3rd XI kick off league campaign

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

3rd XI versus Portlaoise 2nds on Sun 27th April 2008

A lot of new faces as the 3rds take to the field this weekend.
So, if you fancy a cup of tea and a sandwich get down to Claremont Road. Support very much welcomed.
1.30pm start.

1st XI selected to play Merrion C.C. Sat 26th April 2008

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
1st Eleven
Versus Merrion C.C.
At Claremont Road, Sandymount.
Saturday the 26th of April 2008
12.00 Start

Team selected to play against Merrion C.C. in the second match of the DGM League.
There is one enforced change as

3rds lose to Portlaoise 2nds

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The 3rd XI lost heavily to Portlaoise 2nds in their first league encounter of 2008 in Claremont Road.
For a brief report on the game and full scorecard click onto the fixtures tab.

1st XI beat Merrion C.C. by 4 runs in nail-biter

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The 1st XI won their second fixture of the DGM League and their first win of the season against Merrion C.C. on Saturday the 26th of April in Claremont Road.
For a report of the game and full scorecard click onto the fixtures tab.

Bumper weekend of cricket for YM teams

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
All 3 YM teams take to the field this weekend...

There are 2 home games in Claremont Road this weekend and 2 away games.
On Saturday the 3rd of May the 1st XI are at home to Railway Union in the DGM League, while the 3rds have an away fi

Y.M.C.A. Ladies pull out of all league and cup competitions

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Y.M.C.A. Ladies

It is with great regret that Y.M.C.A. will not be entering a women's team into any of the Leagues and Cups this year due to a severe lack of players.
This is particularly disappointing as Y.M.C.A. Ladies won both the Seni

All 3 YM teams selected to play at the weekend 3rd/4th May 2008

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT
1st Eleven
Versus Railway Union C.C.
At Claremont Road, Sandymount.
Saturday the 3rd of May 2008
12.00 Start

Team selected to play against Railway Union in the third and crucial match of the DGM League.
There are three

1sts and 3rds both lose easily on Saturday

Sat, 03 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Sat 3rd May 2008

DGM League
Y.M.C.A. 74 all out
Railway Union 75 for 1
Lost by 9 wkts

YM 1sts lost 2 wickets in the first over of the day in their game against Railway Union at Claremont Road today and never recovered a

2nds win opening fixture on a sunny afternoon as 3rds lose again

Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Sun 4th May 2008

'Fun in the Sun'
The 2nd XI won their opening fixture in the Leinster Middle B League against Malahide 4ths on a beautiful day in The Village, Malahide.

For a report of the game and full scorecard click onto the

1st XI team selected for the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
'Match of the Day'

1st Eleven
Versus Eglinton C.C.
Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup
At Claremont Road, Sandymount.
Saturday the 10th of May 2008
12.00 Start

The 1st XI team for the 1st Rd of the Irish Senior Cup sees

Big Weekend for the Unbeaten 2nd XI

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Double Header for the 2nds...

The 2nd XI have 2 important games this weekend in the Leinster Middle B League.
On Saturday they visit Civil Service 2nds in the Phoenix Park and on Sunday Leinster 4ths are the visitors to Claremont Road.

1st and 2nds both cruise to easy wins...

Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
1st XI 'Slam Dunk' Eglinton out of the Irish Senior Cup

After some early difficulties YM accounted for Eglinton C.C. with ease as they bowled the visitors out for 130 and won by 7 wkts. Ben Dunk 48*, Lewy 39

More to follow...

Y.M.C.A. Cricket Club Ball...

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
STOP THE PRESS!

There is a Ball going on down at the Y
For more details click onto Y.M.C.A. Cricket Club Ball on the side-bar...

The Venue for the Ball is undecided so if you have any great ideas on where it could, should be hel

The YM U11 B Team win nail biter in Park Avenue

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
YM U11 B Team v Railway Union
Park Avenue
Monday 12th May 2008

YM U11 Bs beat Railway Union by 2 runs off the last ball.
For full report click onto School Boys & Girls Section.

Subscriptions NOW due!

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS:

Club Subscriptions are now due at the end of the month, well at least some of it.
Talk to your captain or the Treasurer, John Bailey about payments due.
Online payment is available (please ask for details)

Y.M.C.A. v D.U.C.C. 1st and 2nd teams in double header

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
1st Eleven
Versus D.U.C.C. (Trinity).
1st Rd Leinster Senior Cup
At Claremont Road, Sandymount.
Saturday the 17th of May 2008
11.00am Start

With the Captain of the Club away this weekend, Angus takes over the captaincy,

YM 1st XI teach the students a lesson...

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Two's Company...

Housemates 'Mucker(runs)& Smacker(wkts)' combined to make it all too easy for the 1st XI as they polished off Trinity and sent them packing as YM won by 8 wkts and with over 45 to spare, in sunshine at Clarmeont Road and pro

Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup Draw Rd Two

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The draw for the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup, sees the 1st XI visit near neighbours Merrion in Rd Two.

North Down V Limavady
Donemana v CYM
Instonians v Leinster
Rush v Clontarf
North County v Brigade
Bready v The Hills

1st XI draw North County in Leinster Senior Cup

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Leinster Senior Cup 2nd Round Draw;

North County v YMCA
Leinster v Clontarf
Merrion v The Hills
Railway Union v Phoenix.

Ties to be played on Saturday 31st May.

Seconds Stroll in the Sun...

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Sunday Sunshine Sees Super Seconds Successful...

3 out of 3 as the YM 2nd XI copy the first team and dismiss the students easily, winning by 6 wkts.

Full scorecard and report, click onto the fixtures tab.

2nds and 3rds in action this weekend...

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Upcoming matches...

Sat 24th May, the 2nd XI take on Sandyford in Marley Park.
Can their unbeaten record stay intact as they look to make it 4 wins from 4 league games.

Sun 25th May, the 3rd XI take a pleasant trip down to Avond

Weekend Results 24th and 25th May

Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Super Seconds make it 4 wins from 4 games.

On Saturday, after bowling out Sandyford for 148, YM 2nds chased with ease to win by 6 wkts and remain unbeaten in the league.
With 50 coming from Chris Minch and solid contributions from Gordon

The YM Blog...

Mon, 26 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The YM Blog...
New to the website, this week sees the YM Blog take to the World Wide Web. A little insight into the goings on at the best club in Leinster, Ireland, Europe and the World!
But for the moment lets just talk about YM...

