Ireland’s elevation to Test status led to a change in England and Wales Cricket Board eligibility regulations, which came into effect last month, meaning Irish internationals must either stop representing their country to continue with their county

Mark Adair was the pick of the bowlers taking three wickets - but now it is up to the batsmen.

An improbable career-best knock of 92 from nightwatchman Jack Leach underpinned England’s fightback against Ireland at Lord’s but the visitors remained in the hunt for one of Test cricket’s biggest upsets.

Losing just the wicket of Rory Burns, who scored just six runs, England got back into the game.

“The historic nature of this Test match will not be lost on anyone, however, the players will not be overawed by the occasion," said Andrew White, Chair of National Selectors

Rohit Sharma inspired India to a 76-run thrashing of Ireland in the first of two Twenty20 internationals in Dublin.

Rohit Sharma inspired India to a 76-run thrashing of Ireland in the first of two Twenty20 internationals in Dublin.

Ireland could not fully capitalise on a brilliant 81 from Paul Stirling and had to settle for a tie against Scotland in their Tri-Nation T20 clash in Deventer, Holland.

Twice before, Dublin-born England cricket captain Eoin Morgan has faced the media before a one-day international against Ireland.

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O’Brien says the younger members of the squad are ready to make the “step up” to the big stage in the ICC World Twenty20 in India.

Ireland suffered a 23-run defeat to world champions Australia in a rain-affected one-day international at Belfast.

‘Best Team in Europe’ proudly proclaimed Irish banners at Hamilton, revelling in England’s first-round exit from the World Cup. 

India's imperious start to the World Cup continued with a comfortable eight-wicket win over Ireland in their Pool B encounter at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

William Porterfield, one of five in the squad set to take part in a third World Cup for Ireland, will lead the same group of players named last month for the training camp and tri-series in Dubai against fellow qualifiers Scotland and Afghanistan.

Ireland held off a determined Scotland fightback to secure a three-wicket victory in yesterday’s second one-day international at Malahide.

Ireland are in pole position to qualify for the Super 10 stage of the ICC World Twenty20 after a three-wicket win over Zimbabwe in their St Patrick’s Day tournament opener in Bangladesh.

Shakib Al Hasan put in a match-winning performance as Bangladesh saw off Ireland in a World Twenty20 warm-up clash in Fatullah.

Max Sorensen and Kevin O’Brien each took three wickets as Ireland claimed their second win over Scotland in three days after easing to a seven-wicket victory in Belfast.

Cricket Ireland have awarded 17 central contracts for the coming season.

Max Sorensen has been rewarded with an 'A' contract by Cricket Ireland for the 2013 season.

All-rounder John Mooney is out of Ireland’s squad for the next month’s World Twenty20 in Sri Lanka due to a fractured finger.

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Lucy Liu will make her Broadway debut in 'God of Carnage', joining the Tony-winning comedy on March 2 along with Dylan Baker, Janet McTeer and Jeff Daniels.

The Royal Mail today appealed to pet owners to keep their animals under control after a postman was attacked – by a cat.

Britain's Royal Mail today appealed to pet owners to keep their animals under control after a postman was attacked - by a cat.