LCU News 2008

Leinster announce youth tour schedule for 2009 ()

Leinster Cricket Union has been busy preparing a comprehensive programme of cricket fixtures for its young promising players.

Cricket for Ladies/Girls ()

The Leinster Cricket Union with support from Fingal County Council will be offering a 6 week training programme for girls/women of all ages (beginners & current players).

Leinster announce details of Coach Development Workshops ()

Leinster coaches will have to opportunity to update and refresh their knowledge through the running of six Coach Development Workshops (CDW’s).

Leinster schoolboys in South Africa ()

Ten Leinster schoolboys are currently residing in South Africa.

Coaches Required ()

The Union requires cricket coaches who are passionate about the game and possess good people skills and lots of energy. If interested and available to visit schools in a coaching capacity please contact Brían O'Rourke on brorourke@esatclear.ie

Leinster announce Under 11 training squad ()

A training squad has been selected for winter coaching sessions currently being held at North County Cricket Club.

Clontarf Ball in aid of Special Olympics ()

Clontarf are holding a Gala Ball on Friday 24th April in aid of the Special Olympics

Poonia Junior Practice ()

Leinster players conduct coaching sessions in India.

Eoghan Delany In India (4) ()

Eoghan Delany reflects on a draining time as his Indian adventure draws near a close.

Eoghan Delany In India (3) ()

The party overcome illness to make great improvements in their cricket.

Eoghan Delany in India (2) ()

The second instalment from Eoghan Delany.

Eoghan Delany in India (1) ()

Eoghan Delany sends his first report about the training camp in India.

Leinster welcomes new coaches ()

Eight trainee coaches have just completed a two-day ‘Introduction’ course, gaining valuable experience on how to introduce cricket to schoolchildren.

Malahide win Fingal U13 Indoor Tournament ()

On Thursday (4th of December), Malahide defeated Rush NS by 19 runs in the Fingal U13 Indoor Cricket Final at Balrothery. Earlier 2 teams from Balrothery had played out a close match in the Plate Final.

Leinster Announce U15 Training Squad ()

An Under 15 training squad has been selected for winter coaching sessions currently being held at North County Cricket Club.

Non Grass Pitches ()

Visit in mid December from representative from Club Turf

Junior Branch Report 2008 ()

Attached is the report of the Junior Branch for 2008.

Malahide Cricketer Returns from India ()

Leinster cricketer Cathal Elder on his charity work in India.

Leinster announce U’13 training squad ()

A training squad has been selected for winter coaching sessions currently being held at North County Cricket Club.

Van Der Merwe joins Leinster coaching team ()

Albert Van Der Merwe has commenced a coaching role with the Leinster Cricket Union.

Leinster Junior Cup Draws 2009 ()

The cup draws for junior cups, excluding the mid week cups, have been made

Senior and Senior 2 Cup Draws 2009 ()

The draws for the Antalis Senior Cup, the sections in both the Dublin Grass Machiner League and the Alan Murray Lewis Hohn Williams 20/20 Competition and the Senior 2 Cup were made live on NEAR FM on Saturday last. The final of the Antalis Cup will be held on Saturday 25th July 2009. Other dates will be advised following the draw for the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup.

Leinster Cricket Union Awards 2008 ()

The following awards were presented at the Annual Awards Dinner held in Old Belvedere on Saturday 18th October 2008.

‘Find a Fast Bowler’ award goes to North County player ()

Merrion overseas professional Matthew Petrie selected Andrew Sheridan as this year’s winner of the ‘Find a Fast Bowler’ award.

Cricket Ireland/Coaching Ireland “Introductory Course” for Cricket Coaching ()

The Coaching Committee of the Leinster Cricket Union will be running an ‘Introduction to Coaching Course’ this coming Autumn.

Junior League Structures 2009 ()

Details of next season's league structures.