2nds YM Salver Cup Match is OFF!

Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Tuesday 27th May

Tonights YM Salver cup match versus Railway Union 3rds in Park Avenue is off. They have been watering the pitch all day in fear of facing the Super 2nds and it's been raining a little bit here in D4.

Club Shop

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Mens cricket sweaters, kidz hooded tops, polo-shirts & baseball caps now available.

See Club Shop

Blasts from the Past!

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
In this section we remember famous matches from the past. Matches that were significant to the club and heralded stars of the future, highlighted legends of YM cricket and produced champagne moments.
The first match we look at is the Leinster Sen

Under 11Bs beat Merrion in Anglesea Road

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The Under 11Bs had a fine win by 29 runs against local rivals Merrion today 29/05/08 in Anglesea Road.
YM lost only 1 wicket in the 20 overs they faced and then bowled very well, constantly taking wickets backed up by athletic fielding.

1sts play C.Y.M. on bank holiday monday

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
1st Eleven
Versus C.Y.M.C.C.
WhitneyMoore League (section B)
At Terenure
Monday the 2nd of June 2008
1.00 Start

The 1st XI kick of their campaign in the WhitneyMoore League versus C.Y.M. in Terenure on the 'magic-carpet'

1st's get hammered as 2nds give out a hammering...

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The Highs & Lows of playing for YM!

When Eric Idle sang 'always look on the bright side of life' he never experienced playing for YM 1sts.

On Saturday the 1st XI were dealt a crushing blow in the Leinster Senior Cup in the Nevitt ve

3rd XI kick off in the Whelan Cup...

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
3rd Eleven
Versus Pembroke 4/5/6ths
Whelan Cup
At Sandymount
Tuesday the 3rd of June 2008
6.00pm Start

Click onto Teamsheets for selected team.
All support greatly welcomed.

1sts lose again...

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The 1st XI lost to C.Y.M. by 37 runs, in their first match of the WhitneyMoore League(section B) on bank holiday Monday.
On another sunny day, could this be true!, CY batted first and posted 193/8. Wickets from the captain Warwick, Ron Nandi and

Weekend Fixtures 7th/8th June...

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
With no 1st team game this weekend the 2nd & 3rd XI's take to the field on Sat & Sun. The 3rds have a double weekend.

Sat 7th June
Y.M.C.A. 2nd XI v Sandyford 1st XI
Claremont Rd
1.30 start

Y.M.C.A. 3rd XI v North County

League and Cup tables up-to-date and online NOW!

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
All League & Cup tables are now available.
Click onto 'League Tables' on the side bar and then selct 1st, 2nd or 3rd XI.

2nds re-fixed YM Salver game versus Railway Union

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
YM Salver 20 over Cup Match
YM 2nd XI v Railway Union 3rd XI
At Park Avenue, Sandymount
Tuesday 10th June
6.00pm start

This match was cancelled on the 27th May due to heavy rain and is now being played this Tuesday 10th of Ju

3rds go down to Pembroke 4/5/6ths...

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The 3rd XI crashed out of the Whelan Cup on Tuesday night against Pembroke 4/5/6ths in front of a few brave faithful by 3 wkts.
Batting first YM, after getting off to a flier, 85/2 after 9 overs, let their innings falter and could only total 134/

3rds record first win of the season as 2nds win again...

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The 2nd XI won again to confirm their top of the table position in Middle B with an impressive win v Sandyford in a sun-baked Claremont Road.
An impressive all-round performance by Ross Johnson led the way.

Meanwhile the 3rd XI produced

Busy time ahead for the 1st XI...

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The 1st XI spring back into action with 3 games in 4 days starting with an Alan Murray Twenty20 Cup game versus Trinity in College Park this Thursday the 12th of June. This game is then followed up with an away visit to Merrion in the Bob Kerr Irish

2nds go down fighting to Railway 3rds in YMCA Salver

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The 2nds lost to Railway Union 3rds in their YMCA Salver Cup match in Park Avenue by 5 wickets.
Working hard throughout the game YM just came up short in a game that could have gone either way.

Full report and scoredcard,click onto fixtu

2nds and 3rds weekend fixtures 14/15th June...

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Y.M.C.C. 3rds v Halverstown C.C.
Intermediate A League
Sat 14th June 2008
Claremont Road
1.30pm start

The 3rds take on Halverstown at home in a crucial bottom of the table '6 pointer' as Alan Hansen often comments.
The po

Leinster U13 squad selected for Interpro series...

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The Leinster U13 squad for the interpro series being held in the North West (July 2nd/3rd & 4th) was announced yesterday and includes;

LEE COLE (YMCA)
and
BENN HOEY & TOM LYNCH, who although will represent C.Y.M. have been making

1sts lose to Trinity in the Alan Murray Twenty20 Cup

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
12th June 2008
Alan Murray Twenty20 Cup Match
Y.M.C.A. 1st XI v Trinity 1st XI
College Park

Trinity 178/5
J.Harte 2/34

Y.M.C.A. 168/5
E.Ahmed 49, A.R.Dunlop 45

YM lost by 10 runs.

3rds Shine on Saturday as weekend ends in Great disappointment...

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The 3rd XI kicked off the weekend with a great win against Halverstown in a bottom of the table clash. Batting first the visitors posted 181/9. YM successfully chased this total with all top five batsmen making solid contributions. Derek Dockrell & S

Busy week ahead for YM under-age teams...

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Lots of matches this week for our under-age teams starting with the U11B team tonight who play Pembroke in Claremont Road starting at 6.00pm and the U13A team who visit Railway in Park Avenue...

List of fixtures:

Tues 17th June

Full list of Junior Team fixtures NOW online...

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Click onto 'Fixtures Tab' for a full list of Junior fixtures and then select under-age team.

PLEASE SUPPORT ALL OUR 'YOUNGLINS' AS MUCH AS YOU CAN.
THE FUTURES BRIGHT WITH THE YOUNG YMERS...

Recent results for YM Junior teams show the Senior teams how to win...

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Junior Cricket at YMCA

There have been 4 very successful fixtures in the last few days for all YM Junior teams starting with a Cup match for the U13As last Saturday versus Clontarf in Claremont Road...

Sat 14/06/08
Claremont Roa

3rds in Cup action this weekend as 2nds go back to school...

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The 3rd XI look to the Cup this week as they take on Civil Service 2nds in the Middle II Cup in the Phoenix Park.
Meanwhile the 2nd XI return to league competition as they take on Leinster 4ths in the school grounds of St.Columba's College.
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Song for Kamal...

