Ireland

'We love Test cricket as a team': Ireland celebrate win against Zimbabwe

Spinner Matthew Humphreys starred again in Bulawayo on Monday, adding two wickets to four earlier in the innings as Ireland wrapped up a 63-run win over Zimbabwe in a one-off Test.

Apple forced to pay Ireland $14.4 bln: what happened?

Apple has recently come out on the losing end of a lengthy court battle with the European Union, leaving the tech giant obligated to pay Ireland 13 billion euros (about $14.4 billion) in back taxes. How did this happen? Let's break it down.

England's Grealish and Rice respectful despite frosty Irish welcome

England's Declan Rice and Jack Grealish shrugged off their hostile reception in Dublin by scoring both goals in England's Nations League win over Ireland on Saturday and said they have nothing but respect for the opponents they once represented.

Four-wicket Ngarava puts Zimbabwe on top in Ireland Test

Richard Ngarava took four Ireland top-order wickets as Zimbabwe hit back in dramatic style to take charge of a one-off Test in Belfast on Saturday.

Spain, Ireland and Norway recognise Palestinian state

The three European countries believe their initiative has strong symbolic impact that is likely to encourage others to follow suit.

ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Group A preview

In Group A, a pair of neighbours – India and Pakistan along with the USA and Canada – will be joined by Ireland.

Ireland announce T20 World Cup squad

Paul Stirling will lead Ireland's 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and USA.

Ireland beat Afghanistan to claim maiden Test victory

Ireland finally won their first Test match on Friday when they defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in Abu Dhabi, ending a streak of seven successive losses.

Test match venue shifted for school sports competition

The venue for the eagerly anticipated Test match between Afghanistan and Ireland has been relocated to accommodate a local school sports competition in Abu Dhabi.

May 24, 2015
May 24, 2015

Irish church needs ‘reality check’

One of Ireland's most senior Catholic clerics has called for the Church to take a "reality check" following the country's overwhelming vote in favour of same-sex marriage.

May 23, 2015
May 23, 2015

Ireland vote 'backs gay marriage' (video)

Early indications suggest the Republic of Ireland has voted to legalise same-sex marriage in a historic referendum.

March 15, 2015
March 15, 2015

UAE vs West Indies, Pakistan vs Ireland

Catch a glimpse of the best moments of today's matches at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 where United Arab Emirates faced West Indies and Pakistan clashed with Ireland

March 15, 2015
March 15, 2015

Pakistan beat Ireland by 7 wickets

Pakistan smash a victory at the Adelaide Oval beating Ireland by 7 wickets to secure their spot in the quarterfinals as third of Pool B

March 14, 2015
March 14, 2015

Ireland, Pakistan in virtual shootout

This has already dubbed been "the biggest game we've ever had" by Ireland's key batsman, Ed Joyce. The winner of this game is assured of a quarter-final place.

March 11, 2015
March 11, 2015

How Ireland legalized drugs for a day

Ireland accidentally legalises ecstasy, crystal meth and ketamine for a day due to a legal loophole

March 6, 2015
March 6, 2015

Eyes on the knockouts for Ireland

Thirteen venues have been used so far in this tournament. On Saturday the fourteenth and final ground makes its 2015 World Cup debut: Bellerive Oval in Hobart.

February 25, 2015
February 25, 2015

Ireland beat UAE by 2 wickets

In the most intense match of the World Cup played as of yet, Ireland pulled a two-wicket win over a fighting UAE side in the 16th match of the World Cup 2015 at Brisbane

February 24, 2015
February 24, 2015

Porterfield attacks ICC mentality

Ireland's captain William Porterfield has not yet signed the petition for the retention of a 14-team World Cup, but based on his rhetoric at the Gabba on Tuesday, that can only be a matter of time.

February 16, 2015
February 16, 2015

Sammy's personal highest saves WI

West Indies hard-hitting allrounder Darren Sammy notched up his highest One-Day-International score during today’s Pool B’s World Cup match at Nelson.