches Geldof’s husband pays tribute to ‘beloved’ late wife

Figures in show business and sport express shock and grief on Twitter

Tue Apr 08 2014 - 07:41

Six Co Clare families stranded as sea engulfs road

New sections of promenade wall broken as Coastguard building hit

Mon Jan 06 2014 - 14:04

Varadkar pushed 9% VAT rate for hospitality sector

Minister for Tourism asked Fáilte Ireland to commission report on impact of reduced rate

Mon Oct 28 2013 - 01:00

The Gathering has provided a tailwind to bring growth back to Ireland’s tourism

Opinion: we must now build on local successes in restoring the big welcome

Thu Sept 05 2013 - 01:01

England apologise for wicket behaviour at the Oval

Players issue statement ahead of opening Twenty20 international against Australians

Wed Aug 28 2013 - 21:01

The Gathering: shakedown or success story?

More than halfway through the initiative, opinions of tourism insiders range from ‘simple and clever’ marketing to ‘a crackpot waste of money’

Tue Jul 23 2013 - 01:00