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Where has Kamal Gone?

Well a little ditti has been re-recorded for his arrival...

Middle Of the Road were a band from the 70's and hailed from'Bonnie Scotland'...
http://www.middleoftheroadpopgroup.com
If you are familiar w

Bangladesh A Team to visit Claremont Road...

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The Bangladesh A Team will be using the net facilities at Claremont Road this weekend 21st/22nd June in preparation for their brief tour of Ireland.
For a full look at their itinerary click onto the lick below.

http://www.cricketeurope4.

More success for the U11B team...

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Last evening in Claremont Road the U11Bs continued their great form with a 48 run victory against C.Y.M.
A very good display in the field with some fine catching and ground fielding was the key to their success.

YM team: Matthew Ridgeway

MATCHES OFF!

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The 2nd XI league match and 3rds Cup match are both cancelled today, 21st June due to heavy and persistant rain this morning.
The 3rds Cup match will be re-fixed at a later date.

The pools panel forcast 2 away wins!

He's coming home, he's coming home, Fitz is coming home...

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The Return of Fitz...

In early July James Fitzgerald will be returning to Claremont Road for a month or two and is keen to get in a few games of cricket while he is here.
James has been working in Dubai since 2006 for the ICC as cricket

John Wright passes away...

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The death has been announced of John Wright, President of the Irish Cricket Union in 1997 and Hon Secretary of the Irish Cricket Union from 1997 until stepping down at the AGM earlier this year.

John had many friends within Y.M.C.A. C.C. and

3rd team all alone this weekend...

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The 3rd XI are the only team in action this weekend.
On Sat the 28th, they travel to Halverstown C.C. in a bid to do the 'double' over the Co.Kildare side in a league fixture.
And on Sunday the re-fixed Cup match versus Civil Service takes pl

Mark of respect to the late John Wright...

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
As a mark of respect to the late John Wright the Leinster Cricket Union have postponed all 20/20 matches from tomorrow night to next Tuesday 1st July
This includes the Y.M.C.A. versus Merrion fixture due to be played tonight the 26th of June.

Recent Junior Results...

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
On Friday 27th June the U13B team lost to Sandyford in Claremont Road.

However, there was better news as the U11B team continued their great form with 2 more wins and their 4th on the trot.
First up was a tight encounter against Leinste

3rd XI results from weekend 28/29th June...

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The 3rd XI had mixed results from the weekend.
On Saturday they visited Halverstown in a vital league encounter and were bowled out cheaply as the home team chased down the target and won by 6 wkts.

However, they re-grouped for the visi

Update on the YM Ball...

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The Y.M.C.A. Cricket Club 'Ball' will now be held on Saturday the 20th of September in the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel situated at the crossroads of Golden Lane and Chancery Lane, in the Heart of Dublin.
This newly-built, elegant and sophisticated h

YM Needs You...

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT
YM Needs You and You and You...

We are now well into the season and it has been up and down in terms of results for all 3 senior teams.
The 1st XI have had a very bad run recently seeing them lose their last 5 games in all competitions.<

Another fun-packed weekend of cricket for the Mens XIs...

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Lots of cricket this weekend as the 1st XI make that pleasant trip down the N8 to Cork as they take on the Munster Reds in the Mardyke for a league game they badly need to win.

The 2nd XI are also on the road, this time taking the N11 to Wex

1sts lose in 20/20...

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The 1st XI lost to Merrion last night in an Alan Murray 20/20 Cup match in Claremont Road.
Dismissing Merrion for 135 on the last ball of their 20 overs YM struggled to keep up with the run-rate and finished on 117/6 from their 20 overs to lose b

1st XI game v Munster Reds is OFF!

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The 1st XI league match versus Munster Reds to be played tomorrow, Saturday 5th July in the Mardyke is off. The pitch is waterlogged and the team will not travel.

So it's down to Claremont Road to watch the Mighty 3rds in their Cup match ver

Kamal has entered the Y...

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
WELCOME BACK KAMAL!

Kamal Merchant our professional coach arrived at long last during the week and paid his first visit last Wednesday to Claremont Road on his return. He took in the Junior practice and then watched the U11A team take on Clo

Breaking News....YM 3rds win in Middle II Cup...Breaking News...YM 3rds win in Middle II Cup...

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The 3rd XI had a great win in Claremont Road today (Sat 5th of July), beating Old Belvedere by 5 wkts to reach the semi-final of the Middle II Cup.

For report and full scorecard click onto fixtures...

Weather Wins Again...

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The weather accounted for 3 matches over the weekend.
On Saturday the 1st XI game was a wash-out against the Munster Reds and on Sunday both the 2nd & 3rd XIs games were abandoned without a ball being bowled.

Therefore the 'Pools Panel'

A sad annoucement...

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
It is with great sadness to announce that the death has occurred of Mary Grealey (nee Wilson), the mother of YMCA Ladies Legend Miriam Grealey, who passed away on Tuesday the 8th of July.

From all Y.M.C.A. members and friends we pass on our

U13 Watkins Cup match headlines YM fixtures for the weekend 12th/13th July...

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Fixtures for the weekend 12th/13th July.

Saturday 12th July
YM U13's v Malahide at Claremont Road - *WATKINS CUP MATCH* - 10.00am start
The team have beatan Clontarf (1st Rd) and Railway Union (2nd Rd) to reach the semi-finals.
T

Lee Cole and Benn Hoey selected for the Ireland U13 team...

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Both Lee Cole and Benn Hoey were among those named by Cricket Ireland who announced their U13 squad for upcoming competitions this summer.
A big congratulations to both players on their selection.

The Under 13 squad will be skippered by

2 Out Of 3 Ain't Bad...?

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Mens Results from weekend 12/13th July.

No guessing which team failed to record a win over the weekend.
The 1st XI have now lost their last 7 matches in all competitions.
On Saturday Pembroke comfortably beat the home side at Claremo

YM U13s make it all the way to the Cup Final...

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Junior Results:

Friday 11th July
YM U13s beat The Hills by 78 runs
Andrew Porter 25
Alastair Greene 21*

Jamie Nicholson (nephew of the Greg Thompson) 3/0
Ryan Hohn 2/7

Saturday 12th July
YM U13s beat Mal

3rd XI to play Sandyford in Middle II Cup Semi-Final...

