Munster Cricket Union

2020 Munster Cricket Awards Announced

A well attended 2020 Munster Cricket Awards took place remotely on Thursday night, 17th December, with the help of Google Hangouts.

Clubs Information and Awards Night

The Munster Cricket Union Clubs Information and Awards Night will be held online via Google Hangouts on Thursday, 17th December, between 7 & 9 p.m.

Government launch sports grant scheme for 2021

The government has announced that €40 million is being made available in 2021 under a new round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme. Closing date for applications is the 12th February 2021.

Cricket Ireland Club Resilience Fund Information Sessions

Cricket Ireland will be holding information calls in relation to the Club Resilience Fund on the 18th and 20th November. The deadline for applications will be extended to 30th November at 9 a.m.

Applications now open for Club Resilience Fund

Applications now open for €197K Club Resilience Fund for cricket clubs in Republic of Ireland. The scheme will be administered by Cricket Ireland following a robust application and assessment process.

Executive Board Meeting Outcomes - October 2020

The Munster Cricket Executive Board met on Monday, 5th October 2020, using Google Hangout to discuss a number of issues following the completion of the 2020 season.

Clear Currency All-Ireland T20 Cup details announced

Cricket Ireland has revealed the date, venue and new title sponsor for the only all-Ireland club cup competition in 2020 – the Clear Currency All-Ireland T20 Cup will be held on 19th September.

Government COVID Guidance Update - 18th August

In light on the announcement by the Government on Tuesday afternoon, Munster Cricket can confirm that all club matches must be played behind closed doors, without any spectators in attendance.

Test Triangle Inter-Provincial squads announced

Munster Reds are due to open their Test Triangle Inter-Provincial Series campaign against Leinster Lightning on the 20th August at Sydney Parade.

U17 & U15 Squads announced for Leinster fixtures

The Munster U15 & U17 squads have been announced for the upcoming Inter-provincial fixtures with Leinster in Dublin next week, 19th August.

Cricketing activity to resume

Munster Cricket is pleased to confirm that cricket will resume throughout the province following news that a club member who exhibited symptoms relating to COVID-19 has returned a negative result.

COVID-19: Cricketing activity suspended until further notice

Following Sunday’s Senior T20 Blast final match between Cork County and Cork Harlequins at the Mardyke, a member has reported feeling ill and has been tested for COVID-19.

National intra-squad talent pathway fixtures

Cricket Ireland has announced a series of intra-squad youth-level matches starting this week, to provide competitive cricket for its national under-age talent pathway squads.

Irish team to acknowledge frontline healthcare workers in England ODI

As the ODI between Ireland and England is played out at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, the visiting side will display a flag adjacent their dressing room with the simple message of “Thank you” on it.

U15 Squad announced for Leinster clash

A squad of 12 has been announced for the upcoming U15 Interprovincial T20 fixture between Munster and Leinster on Thursday, 30th July, at the Mardyke.

U17 squad announced for Leinster encounter

A squad of 12 has been announced for the upcoming U17 Interprovincial T20 fixture between Munster and Leinster on Wednesday, 29th July, at the Mardyke.

Cricket to resume at Cork County & Harlequins

Munster Cricket are pleased to confirm that cricket will resume at both Cork County and Cork Harlequins following news that a player who exhibited COVID-19 symptoms has returned a negative result.

Test Triangle Inter-Provincial Series fixtures released for 2020 season

Cricket Ireland have released the 2020 fixtures for the men’s Test Triangle Inter-Provincial Series and women’s Super 50 Series, which includes the return to top-level domestic men’s cricket to Cork.

Suspected COVID-19 case reported

Following Sunday’s Senior T20 Blast match between Cork County and Cork Harlequins at the Mardyke, a player has reported feeling ill and has been tested for COVID-19.

Minute’s Silence at all MCU games

All Munster clubs will observe a minute’s silence before the start of this weekend’s games to remember all those who have lost their lives to coronavirus and honour the front-line healthcare workers.

Club cricket's Return-to-Play protocols released

Cricket Ireland has released its COVID-19 Safe Return to Play Protocols (SRTPP) that will guide a safe return-to-play for thousands of club cricketers across Ireland from this week.

Executive Board Meeting Outcomes - June 2020

The Board of Munster Cricket met using Google Hangouts on Monday, 29th June, with a main focus on the draft Return to Play Protocols which Cricket Ireland have submitted to Sport Ireland for approval.

Cricket Ireland updates Return-to-Training protocols

Cricket Ireland has released a second update to the Safe Return to Training protocols, which is effective from 29th June following the announcement that we are moving to Phase

Cricket on Return-to-Play pathway with expanded training protocols

Cricket Ireland has outlined the pathway for Return-to-Play and released the first update to its COVID-19 Safe Return to Training Protocols that expand training ratios at club cricket and elite level.

Munster clubs gearing up for training

Following the release of Cricket Ireland ‘Return to Cricket’ protocols, Munster clubs have been busy this week preparing to resume training.

Safe Return to Training protocols released

Cricket Ireland has released its COVID-19 Safe Return to Training Protocols for club cricket in Ireland and launched a series of online COVID-19 Safety Education training courses.

Cricket Ireland receives in-principle approval to Return-to-Training

Cricket Ireland has received provisional approval for club cricket to move towards a restart of activity in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Return to Training Information Webinar

Munster Cricket will host an information webinar focused on the draft 'Return to Training' protocols on Friday, 5th June, at 6 p.m. with all clubs encouraged to take part.

Executive Board Meeting Outcomes - May 2020

The Munster Cricket Board met once again using video conferencing on Monday 18 May with all the directors participating on the call.

Cricket Ireland to develop Safe Return to Play protocols

While cricket plays an important part in all of our lives, significant work will be required by Cricket Ireland, Provincial Unions and cricket clubs across Ireland before we return to train and play.

Executive Board Meeting Outcomes - April 2020

The Board of Munster Cricket met on Thursday, 23rd April, using Google Hangouts to communicate and all Board members participated in the call.

Cricket Ireland approves measures to sustain the sport during COVID-19 crisis and beyond

The Board of Cricket Ireland has confirmed investment in the Provincial Unions and grassroots game in light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

COVID-19 Update: Start of cricket season postponed

In consultation with Cricket Ireland and the other Provincial Unions, the Munster Cricket Union have decided to extend the suspension of all activities under our auspices until at least 28th May 2020.

Statement: Munster Cricket Covid-19 Update

Munster Cricket in consultation with Cricket Ireland and acting in accordance with the best advice from public health authorities will cease all non essential activities in the Munster region.

Special CICA joining offer

Every coach who joins the CICA by 1 April 2020 goes in the draw to win a €100 voucher from O’Neill’s and a copy of Paul Kilgannon’s excellent book Coaching Children in Sport.

Executive Board Meeting Outcomes - February 2020

Munster Cricket are pleased to announce the appointment of two independent directors to serve on its Executive Board.Catherina Lane and Christine Moloney at recent board meeting on the 24th February.

Coaching Kids (5-11 years) course to take place in March

Munster Cricket will be run a Coaching Kids (5-11 years) course in conjunction with Cricket Ireland on 21st March at the Limerick Educate Together Secondary School. Places are limited so register now!

Clear Currency Irish Senior Cup and National Cup first round draw

Cricket Ireland has today announced the first round draw for the 2020 Clear Currency Irish Senior Cup and Clear Currency National Cup.

2 Coaching Courses announced for early 2020

Munster Cricket in conjunction with Cricket Ireland have launched two new coaching courses in early 2020.

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