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.

September 23, 2022
September 23, 2022

Why do Celtic fans hate the Royal family?

As football fans around the world united to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, one club stood out. Tempers flared when Celtic F.C took to the field.

March 23, 2018
March 23, 2018

Afghanistan beat Ireland to qualify for World Cup

Afghanistan, after losing their opening three qualifying games, upset the odds to beat Ireland by five wickets on Friday to qualify for next year's Cricket World Cup.

December 6, 2017
December 6, 2017

Ireland forced to collect Apple's disputed $15b tax bill

Ireland has struck a deal with Apple to collect up to 13 billion euros ($15 billion) in back taxes and hold it in an escrow account pending an appeal before the Court of Justice of the European Union.

September 27, 2017
September 27, 2017

Ireland to hold abortion referendum in 2018

Ireland announced it will hold a referendum next year on whether to repeal its constitutional ban on abortion in almost all cases -- just a few weeks before Pope Francis visits.

August 11, 2017
August 11, 2017

In a remote Irish town, a goat reigns supreme

For a few days this week a goat will be king of a small town in Ireland's rural south west.

May 18, 2017
May 18, 2017

Qualifying tournament for 2019 Cricket World Cup to be moved from Bangladesh to Ireland and Scotland

The qualifying tournament for the 2019 World Cup is set to be moved to Ireland and Scotland next summer.

May 16, 2017
May 16, 2017

Latham banks on young guns

New Zealand captain Tom Latham believes his emerging players can help the Blackcaps take the Tri-Series in Dublin after they made a winning start against Ireland.

May 14, 2017
May 14, 2017

Approach the key on green wickets

The lightweights of Ireland gave Bangladesh a real scare in the opening match of the tri-series on Friday.

May 12, 2017
May 12, 2017

Tigers' opener washed out

The opening match of the tri-series between Bangladesh and Ireland is washed out due to incessant rainfall after Bangladesh had reached 157 for four in 31.1 overs in Malahide, Dublin today.

May 7, 2017
May 7, 2017

Tigers reach Belfast

The Bangladesh cricket team's tour of England and Ireland moved to Belfast yesterday as they reached the Northern Ireland capital at around 11:00am local time (4:00pm Bangladesh time).