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The 3rd XI will now play Sandyford 1st XI,who saw off the challenge of North Kildare 2nd XI last weekend,in the semi-final of the Middle II Cup.

Middle II Cup Semi-Final
Y.M.C.A.3rd XI V Sandyford 1st XI
26th July 2008
at Marley

3rd XI Fixture OFF!...

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The 3rd XI fixture versus North County which was to be played this Sunday the 2oth of July at Claremont Road has been cancelled. This is because North County have a Cup match that has to be played on the same day.

C'est la vie!

**SUPER SATURDAY** - 1st XI v Phoenix C.C. - Saturday 19th July...

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Y.M.C.A. V Phoenix C.C.
WhitneyMoore League - Section B
Saturday 19th July 2008
At Claremont Road

Calling on all YM members to get down to Claremont Road this Saturday to support the 1st XI.
It's the only game on this weekend

1st XI experience that winning feeling...

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Y.M.C.A. v Phoenix

Down at Claremont Road on Saturday 19th of July a funny thing happened on this hallowed ground...YM won a tight game at last and it was full of drama...

Act 1/Scene 1:
Phoenix batted first.
Act 1/Scene 2:

3rd XI Top the Bill on Saturday...

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
This Saturday the 26th of July sees all 3 teams take to the field on the same day.

Top game of the weekend is of course the 3rd XI Middle II Cup match versus Sandyford in Marley Park.
A good blend of youth and experience on show as the 3

Breaking News...Terenure Tie...Breaking News...Terenure Tie...Breaking News...Terenure Tie...

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Y.M.C.A. U13 v C.Y.M. U13
Watkins Cup Final
Thursday 24th July 2008

Last evening amid a furore of 'ifs' and 'buts' the YM & CY U13 teams produced an electric game of cricket for the large crowd in attendence at Terenure.

Bat

U13s WIN WATKINS CUP and mixed results for Senior teams...

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT
There were mixed results for YM teams on Saturday the 26th July.

Just before lunch-time Y.M.C.A. U13s were crowned Cup Winners as they beat C.Y.M. in the replay of a tense Watkins Cup Final at Claremont Road and take all the plaudits in an a

Bank Holiday Weekend Fixtures 2nd/4th August...

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Lots of fixtures this bank holiday weekend with both Junior and Senior Teams in action.

Saturday morning sees the U11A team in action at Claremont Road taking on vistors Clontarf while the U13A team make the return journey to Castle Avenue f

SMACKER SCORES 207 NOT OUT!

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Remember this day, Monday 4th of August 2008...

And what a day...
Arriving back from Paris on the morning of the game Smacker got off the plane and walked straight out onto the pitch to open the innings and into YM folklore...
Stua

1st XI make it 3 wins-in-a-row...

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Results from the bank holiday weekend 2nd/4th August

On Saturday morning the U11As hosted Clontarf in an entertaining game which saw both sides score 84 runs. However 'Tarf lost 2 less wickets so won the game as their final pairing got them

Weekend Fixtures 9th and 10th of August...

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Senior XIs Weekends Fixtures.

On Saturday the 9th, the 2nd XI have another home league match versus North Kildare.
There is no changes to the team who thrashed Old Belvedere last weekend in 'The Smacker & Umar Show'...

On Sunday

Junior Results...

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Recent Junior Results

YMU17s v Bagnalstown/Halverstown & Mount Juliet U17s

YM 167/4
C.P.Minch 70
Frank Ryan 30

Ba/Ha/Mo 122/8
Johan Van De Flier 3/21

YM won by 45 runs to record their 2nd win from 2 gam

Rain defeats the 2nd XI in Claremont Road...

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Sat 9th August

After a fine bowling performance in dismissing North Kildare for 105 in 38 overs the heavens opened up and while we ate tea and pondered the rain just got heavier and heavier.

Smacker bowled beautifully and was backed

'Aman makes the ball Singh' as 3rd XI win at Claremont Road...

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Y.M.C.A. 3rd XI v Phoenix 4th XI

In a crucial league encounter at Claremont Road on Sunday the 3rds overcome the visitors with a great fightback, with man-of-the-match Aman Singh taking all the plaudits in an excellent all-round performance

Upcoming fixtures for all YM teams...

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
There is a busy week ahead for the Senior and Junior teams in YMCA.

Sat 16th August
U13A v Rush in Claremont Road - 10am start

3rd XI v Clontarf 4th XI (Home) - 1.00pm start

2nd XI v Old Belvedere 3rd XI (Cabra Oval) -

Weekend Washout!!!

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
All matches were washed out by the heavy rain over the weekend.
Not a ball bowled...

U17s Hammered by Clontarf in Harry Hill Trophy...

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Friday 22nd August

The U17 team lost heavily to Clontarf today in the Final of the League, played at Castle Avenue by 9 wickets.
Bowled out for a paltry 40 runs in under 26 overs, Clontarf easily knocked off the runs to lift the Harry Hi

Weekend Fixtures 23rd/24th August...

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
On Saturday the 2nd XI have a chance to wrap up Middle B as they take on The Hills 3rd XI in Milverton.

On Sunday it's 'D-DAY' for the 3rd XI as they play Merrion 5ths in a 'must-win' game to stay in the Intermediate A League.

And

U11Bs lose semi-final to Malahide...

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Wednesday 20th of August
U11B Semi-Final League/Cup
Y.M.C.A.U11B v Malahide U11B
The Village, Malahide

Result: Malahide won by 3 runs.

Batting first Malahide scored a competitive 187/6(-5 runs for every wicket lost) givi

No play for 2nd XI in Milverton...

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Saturday 23rd of August

The 2nd XI arrived in Milverton to play The Hills but persistant rain forced the game to be abandoned without a ball bowled.
For the record YM won the toss and inserted the home team, got into their whites (apart

3rd XI beat Merrion 5ths in Bird Avenue...

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Sunday 24th August

The 3rd XI had a vital win against Merrion in Bird Avenue winning by 4 wkts.
On a poor artificial pitch and with grass almost ankle high in length YM bowled the home side out for 70.
The Capt. David Cooke taking 4/

U13s All Ireland Semi-Final...

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Tuesday 26th August

Y.M.C.A. U13s v Lurgan U13s
Semi-Final All-Ireland Cup
At Claremont Road
2.00pm start

The Leinster Champions take on their counterparts from the N.C.U. Lurgan in todays semi-final.
The winners ca

1sts lose to Railway Union...