Sunday 12th. October 2008 at 10pm - Newstalk 106-108fm ()

Leather and Willow - Producer: Orla McGovern

Autumn / Winter Cricket Pitch Maintenance ()

The grounds committee of the Leinster Cricket Union would like to thank Alan Lewis of Total Turf Solution for his presentation of the Autumn/Winter course. A very enjoyable day was had by the large attendance which was held at Wesley College. Fergus Madden and his staff at the college did a great job and a big thank you must go to them. Thanks must go to Jody Morgan and David Hackett from Trinity College for their work in making the day a big success. Following on from the Spring/Summer course held at North County earlier in the year the grounds committee feel that the courses will help to move pitches to a new level.
Next year we hope to provide a level 2 ground course, more information soon.

LEINSTER Coach Education Courses 2008/2009 ()

A list of the caoching courses available over the next few months.

The Hills clinch title ()

Jeremy Bray scores a century as The Hills win their first title since 1989.

Botha century ensures County beat Merrion ()

Andre Botha scores a hundred as North County beat Merrion by six wickets.

Win not enough for Rush ()

96 from Tipu Gull ensures Rush win, but it's not enough to keep them up.

Merrion keep title hopes alive ()

A century from John Anderson helps Merrion to 65 run win over Malahide.

County edge out Leinster ()

JP O'Dwyer smashes 84 but Leinster still lose despite great fightback.

Rush destroyed by Clontarf ()

Rush look doomed as Clontarf romp to an 8 wicket win.

No result between Clontarf and Leinster ()

Jason Molins scores 85 in vain as rain once again wins the day.

The Hills and Malahide abandoned ()

The weather stalls The Hills bid for the league title.

Merrion denied by weather ()

Wasim Akhtar and Pat Sheridan deny Merrion crucial win.

Leinster crush Malahide ()

Jason Molins and George Dockrell combine to crush Malahide.

Dwyer stars as The Hills crush Clontarf ()

Matt Dwyer rolls back the years as he spins The Hills to the top of the table.

Leinster gain vital win against Rush ()

Solid batting display by Leinster leads them to 6 wicket win over Rush.

Pembroke take step nearer to promotion ()

Pembroke took a step nearer to Section A when they defeated Old Belvedere by 62 runs in a low scoring encounter at Sydney Parade.

YMCA cruise to win over CYM ()

Alan Lewis and Ben Dunk put CYM to the sword.

Merrion crush Leinster ()

Dom Joyce top scores as Merion beat Leinster by 144 runs.

Clontarf win Senior Cup ()

Dom Rigby scores 84 as Clontarf beat North County to win Antalis Senior Cup.

Leinster players visit Middlesex ()

The two-day trip, put together by Leinster CDO Brían O’Rourke and Middlesex 1st team coach Toby Radford offered the three boys, Barry McCarthy, Niall Delany & George Dockrell an insight into the county underage cricket programme.

Malahide win Womens Cup ()

Malahide defeated Pembroke in an exciting match to win the Women's Leinster Senior Cup.

North County go top ()

John Mooney and Dwayne Harper rescue North County in win over Merrion.

Railway guaranteed promotion ()

Thinus Fourie takes four wickets as Railway secure return to Section A.

The Hills have easy win over Leinster ()

The Hills stroll to comfortable victory over Leinster.

CYM crush Old Belvedere ()

Ken Brennan and Darren Snell star as CYM beat Old Belvedere.

Grounds Reports ()

Based on ground report forms received from the umpires up until the middle of July the following Table has been put together.

Leinster claim first Staffordshire festival victory ()

Following six years of participation and several narrow defeats the Leinster U’15’s squad claimed their first tournament victory at this year’s Staffordshire youth cricket festival.

Leinster Under 11 squad selected ()

The Leinster Under 11 team which will play Ulster on Friday at Comber has been selected.

Clontarf and Malahide game abandoned ()

Another wash out as torrential rain ends interesting contest between Malahide and Clontarf.

Rain the winner at Sydney Parade ()

Andrew Balbirnie hits 49, but rain wins the day between Pembroke and Phoenix.

Wins for YMCA and Clontarf ()

Alan Lewis helps YMCA to win over Munster, while Clontarf win last over thriller against Rush.

Phoenix dent Pembroke promotion hopes ()

Rory Flanagan takes 5 wickets as Phoenix beat Pembroke by 15 runs.

