Cricket showing obvious but vital benefits of women’s professionalism
Relevant examples offered as debate on when to professionalise women’s sport rages
Relevant examples offered as debate on when to professionalise women’s sport rages
The move to professional contracts for players comes in tandem with increased expectations
Games vs South Africa, Pakistan and Australia plus Ed Joyce contract extension announced
News to be confirmed on Thursday with choice of full-time or part-time deals
Teenager becomes the youngest player to score an ODI century in the history of the game
Skipper scores 88 but is outdone by Zimbabwe counterpart Mary-Anne Musonda’s century
Ireland miss out on qualification but will have further opportunity through world rankings
Ireland could only manage 85 in qualifier semi-final in Dundee
Skipper makes 75 in comfortable 64-run victory in Dublin
Laura Delany’s side taking confidence from final warm-up game win against Sri Lanka
Seven-wicket defeat leaves them needing two wins from two to keep World Cup hopes alive
India’s nine-wicket win against Zimbabwe confirmed third place in Group A for Laura Delany’s side
Victory over bottom of the table Thailand would also preserve ODI status
Pembroke all-rounder stars with bat and ball in 119-run victory at World Cup qualifier
Governing body aims to boost participation by targeting club game for growth
Lucy O’Reilly clinches win with run off last ball of dramatic final
Isobel Joyce’s side produce another fine display in the field to win by nine wickets
Skipper Isobel Joyce puts in fine all-round show to set up Zimbabwe showdown
‘The girls are of a similar ability to what the guys were back then’
Dramatic victory over the Netherlands books place in Bangladesh for women’s team
Another impressive innings helps Ireland defeat Canada in T20 qualifier
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices