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# Take a Bow

Superb Ireland overcome Zimbabwe in Cricket World Cup opener after late drama

They ultimately won by just three wickets.

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Mar 17th 2014, 12:52 PM

# So Close

Ireland get West Indies on the ropes, but let series win slip

The West Indies attack did just enough to keep Ireland at bay in Sabina Park tonight.

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Feb 21st 2014, 10:35 PM

# T20

WATCH LIVE: West Indies v Ireland, T20 International

Can Ireland follow up Wednesday’s win with another historic performance in Sabina Park? Watch it live here.

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Feb 21st 2014, 7:14 PM

# COYBIG

Ireland's T20 showdown with the West Indies to be shown live tonight

Darren Sammy insists his side did not take the Irish challenge lightly, but is aware that they must improve.

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Feb 21st 2014, 1:18 PM

# more to come

'It's nice we weren't celebrating as if we'd won the World Cup' - Ed Joyce on Ireland's West Indies win

The Irish team are happy with the win but, with two more games to come, they are focused on the task in hand.

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Feb 20th 2014, 11:00 AM

# Howzat?

Irish cricket stars earn historic win over world champion West Indies

It was a good night for Irish cricket in Jamaica.

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Feb 19th 2014, 10:24 PM

# Cricket

Ireland cricketer John Mooney flies home with 'stress-related illness'

Mooney withdraws from Ireland’s tour of the West Indies in order to resume treatment.

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Feb 4th 2014, 10:21 AM

# Slice of the Action

Snapshot: Irish cricket continues to be the best thing since sliced bread

You’d be half-baked to think otherwise.

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Jan 27th 2014, 11:33 AM

# Giantkillers

Ireland Women stun Pakistan in Twenty20 thriller

The amateurs got one over on the professionals today in Doha.

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Jan 19th 2014, 8:14 PM

# Winning

Cricket fan wins €60,000 with one-handed catch in the crowd

Talk about being in the right place at the right time.

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Jan 8th 2014, 8:18 PM

# aussies rule

Aussies complete Ashes whitewash over sorry England

The tourists suffered their sixth batting collapse of the series.

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Jan 5th 2014, 12:05 PM

# ODI

Ireland's cricketers to play Sri Lanka in Dublin

The two one-day internationals will take place in May.

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Jan 3rd 2014, 3:38 PM

# sheer brutality

New Zealander bludgeons quickest ever one-day century in 36 balls

Corey Anderson took no pity on a hapless West Indies attack in the picturesque setting of Queenstown.

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Jan 1st 2014, 10:42 AM

# Newsmakers 2013

'Our number one year' - how Ireland's cricketers won hearts, minds (and everything else) in 2013

A historic treble in 2013 showed just how far Irish cricket has come — and strengthened the country’s claims for Test recognition.

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Dec 26th 2013, 12:00 PM

# i love it

Ireland's cricketers to face West Indies in Jamaica in 2014

The games will provide a warm up for the 2014 T20 World Cup.

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Dec 20th 2013, 11:21 AM

# Sorry

England cricketer Swann apologises for comparing Ashes defeat to 'rape'

The spin bowler has described his comments as “crass and thoughtless”.

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Dec 19th 2013, 10:23 AM

# short retirement

Trent Johnston lands role as Ireland Women's cricket coach

The Australian-born cricketer was out of the international game for all of 48 hours after hanging up his floppy hat on Friday.

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Dec 15th 2013, 12:46 PM

# Howzat?

Ireland close in on victory over Afghanistan

The Irish need just five more wickets to regain the trophy.

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Dec 12th 2013, 6:25 PM

# Ashes

England cricketers in the clear after late-night session makes headlines

“The Poms can’t handle a sledge but they sure can handle a drink,” said the Sydney Daily Telegraph after Monday’s drinks.

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Dec 3rd 2013, 1:34 PM

# winners

Ireland win World Twenty20 qualifier final in impressive style

Paul Stirling top scored with 76 as his side set the fourth highest score in Twenty20 international cricket.