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Sunday 24th August

The 1st XI lost by 30 runs to Railway Union in Claremont Road and this probably ends their hopes of chasing the 2nd spot for promotion.

Railway batted first and were bowled out for 163. Warwick Armstrong 3/43, Stu

U13s beat Lurgan to set up a visit to Donemana...

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Y.M.C.A. v Lurgan
Semi-Final All-Ireland U13 Cup

Y.M.C.A. 170/6 (30 overs)
Lurgan 162/6 (30 overs)

The U13s beat Lurgan by 8 runs to set up a mouth-watering visit to The Holm, for the final of the All-Ireland U13 Cup, as the

Weekend Fixtures 30th & 31st August...and Bar-B-Que...

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
There are 3 matches over this weekend.

On Saturday the 2nd XI take on Wexford C.C. in Claremont Road in what should be their final league game of Middle B.

Also on Saturday the U13 team travel to the North West as they play Donemana

Results from Saturday 30th August...

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT
NO GAME IN CLAREMONT ROAD.

The 2nd XI who were due to take on Wexford today in Claremont Road were forced to play a 5-a-side game of footie as Wexford could not get a team together and did not travel.
A walkover and the claiming of point

1st XI finish on a high note at Claremont Road...

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Y.M.C.A. 1st XI v C.Y.M.
Sun 31st Aug

The 1st XI beat C.Y.M. convincingly by 165 runs in Claremont Road with probably their best all-round display of the season.

Batting first YM totalled 289/6 with Lewy 91 and Ben Dunk 63 to t

Tickets now available for Y.M.C.A. Cricket Ball...

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The Y.M.C.A. Cricket Ball is fast approaching...
Saturday 20th of September.

Tickets are available NOW! and you can book, collect and pay for them this Saturday at the 1st XI match on Saturday in Pembroke.

For those of your stil

1st XIs final game of the season... Saturday 6th September...

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
' THE BATTLE OF THE 'BROKE '...

The 1st XI take on the 'Run-machines Charges' in Sydney Parade in what will be their final game of 2008.

Y.M.C.A. v Pembroke
Sydney Parade
Sat 6th September
11.00am start

ALL SUPP

Rain wins again...

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Sat 6th September
Y.M.C.A. 1st XI v Pembroke C.C.

The 1st XI game which was to be played in Sydney Parade today versus Pembroke has been cancelled, apparently due to the heavy rain that had fallen.

Although rumour has it that 'B

Senior League Tables Updated...

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT
As of today the 15th of September the League tables for the 1st XI, 2nd XI & 3rd XI have been updated.

There are still some games still to be played, so keep an eye out for any changes to the tables and see who the 'winners and losers' will

Photos of the YM Cricket Ball...

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Photos of the YM Cricket Ball have been posted on the Club Photo Gallery...

If anyone has other photos from the night please send them on and they will be added to this gallery.

Junior Leagues Announced for 2009...

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Junior League Structures for the 2009 season.
Details of next season's league structures have just been published.

Y.M.C.A. 2nd XI have been rewarded for winning Middle B and jump Middle A as they take their place in the Leinster Senior

News Archives...on this day in YM History...

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT
On this day, 30 years ago in 1978 Y.M.C.A. fielded 4 teams in the Leinster Mens Leagues.

After finishing 10th in the Senior League of 1977, then called 'The Tyler League' the 1st XI plummeted to the very bottom in 1978 finishing in 11th and

Winner of 'The Aberdeen Angus Award' 2008...?

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT
'Aberdeen Angus Award 2008'

After every 1st team game those players involved select the top 3 performances of that day.
Points are awarded 1-2-3 (3 being the best).

This is essentially the 1st XIs players 'Player of the Year' aw

Breaking News.....Alan Rowden elected the New Y.M.C.A. President.....

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The Y.M.C.A. Cricket Club A.G.M. took place on Monday evening, the 20th of October in Claremont Road.

Alan Rowden was elected the New President of the Club.

The meeting also saw Johan Van De Flier (pictured) win the Barclay Walker

It's Official...YMCA 2nds are Champions of the Leinster Middle B League...

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT
YMCA 2nd XI Champions of the Leinster Middle B League 2008

At the recent LCU Annual Dinner YM 2nds were presented with the Middle B League Trophy & Pennant for 2008.

Click onto the 'Club Photo Gallery' for pics of the night...

Leinster Senior League and Cup Competitions for 2009...

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
The draws for the 2009 Leinster Senior Cricket League and Cup competitions have just been released.

Both the 1st & 2nd XI (returning to compete in the Senior 2 Cup) have been given home draws in their respective Cups.

Antalis Leinst

2009 Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup Draw...

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
2009 Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup Draw

YM have been drawn away to Cork County in Round 1 of the 2009 Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup.
The winner of this game will then travel to Strabane for Rd 2.

For full details of the draw, paste and

5 YMers in the Leinster U13 training squad...

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Leinster announce U’13 training squad.

A large training squad of 43 has been selected for winter coaching sessions currently being held at North County Cricket Club.

Among those named are Y.M.C.A. players;
Aaron Bailey
Jona

Leinster announce Under 15 training squad...

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT
An Under 15 training squad has been selected for winter coaching sessions currently being held at North County Cricket Club.

There are 5 Y.M.C.A. players selected for this training.
Johnny Byrnes
David Cole
Lee Cole
Callu

Ben 'Slam' Dunk in the runs again...

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT
Overseas news that Ben Dunk is still in the runs...

Playing in the Queensland XXXX Gold 1st Grade Competition for his club Norths' who took on University C.C. at the Wep Harris Oval.
'Slam' scored 104* in a total of 388/3 after the stude

Shay O'Gorman appears in 'Player Profiles'...

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
News from abroad....

This month appearing on 'Player Profiles' is Shay O'Gorman, currently living on that small island next to Australia...

Click onto 'Player Profiles' to see what Shay has to say including who his 'Biggest Influenc

YMCA Annual Dinner...

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The President, Alan Rowden has confirmed that the YMCA CC Annual Dinner will take place on the 27/2/2009 at Wanderers RFC.

More details to follow a.s.a.p.
So keep this date free in your diary and we look forward in seeing a large turn o

YMCA Captains appointed for 2009...

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
YMCA Captains for 2009

At a recent YM committee meeting the President Alan Rowden confirmed the appointment of the Mens Senior XI's.

1st XI Warwick Armstrong
2nd XI David Streek (Senior 3)
3rd XI Derek Dockrell (Intermediate

101 days to go until the 2009 season begins...

