2023 NCU Indoor Cricket Competition
The NCU is delighted to launch a new Indoor Cricket Competition. After a successful trial period in October and November, we are pleased to announce a new venue at The Valley Leisure Centre,...
Amy Hunter out of Under-19s World Cup with injury, Aoife Fisher comes in as replacement
POTCHEFSTROOM, South Africa – The Ireland Under-19s Women’s squad has suffered a blow in their ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with the enforced withdrawal of captain Amy Hunter as the...
Ross Adair half-century guides Ireland Men to a thrilling victory in Harare
HARARE, Zimbabwe – A thrilling game in Harare ended in a six-wicket victory for Ireland, after Ross Adair smashed his maiden T20I half-century to set up Ireland’s run chase and level the series...
Ross Adair and Stephen Doheny set for debuts; Tyrone Kane to play after recall
HARARE, Zimbabwe – Ross Adair and Stephen Doheny are set to make their international debuts, while Tyrone Kane returns to the fold for the first time since 2019 when Ireland Men face Zimbabwe in the...
Cara Murray and Amy Hunter named in Ireland Women’s T20 World Cup Squad
The tournament represents Ireland Women’s return to World Cup involvement after last appearing in the 2018 Women’s T20 World Cup. The 2023 edition will be held from 10-26 February 2023, with...
Cricket Ireland Interview: Ross Adair on eve of departure for tour of Zimbabwe
DUBLIN – Newly called-up Ireland international Ross Adair was speaking on the eve of the squad’s departure for Zimbabwe – he spoke about his selection, career to date…and why he chose his shirt...
Dawn Johnston
The President, Board and staff of the Northern Cricket Union are saddened to learn of the passing of its former Honorary Treasurer Dawn Johnston. She was Hon Treasurer of the Union from 2003 to...
Donacloney Mill CC fundraising in aid of Revive
On Sunday 29th January 2023, members of Donacloney Mill Cricket Club are planning to walk from Armagh Cricket Club to Donacloney to raise funds to support the work that Revive carries out within the...
Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year
The Board and staff of the Northern Cricket Union would like to wish clubs, their members, officials, volunteers, sponsors and the wider cricket public a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Many...
Ireland Men’s squad call-up for Ross Adair
Hard-hitting opening batter Ross Adair will be on the plane to Zimbabwe in a few weeks. Yesterday news broke that CIYMS and Northern Knights opening batter Ross Adair has been selected for the...
NCU Women’s Performance Cricket Groups for the 2023 season
The Northern Cricket Union is delighted to announce their Women's Performance Groups for the 2023 season. Our expanded women's performance programme has been training at Ulster University...
NCU Men’s Performance Cricket Groups for the 2023 season
The Northern Cricket Union is happy to announce their Men's Performance Groups for the 2023 season. Recently appointed Director of Representative Cricket, Andrew Cowden has commented on the release...
2022 NCU Annual General Meeting – Report
The Northern Cricket Union held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 7th December 2022 in the Pavilion at Stormont. A large crowd gathered to celebrate another successful year in the NCU. Brian...
Sales of Historical Cricket Book Raise £3,500 for Local Children’s Charity
£3,500 has been raised for local children's charity, The NI Children to Lapland and Days to Remember Trust, thanks to the sales of a new cricketing book by historian of the sport, Clarence Hiles....
Bryan Milford to retire as NCU General Secretary
Bryan Milford will retire as General Secretary of the Northern Cricket Union at the end of November 2022, after a tenure spanning almost 15 years. Bryan succeeded WJ McCarroll in 2008 after serving...
NCU Club Info Bulletin – Issue 06
The sixth issue of the NCU’s Club Information Bulletin
NCU Club Info Bulletin – Issue 05
The fifth issue of the NCU’s Club Information Bulletin
NCU Club Info Bulletin – Issue 04
The fourth issue of the NCU’s Club Information Bulletin
Robinson Services Premier League Round-up (16-05-2022)
The runs were flowing in the Robinson Services Premier League on Saturday with North Down sitting top as we head into a weekend break due to the Irish Senior and National Cup's. Here is everything...
Ross Adair Interview
Ross Adair may be playing for a new club, but it's been very much a case of same blistering performance and intent. The 28-year-old was one of the more high-profile transfers during the off-season...