Bryan O’Donnell named new Cricket Ireland president

O’Donnell represented Munster in his playing days and was a founding member of Cork Harlequins Cricket Club.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 - 12:19

Cian Locke

Bryan O’Donnell has been appointed president of Cricket Ireland for 2026-27, taking up a position his father held 63 years ago.

O’Donnell represented Munster in his playing days and was a founding member of Cork Harlequins Cricket Club. He played for Cork County Cricket Club and played Guinness Cup from 1970 to 1988. As an administrator, he served as treasurer of the Munster Cricket Union from 2012 to 2021.

He takes over as president from Donna Armstrong. O'Donnell told the Cricket Ireland AGM: “My thanks to those who have placed their trust in me to represent the Office. I’m very proud to be following in my father’s footsteps and honoured to become President of Cricket Ireland.

"To Donna, I hope you thoroughly enjoyed your year as President and have plenty of tips for me - and I wish you the happiest time ahead for your next endeavours.

“While three kids and eight grandchildren usually keep us busy, unfortunately granddad is going to be around a little less over the next year.”

There were also two changes announced to the Cricket Ireland board. Siobhan McBennett (Cricket Leinster representative) has finished her term and will be replaced by Meena Baskarasubramanian; while David Richardson (Independent Director) has stepped down for personal reasons and the vacancy will be advertised.