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Nov 30th 2013, 8:20 PM

# You're Fired

Announcer fired on the spot after he introduces England cricket star Panesar in Indian accent

The Aussie PA announcer at Alice Springs dropped after race jibe in England’s latest match.

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Nov 30th 2013, 11:50 AM

# World Twenty20

Ireland qualify for T20 World Cup with victory over Hong Kong

Paul Sterling was in terrific form in Abu Dhabi today.

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Nov 24th 2013, 6:58 PM

# Cricket

William Porterfield set a new Irish cricket record against the USA this morning

Ireland beat the USA to continue their winning start at the Twenty20 World Cup Qualifiers in Abu Dhabi.

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Nov 20th 2013, 2:48 PM

# Little Master

India is losing its mind for Sachin Tendulkar's final Test

Tendulkar plays his 200th and final Test as India take on the West Indies in his home city of Mumbai.

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Nov 14th 2013, 10:27 AM

# caught rapid

Cricketer's girlfriend caught telling a raunchy story on camera

Eyes on the game, Yvonne.

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Oct 23rd 2013, 5:44 PM

# Icon

Cricket's 'Little Master' Tendulkar to retire after 200th Test

One of the greatest batsmen of all time is bowing out.

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Oct 10th 2013, 1:22 PM

# Just Not Cricket

Kevin Pietersen wins libel damages over Specsavers ad

Specsavers agree to pay England batsman substantial damages following ad controversy.

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Oct 8th 2013, 12:34 PM

# That's Not Cricket

Match-winner Morgan revels in century over home country

The England skipper inspired his side to a win in Malahide against his home country.

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Sep 4th 2013, 6:00 AM

# RSA Challenge

Magnificent Morgan rubs salt into Irish wounds

Dubliner Eoin Morgan scored 124 not out as he captained England to victory in today’s RSA Challenge in Malahide.

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Sep 3rd 2013, 6:55 PM

# Home improvement

Building a Fortress: how Irish cricket got a new €500k home to match its ambition

Ireland lift the covers off their new international cricket ground in Malahide when England visit next week.

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Aug 31st 2013, 12:00 PM

# Sport on TV

Don't touch that dial... here's the sport on TV this weekend

Turn the phone off and get the slippers on.

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Aug 30th 2013, 7:00 AM

# Cricket

Dubliner Eoin Morgan to captain England against Ireland next week

Cricket Ireland officials say next week’s clash at “Fortress Malahide” is on course to be a complete sell-out.

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Aug 27th 2013, 11:55 AM

# War on Peace

David Peace, broke billionaires and the end of an era: some of the week’s best sportswriting

Put the kettle on and flick through some of our favourite writing from around the web this week.

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Aug 18th 2013, 7:00 AM

# Not Smart

England cricketer fined for urinating on nightclub bouncers

Monty Panesar wasn’t happy about being asked to leave the Brighton venue.

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Aug 7th 2013, 10:51 AM

# sledge

'That decision sucked ass' - Aussie cricket chiefs investigate 'obscene' tweet

Someone wasn’t impressed with a decision at Lords.

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Jul 20th 2013, 5:11 PM

# TV Listings

Don't touch that dial... here's the sport on TV this weekend

Sometimes it’s just too sunny outside. Amiright?

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Jul 12th 2013, 7:00 AM

# Cricket

'It wasn't a big party. If we won the World Cup it would be a big party'

Ireland’s cricketers arrived home to Dublin Airport today after clinching qualification for the 2015 World Cup.

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Jul 11th 2013, 8:38 PM

# Cwc2015

'We're absolutely overjoyed' - Ed Joyce reacts to World Cup qualification

Ireland secured their spot at the 2015 tournament after a draw against the Netherlands.

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Jul 10th 2013, 11:09 AM

# Congrats

Ireland qualify for 2015 Cricket World Cup after tie with Netherlands

William Porterfield’s team are the first to book their place at the finals in Australia and New Zealand.

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Jul 9th 2013, 6:24 PM

# GAA

It's Sunday so here are 13 of our favourite images from the past 7 days

Here’s how the week looked through a lens.

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Jul 7th 2013, 8:15 AM