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
101 days to go and counting...until the 1st XI begin the 2009 season with a visit to Cork to play in the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup.

Scorers Wanted...

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
***ATTENTION!!!***

YMCA 2nd & 3rd XIs are looking for Scorers for the 2009 season which is fast approaching.

If this is something that interests you and you know your way around a scorebook or are willing to learn please get in touc

Introduction to Cricket Coaching Course...

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The L.C.U. are running another course on the 'Introduction to Cricket Coaching' very soon...

This is a Great course and is the first step if you are interested in coaching kidz at your club or school.
Details are below;

Date: Sa

Former Player Neil Bailey appears in 'Player Profiles'...

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Leinster announce Under 11 training squad...

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Leinster announce Under 11 training squad.

A large training squad has been selected for winter coaching sessions currently being held at North County Cricket Club.

5 YMCA players have been selected for this squad and they are;

2009 Mens Senior Fixtures...

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The fixtures for 2009 have now been posted on the website.

For full details of matches to be played by the 1st, 2nd & 3rd XIs click onto the 'Fixtures' tab.

The 1st XI have an early season opener in the Bob Kerr ISC away to Cork Cou

Winner of the Quack, Quack Award 2008...

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Quack, Quack Award 2008

After all the stats have now been thoroughly checked and re-checked, the first winner of the Quack, Quack Award is....Warwick Armstrong.
In 9 knocks Waz managed to untrouble the scorer with 4 ducks.
He had sti

Alan Lewis included in All-Time Top Irish Cricket All-Rounders...

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Ireland's Top Cricket All-Rounders...

In a recent survey conducted by the Website CricketIreland YMCA Legend Alan Lewis was listed at No.14 on the All-Time Top Irish Cricket All-Rounders.

For more details on how this was achieved pa

New Club Tie Now Available...

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The New YMCA Cricket Club Tie is Out Now!... and will be available at the Annual Club Dinner this Friday the 27th of February.

The cost of the tie is €20 and all profits will go towards the YMCA Youth Development Programmme.
Click onto

YMCA Welcomes Reinhardt Strydom to Claremont Road...

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Reinhardt Strydom joins the YMers...

YMCA CC were delighted to announce at their recent annual club dinner that current Irish International Reinhardt Strydom will be playing his cricket at Claremont this season after joining from North Count

The Winner of the Champagne Moment in 2008 is...

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
After much deliberation and debate over the winter months the 'Champagne Moment in 2008'....drum roll please, goes to a man who is not shy of the odd bottle or 5 of sparkling plonk...Stuart 'Smacker' McCready!

On a warm sunny day, could this

James Parkinson to become YM's Overseas Player for 2009...

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
James Parkinson will be the 2nd new addition to YM this season and is expected to join up with us sometime in April.

Currently playing for Parramatta District C.C. in Sydney, 20 year old James is now an established First Grade player as an o

Arthur C.Vincent becomes Cricket Ireland President for 2009...

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT
At their recent AGM, Cricket Ireland announced that Arthur Charles Vincent would take over from John Caldwell and become the President of Cricket Ireland for 2009.(pictured right)

Arthur becomes the 3rd YMer to gain this honour after T.Alec

Indoor Nets at Wesley College, Ballinteer starting Sunday the 15th of March at 2pm...

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Outdoor Nets in Claremont Road begin Thursday 2nd of April at 6pm...

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

YMCA CC Summer Coaching Programme 2009...

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
YMCA CRICKET CLUB SUMMER COACHING PROGRAMME 2009

Under 9s & Under 11s (on 1st Sept 2008 for all age groups)

Each Wednesday from Wed 29th April - Wed 12th August
3.30 - 5.00pm Under 9s
3.30 - 5.15pm Under 11s

Primary

YMCA Dinner & Auction...15th May...

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
This years Dinner & Auction will take place on Friday the 15th of May in Wanderers FC starting at 8pm.
Dinner will be €50 per head and a Great night is in store as guests will have a chance to bid on all sorts of items.

Pictured is a 'Li

1st XI selected for opening match of the season...Away to Cork County...

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The team for the opening encounter of the season, away to Cork County in the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup has been announced.

This match will see the debuts of new signings Reinhardt Strydom & James Parkinson for YM and with the Captain of the

Subscriptions Now Due...

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Payment of Subscriptions must be in by the end of May.

Full Senior Member €300
Students €150

Preview of 1st XI match versus Cork Conty in the Bob Kerr ISC...

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Warwick Armstrong (Capt) talks to Cover Point on the eve of the 1st XI taking on Cork County in the Bob Kerr ISC, away in The Mardyke.

For full interview paste & click onto lick below;

http://www.cover-point.com/post/YMCA-Club-

1st XI v Cork County in Bob Kerr ISC match at The Mardyke rained OFF...

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Bumper Bank Holiday Weekend of Cricket for YM teams...

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The 1st XI have a fun-filled weekend of cricket ahead of them as they play 3 games in 4 days, weather permitting!
This weekend also sees the 3rd XI kick off under the captaincy of Derek Dockrell.

Friday 1st May
1st XI v Cork County (

Lewie, Parky and Strydom star in easy win for the 1st XI v Cork County in ISC...more to follow soon...

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Aman Singh stars for 3rd XI scoring 42 and taking 6 wkts in win against Sandyford...

Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

North County 226/9, McCready 3/32, YM 228/7, Beacroft 68, Dunlop 53...YM won by 3 wkts...

Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

1st XI 'Hammer' Old Belvedere by 8 wkts to top Section C of the DGM and make it 3 wins from 3 games over the weekend...

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Versatile Lewis keeping busy...

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Taken from the Irish Times...

IMAGINE YOU are Alan Lewis. Tee off in Portmarnock at 7.40am Friday morning. Play 14 holes to win match-play competition. Fly across town to rack up 122 runs in YMCA's defeat of Cork County in the first round of

CricketEurope Preview of ISC Clash between YM v Strabane...

Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Strabane v YMCA

Peter Gillespie’s side opened their league account in good style last week when hammering Coleraine and given their good recent record in the inter-county series over the past few seasons will go into this one expected to win

All 3 teams in action this weekend...

Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The 3 YM teams all take to the field(s) this weekend as the 1st XI travel to Strabane Park for the 2nd Rd. of the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup on Saturday.

This will be the teams first real competitive action against one of the traditionally s

3rd XI lose to Merrion 5ths by 7 wkts in Claremont Road...