Loam ()

Clubs requiring Loam for the Autumn please contact Matt Dwyer by email mattdwyer05@eircom.net

Petrie destroys Malahide ()

8 wickets for Matthew Petrie including a hat tick as Merrion crush Malahide.

Leinster U’13’s Squad – Welsh District Championships ()

Darren Nicol of CYM will captain Leinster Under 13's in Welsh District Championships.

Railway Union defeat Pembroke ()

Tom Fisher hits century as Railway Union march on.

Leinster Under 15 tour squad selected ()

Leinster squad for Staffordshire County Cricket Youth Festival named.

Warwick Armstrong the hero for YMCA ()

Warwick Armstrong takes 6 wickets as YMCA win.

Pembroke win Twenty20 Cup ()

Pembroke beat Merrion to lift LHW Alan Murray Twenty20 Cup.

Phoenix win thriller against CYM ()

Dave Langford-Smith scores match winning 75 to give Phoenix 1 wicket win over CYM.

Belvedere beaten by YMCA ()

Old Belvedere's promotion hopes took a dent at the Cabra Oval on Saturday with a defeat to YMCA.

YMCA defeat Phoenix ()

Under strength Phoenix lose to YMCA.

Miserable weekend for Merrion ()

The Hills brought Merrion's winning start to the WM League to an end at Anglesea Road winning by 5 wickets to complete a miserable weekend for the home side.

Railway defeat CYM ()

A fine all round display from Trent Johnston helps Railway to 80 run win over CYM.

Clontarf reach Antalis Cup final ()

86 from D'Arcy helps Clontarf to 70 run win over The Hills in Leinster Cup semi final.

Belvedere defeat Munster ()

Old Belvedere stay in the promotion hunt with win over Munster.

Leinster Girls Under 15's named ()

Laura Delany will captain Leinster U15 girls in Colwall Cricket Festival.

Clontarf see off County ()

Rod Hokin stars as Clontarf beat North County by 5 wickets.

CYM defeat Munster Reds ()

Ken McDonald and Donal Vaughan star in easy win for CYM.

Joyce and Petrie star for Merrion ()

Matt Petrie and Dom Joyce play starring roles as Merrion go top of Section A.

Railway defeat Phoenix by 7 wickets ()

Trent Johnston scores 112 not out as Railway continue good start to the season.

Rush triumph in derby game ()

Rush crush The Hills as Shahid Iqbal hits half century.

Easy win for Pembroke ()

Graham McDonnell hits unbeaten 72 as Pembroke defeat YMCA in spite of 75 from Ben Dunk.

MALAHIDE CC U12 Tour to Denmark, 3rd to 7th July ()

Malahide runners-up in Denmark U-12 competition.

Irish Cup review ()

Merrion defeat Limavady. while Rush rescued by the rain against Leinster.

Wins for Rush and Pembroke ()

Fintan McAllister hits 83 as Rush win. CYM make just 60 as Pembroke stroll to 6 wicket win.

North County win again ()

North County wion despite hundred from James Henry.

Phoenix defeat Old Belvedere ()

Conor Kelly stars as Phoenix beat Old Belvedere by 90 runs.

The Hills beat Clontarf by 39 runs ()

Jeremy Bray makes 66 as The Hills beat Clontarf.

Leinster announces specialist coaching clinics ()

The Leinster Cricket Union has announced details of coaching masterclasses to be held during July.

Public Schools Festival squad ()

The Leinster squad for the 2008 Public Schools cricket festival which will be held in Dublin on July 7th, 8th & 9th.

Leinster name Under 15 squad ()

Hugh McDonnell of Leinster will captain Leinster Under 15's.

Wins for Merrion and The Hills ()

Matt Petrie takes 5 wickets as Merrion crush Rush, while 72 from Barry Archer helps The Hills to 7 wicket win.

Leprechaun Cup Results ()

All the results from the Leprechaun Cup.

Rush National School capture Leprechaun Cup ()

Rush National School have won the newly formed hardball cricket competition for Dublin-based National Schools.

Isobel Joyce to captain South Leinster ()

South Leinster have named their squad to play North Leinster at Pembroke on Sunday.

Belvedere beat YMCA by 1 run in thriller ()

Simi Singh hits unbeaten 164 as Belvdere defeat YM by just 1 run.

