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Stuart Poynter ends Ireland career as he signs Durham contract

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

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Disaster for Ireland as they lose six early wickets in run chase

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Cricket: Ireland still in the hunt to pull off one of cricket’s biggest upsets

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England's Jack Leach frustrates Ireland on second morning of Lord's Test

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Ireland name squad for historic Test cricket match at Lord's

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India sizzle in Malahide heat as Ireland suffer heavy defeat

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

Thu, 28 Jun, 2018

Ireland settle for stalemate with Scotland

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.

Sun, 17 Jun, 2018

Irish cricket finally joins the top table

William Porterfield has thanked those that have paved the way for him and his Ireland colleagues to make Test history today.

Fri, 11 May, 2018

Dublin-born Eoin Morgan finally opens up to the media about decision to declare for England

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

Fri, 05 May, 2017

Ireland’s young guns ready to step up at World T20, says Kevin O’Brien

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.

Wed, 09 Mar, 2016

Battling Ireland come up short in rain-ruined clash with Aussies

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

Fri, 28 Aug, 2015

Ireland’s lack of bowling options ruthlessly exposed by India

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

Wed, 11 Mar, 2015

India cruise to win over Ireland

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.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2015

Cricket: Ireland now command respect, says Porterfield

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.

Tue, 06 Jan, 2015

O’Brien demands improvement despite ODI series win

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

Thu, 11 Sep, 2014

Thompson’s dive at death gets Ireland over line

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.

Tue, 18 Mar, 2014

Ireland slip to Bangladesh defeat in Twenty20 warm-up

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

Fri, 14 Mar, 2014

Ireland cruise home over Scotland

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.

Sun, 08 Sep, 2013

Cricket Ireland reveal contract players for 2013

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

Fri, 15 Feb, 2013

Cricket Ireland give Sorensen top contract

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

Thu, 14 Feb, 2013

Mooney to miss T20 finals with broken fingers

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.

Sat, 18 Aug, 2012

Distillery dump Students out

Lisburn Distillery 2 UCD 0 (Lisburn Distillery win 2-0 on aggregate)

Mon, 28 Feb, 2011

Liu set for Broadway debut

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.

Thu, 28 Jan, 2010

Postman attacked by cat

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

Thu, 22 Aug, 2002

UK postmen are warned: beware of the cat

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

Thu, 22 Aug, 2002