Sat, 09 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

1st XI v Strabane ISC match washed out, re-fix to be played on Friday the 5th of June...

Sat, 09 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Draw for the 3rd Rd. of the Bob Kerr ISC...

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The draw was made over the weekend for the 3rd round of the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup at Eglinton.

Making the draw were Mrs Hope Kerr, former West Indies Test star Vanburn Holder, and NWCU Chairman Joe Doherty.

The draw in full is

Sonny Singh gives Phoenix 2nds a real pain in the neck...

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
YM 2nds v Phoenix 2nds
Sun 10th May

After a miraculous recovery from a neck injury the previous day Sonny Singh gave a match winning performance (4/44 & 77 runs) for YM 2nds against their Phoenix counterparts.
On a belter of a track

Weekend Fixtures for the 16th & 17th of May...

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Although the weather is not encouraging, all 3 YM teams take to the field over a busy weekend.

First up on Saturday is the 1st XI and a trip to The Park to face Phoenix in their final group game of the DGM.
A victory will see them progr

Both 3rd XI games over the weekend against Avondale and Halverstown cancelled due to wet weather...

Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Semi-Final Draw of the DGM League/Cup...YM v Railway Union in Claremont Road...Pembroke v Leinster in Sydney Parade...

Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

2nd XI game versus Merrion 3rds abandoned in Claremont Road...

Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The 2nd XI tried in vain to get in a game on a 'Soaking Sunday' in Claremont Road.

This was one of those days when nothing was going to go right. Firstly the wicket (water got through our state-of-the-art covers) and run-ups were just too we

1st XI beat Phoenix and look forward to a semi-final in Claremont Road against Railway Union...

Sun, 17 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
1st XI beat Phoenix in The Park...

On a miserable Saturday the 1st XI produced a quality all-round performance in beating Phoenix by 33 runs (D/L) and set up a mouth-watering semi-final tie with near-rivals Railway Union in Claremont Road ne

1st XI top the bill in the semi-final of the DGM league...

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
After a miserable week of rain the 3 YM Senior teams prepare for another action-packed weekend of cricket.

Top of the bill is the 1st XI as they take on Railway Union at Claremont Road in the semi-final of the DGM league on Sunday.
The c

2nd XI game versus Malahide 3rds in Claremont Road on Saturday is now OFF due to wet pitch and square...

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

3rds enjoy their outing in the Park...Phoenix 4ths 116/9, YMCA 3rds 119/4, John Souter 50*, Josh Van De Flier 24...YM Won by 6 wkts...

Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

YMCA run out of steam as Railway roll into the Final of the DGM...

Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT
On a scorching day and on a great deck with a fast outfield it was set up to be a thriller...but it was not to be as Railway did most things right and YM panicked in their reply to a daunting total set by the visitors.

Railway won the toss,

1st XI Hammer Rush by 183 runs in their opening league game of the WMK as Strydom and Parkinson Star...more to follow soon...

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Both the 1st and 2nd XI dumped out of their Cups...

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
There was not much 'Fun in the Sun' this June bank holiday weekend as both the 1st and 2nd XI's experienced defeat in their respective Cups and will have to wait another year for success...

On Saturday the 1st XI entertained near neighbours

Tonight Tues 2nd of June YM 3rds take on North Wicklow XI in the Whelan Cup 20/20...Start 6pm...

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

YM 3rds beat North Wicklow XI in Whelan Cup Match in Claremont Road by 40 runs...Full report of match, click onto Fixtures...

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Cricket, Cricket and more Cricket...

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Where to start first...

On Friday, (tomorrow or today) depending on when you read this, the 1st XI take on Strabane C.C. at Claremont Road in the Bob Kerr ISC 2nd Rd. This is a re-fixed match after the original fixture was washed out in Stra

Milestone For Gus...

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The Time: Monday 1st of June 2009

When Angus Richard Dunlop got off the mark, with a trademark flick off his pads to mid-wicket, during his innings against Rush in last weekends league match at Claremont Road, few people watching knew the re

Sat 6th June, No Play in Claremont Road as 2nd XI game with Old Belvedere 2nds is washed out...

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Bob Kerr ISC...Strabane 231, YMCA 238/5...YM Win by 5 wkts..

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Bob Kerr ISC 2nd Rd.
YMCA v Strabane

With both sides missing key players, YM showed their strength in depth by running out easy winners by 5 wkts and take their place in the 3rd Rd. where they will host Lisburn C.C.
Dismissing the vi

Tues 9th June, LHW 20/20 Cup, YM v Leinster in Rathmines, 6pm start...

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

3rd XI lose to Knockharley 1sts in Claremont Road by 121 runs...

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sun 7th June...1st XI game in Cabra versus Old Belvedere...No play due to wet pitch...

Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Strydom versus Strydom...

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup - 3rd Rd.

The third round of the premier knock out competition for clubs takes place on Saturday June 13th and arguably the tie of the round is the meeting in Claremont Road of YMCA and Lisburn which sees in direct

Alan Murray 4FM 20/20 Cup - Group 4...YM lose to Leinster in Rathmines by 23 runs...more to follow...

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Padraic Flanagan selected for Leinster U13 team...

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Congratulations to Padraic Flanagan has been selected for the Leinster U13s after a recent trial match.

Also well done to Michael Kirk, Aaron Bailey and Jack Tector who also played in this trial match and represented YMCA very well indeed.

2nds Bamboozled in Balbriggan...

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
YMCA 2nd XI 54 all out
Balbriggan 55/1

With the score on 34 all looked rosy as the YM openers looked at ease in the sun on a decent track.
2 wickets later and with the scoreboard reading 52/2 no one but Nostradamus could predict tha

1st XI lose to Lisburn in 3rd Rd. of the Bob Kerr ISC...

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Bob Kerr ISC Cup - 3rd Rd.
YMCA 205 all out (43.1 overs)
Lisburn 205/5 (45.5 overs)

On the day Lisburn turned in a good all-round performance and deserved their win. The YM team however again offered the question..."will they ever le

Groundhog Day at Claremont Road...

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Re-wind to the 10th of June 2008

Tillain Cup
YMCA 122/6 (20 overs)
Railway Union 123/5 (18.3 overs)

Fast forward to yesterday evening at Claremont Road and the two teams met again in the Tillain Cup and it was deja vu all ov

Result: Alan Murray 4FM Twenty20 Cup...CYM 117/6...YMCA 120/1...YM win by 9 wkts...

