The Irish Times

‘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

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

Ireland captain Balbirnie proud of effort in levelling series with Zimbabwe

Ireland bowl African side out for 131 to win by seven wickets

Mon Sept 13 2021 - 21:23

Ireland get their act together but weather fails to play its part at Stormont

Much improved batting display in vain as Zimbabwe ODI abandoned after rain

Fri Sept 10 2021 - 18:36

Zimbabwe make light work of Irish bowlers to win first ODI

Visitors take the lead in World Cup Super League series at Stormont

Wed Sept 08 2021 - 20:35

Balbirnie’s century helps Ireland record stunning win over South Africa

Skipper hits 102 in 43-run victory over Proteas in World Cup qualifier

Tue Jul 13 2021 - 20:46

Porterfield and Balbirnie impress before rain ruins the day in Malahide

Ireland’s batsman impress in opening World Cup Super League game

Sun Jul 11 2021 - 18:23

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

Ireland’s pacemen set up big eight-wicket win over Netherlands

Craig Young and Josh Little each take four wickets to help level series in Utrecht

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 17:55

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

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

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

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

School days over, Tector and Campher looking to make the grade with Ireland

New faces expected in three-match series against world champions England

Thu Jul 30 2020 - 06:00

My favourite sporting moment: When Ireland rocked Kingston and rolled Pakistan

St Patrick’s Day in 2007 saw the biggest upset in Cricket World Cup history unfold in Kingston

Fri Apr 10 2020 - 06:00

Ireland loses one wicket thriller to West Indies

Delight to despair as Ireland thought they had a game-winning run out in final over

Fri Jan 10 2020 - 07:07

Andrew Balbirnie replaces William Porterfield as Ireland captain

Porterfield to remain in the side after relinquishing the role he had held since 2008

Fri Nov 08 2019 - 11:52

‘We’ll enjoy every moment’ – Irish fans celebrate big day for cricket

Significant presence in Lord's of Ireland fans born and raised in England

Wed Jul 24 2019 - 22:11

Magic Tim Murtagh and Ireland feel right at home at Lord’s

England fight back in late afternoon sun but opening day of Test belongs to the visitors

Wed Jul 24 2019 - 20:02

Out, Out, Out! Ireland serve up cricket Test match special against England

Tim Murtagh tears through England’s batting order as hosts skittled for just 85 runs

Wed Jul 24 2019 - 14:16

Ireland’s historic Lord’s Test would have moved even Beckett

First Test meeting with England will be one of the biggest games in Irish cricket history

Tue Jul 23 2019 - 18:25

Ireland looking to get back on track in T20 format

Clash with Zimbabwe at Stormont is the start of a potentially long road to the Super 12s

Tue Jul 09 2019 - 20:32

Ireland name 14-man squad for historic Lord’s Test

Graham Ford’s side will play England at the home of cricket from July 24th-27th

Mon Jul 08 2019 - 09:44

Ireland suffer at the hands of West Indies after record ODI opening stand

John Campbell and Shai Hope put on 365 runs as Ireland go down to 196-run defeat

Sun May 05 2019 - 19:26

Ireland cricket team almost pull off famous win over England

England would’ve been heading home defeated were it not for Ben Foakes’ 61 not out

Fri May 03 2019 - 20:12

World Cup reduction still grinds with Ireland skipper Porterfield

‘It’s always going to be a gripe when every other major sport is expanding their World Cup’

Thu May 02 2019 - 21:31

Gary Wilson returns to Ireland squad for England encounter

Stuart Thompson and Barry McCarthy also named in 14-strong squad

Mon Apr 29 2019 - 16:43

Ireland face uphill task against Afghanistan in Test match

Rahmat Shah just misses out on century as Ireland bowlers restrict deficit

Sat Mar 16 2019 - 14:36

Afghanistan rout Ireland in third ODI in India

James Cameron-Dow takes 3-32 but Ireland’s batting is brittle as they lose by 109 runs

Fri Mar 08 2019 - 18:11

Ireland suffer heavy 81-run defeat to Afghanistan

Home side skittled for just 79 after Hazratullah Zazai tees off again

Wed Aug 22 2018 - 19:52

India make light work of Ireland at a scorched Malahide

Tourists register a record T20 victory of 143 runs after skittling hosts for paltry 70

Fri Jun 29 2018 - 20:14

Ireland look to change Twenty20 fortunes against India’s galacticos

New skipper Gary Wilson calls on side to play with greater freedom

Wed Jun 27 2018 - 06:00

Balbirnie knock helps Ireland end losing run with win over Scotland

Batsman makes 74 from 40 balls as Ireland post strong total in Deventer

Sat Jun 16 2018 - 20:29