Good weekend for North County ()

North County defeat Pembroke to win DGM Cup. Leinster sides do well in Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup.

Leinster Under 13 squad named ()

Darren Nicol of CYM will captain Leinster Under 13 side in Inter-pro series to be held in the North West.

‘Ireland cricket coaches predict bright future for Morpeth CC’ ()

Former Ireland U19s coach Brian O’Rourke completed a unique cricket masterclass for local junior cricketers as part of the ‘Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Quadrangle Championship’ at Longhirst Hall on Thursday.

O'Rourke and Pyne awarded life memberships ()

NUSC-CC Elite have marked five years of Leinster Cricket Union tours by awarding the club’s highest honour of ‘Honorary Life Member’ to their Cricket Development Officer Brian O’Rourke and Manager Nigel Pyne.

LCU Grounds Committee ()

Ranking tables have been compiled, based on umpires' report forms up to the end of May .

Leinster cricket round up ()

A look at the latest action.

Brave Leinster lose to Warwickshire ()

A Fintan McAllister half century takes Ireland to within 12 runs of Warwickshire.

Leinster Development side lose to Scotland Under 19's ()

Leinster lose by 26 runs against Scotland under 19's despite 69 from Andrew Balbirnie.

Pembroke and Old Belvedere tie ()

News of wins for CYM and Phoenix, as well as an exciting tie between Belveder and Phoenix.

Senior Cup Reports ()

News of wins for North County, The Hills, Clontarf and Railway Union.

Leinster return to NE England ()

Wins for Railway and Munster ()

Trent Johnston scores 168 not out as Railway open with win. Simon Wills the hero as Munster beat Belvedere.

Pembroke to meet North County in final ()

Pembroke beat Malahide by 1 run while Andre Botha hits century to defeat Railway Union.

Leinster Senior Cup review ()

A round up of the latest action in the Senior Cup.

Good day for Leinster sides ()

Eight Leinster sides progress in Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup.

Wins for Pembroke and CYM ()

Pembroke qualify for the semi finals of the DGM league with convincing win over Dublin University.

Early finishes the order of the day ()

Comprehensive wins for North County, Merrion, and YMCA. Clontraf beat Munster on D/L.

Southern Under 17 side named ()

The Southern XI name their squad for the Interprovincial Series.

Cricket development in Adamstown ()

Cricket comes to Adamstown as Leinster Cricket Union and South Dublin County Council team up.

Leinster crush CYM ()

Sunday games see victories for Leinster, Rush and Old Belvedere.

YMCA beat Merrion in thriller ()

DGM wins on Saturday for YMCA, Malahide, Railway Union and Clontarf.

Wins for Pembroke and CYM in Irish Cup ()

Graham McDonnell takes 5 wickets as Pembroke beat Phoenix, while 93 from Mistry and 6-20 from Ken Brennan is enough for troubled CYM to beat Old Belvedere.

Strydom and Francis star in season openers ()

Reinhardt Strydom with an unbeaten 170, and Rick Francis with 6 wickets star on the opening day of the DGM league.

Rain hits Sunday games ()

Ben Dunk hits a century, but to no avail as Trinity lose to Munster. Jeremy Bray hits 53 as The Hills creep home against YMCA. Rain the winner in other two scheduled games.

Lords Taverners Tribute Lunch ()

A special tribute lunch for Alan lewis and Adrian Birrell will take place on May 28th.

St Martin's Ampleforth visit Ireland ()

A busy playing schedule lies ahead for the students of St Martin's Ampleforth.

Malahide win U18 Indoor Championship ()

Malahide emerge Leinster U18 champions after 6 team tournament at North County.

Spring Preparation of Cricket Pitches ()

Details of a course to be held at North County CC on Saturday 5 April.

Big attendance at Introduction to cricket course. ()

20 coaches attend ‘Introduction to cricket coaching’ course in Leinster.

Leinster continues links with South African Schools ()

The recent trend of Leinster underage cricketers attending part of their Transition Year in South African schools continues this year.

Teacher training at Dublin City University ()

Cricket coaching is brought to Dublin City University.

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