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wednesday 17th June Alan Murray 4FM Twenty20 Cup...YMCA v CYM at Claremont Road...6pm start

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Upcoming Fixtures...

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
This weekend sees all 3 teams in action once again.
On Saturday the 2nd XI travel to the picturesque setting of Oak Hill C.C. to take on North Wicklow 1st XI (see picture opposite).

And on Sunday the 1st XI travel to Terenure to play on

Breaking News...David and Lee Cole selected for the Leinster U15 Team...

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Congratulations to both David and Lee Cole who were selected on the Leinster U15 team.

Andrew Mowatt also played in the trial match to select this team and performed very well just missing out on selection.

For full details on team

Competition for 2nd and 3rd team players...

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
This weekend there is a competition for players in both the 2nd and 3rd teams (1st team squad members who play for the 2nds are not eligible).

The first player on either side to score either a 50 (or dare I say a 'Ton') or take 5 wkts, which

Senior 3 Result: 2nds lose heavily to North Wicklow...North Wicklow 287/6, YM 120 all out...YM lose by 167 runs...

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
North Wicklow proved a tough nut to crack as they posted 287/6 from their 50 overs at Oak Hill C.C. a total YM found too steep to climb.

In truth North Wicklow batted well with experienced performers in their line-up, however they were given

Whelan Cup Result...YM lose thriller in Anglesea Road...

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The 3rd XI played out an exciting Whelan Cup match against Merrion in Anglesea Road (Monday evening 22nd).

2 fine knocks from Capt. Derek Dockrell (55) and Tim Shannon (48) looked like giving the visitors a winning total.
However the fin

Monday 22nd June...Whelan Cup...YM 3rds v Merrion XI, Anglesea Road, 6pm start...

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sundays Results: 1st XI beat CYM by 7 wkts...3rd XI defeat Rush in the Intermediate Cup...click on Fixtures for reports and scores...

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Season Results so far...

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
It is almost 2 months now into the season and below are some stats for those interested.

1st XI: Played 12, Won 8, Lost 4
2nd XI: Played 6, Won 1, Lost 4, Abandoned 1
3rd XI: Played 7, Won 4, Lost 3

Totals: Played 25, Won

Weekend Fixtures...27th and 28th of June...

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Two important league games take place this weekend as the 2nd XI take a trip to The Park to take on Phoenix 2nds and the 3rd XI travel the scenic route to play Avondale 1sts.

Pools Panel Predict: 2 Wins...

Sat 27th June
YMCA 3rd

A Feast of Cricket for the 1st XI as they look to make 'Mince-Meat' of Malahide before they 'Tuck' into a Club Bar-B-Que...

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
On Saturday the 1st XI take on Malahide in a crucial league encounter at Claremont Road.

The Captain returns to lead the team after his short tour following 'Take That' and James Short takes his place behind the 'sticks'.
A win against t

Matthew Quirke Hits Century for U17s Versus Pembroke...

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Thursday 25th June 09

Matthew Quirke scored his maiden Century for the club in yesterdays U17 league match versus local rivals Pembroke.
Unfortunately in a losing cause it was also Matthew's first 50 for the club.

Congratulation

Former YMCA club pro Ben Dunk awarded a 'Rookie' contract with Queensland Cricket...

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Congratulations to Ben 'Slam' Dunk (pictured celebrating the news) who has been awarded a 'Rookie' contract with Queensland Cricket.

For more details paste and click onto the following lick;

http://www.qldcricket.com.au/default.asp?

Weekend Results 27th and 28th June...

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT
1st XI v Malahide - Sat 27th
YM - 222 (50 overs)
S.R.McCready 50

Malahide 152/10
J.N.Parkinson 4/19

YM won by 70 runs.

3rd XI v Avondale - Sat 27th
Avondale 124/10
J.Orr 5/14
N.Noonan 4/11

Y

Weekend Fixtures 4th & 5th July...& Upto date League Table for the 2nds & 3rds...

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
This weekend starts with the 2nd XI visiting Castle Avenue on Saturday to take on Clontarf 3rds in a bottom of the table clash.
YM could do with a good win here to re-light their season.

On Sunday the 3rds have an impotant 2nd Rd Interme

2nds Victorious in Battling Win at Clontarf...

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
YM arrived in Clontarf on Saturday, laid seige against the home side and took away the spoils after a battling and in the end comfortable victory.

Rain reduced this game to 42 overs per side.
And bowling first on a good deck with a very

3rds Cup Match with Leinster 5ths Rained Off...Re-fixed for next Saturday the 11th of July...

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Padraic Flanagan & Michael Kirk selected for Leinster U13s...

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Congratulations to Padriac Flanagan & Michael Kirk who have been selected for the Leinster U13 squad.

Full squad selected for the Somerset festival being held at King's College, Taunton from July 27th to 31st 2009 is;

Thomas Anders

Early start for 1st XI in the Phoenix Park...

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The 1st XI take on Phoenix in the Park on Saturday the 11th July. This match is an early kick-off, starting at 11.00am.

2 changes from the last outing see Ross Johnson & Graeme McCoy coming in for Sir.Lewi of Rathgar and King Gus of Kildare.

2nd & 3rd XI Fixtures 11th and 12th July...

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Saturday sees the 3rd XI take on Leinster 5ths in a re-arranged Cup match from the previous weekend.

Sat 11th July
YM 3rds v Leinster 5ths
At Claremont Road
Start 1.00pm

On Sunday the 2nd XI host the visit of North Kilda

Sat 11th... 3rd XI on top in rain-affected Cup Match against Leinster...

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
YM & Leinster must wait once more to find a victor as this re-fixed Cup Match was again affected by the weather.

In winning the toss Leinster decided to bat first and struggled throughout against the YM bowlers. At 70 odd for 7, YM must have

Sat 11th...YM 1st XI 110/4, lose to Phoenix 246/8, by 12 runs (D/L)...

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Result: Sun 12th...YM 2nds 191/9, North Kildare 1sts 193/8...

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
It was a day of 'ifs' and 'buts', however in the end North Kildare fully deserved their win as they chased down a competitive YM score of 191/9, getting home by 2 wkts.

On a slow difficult wicket both teams battled hard and although on the w

Result: 3rds lose 2-1 in bowl-out to Leinster 5ths...

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Rain ruined any chance of play this evening, (Monday the 13th), as YM 3rds and Leinster 5ths returned to Claremont Road in a bid to complete their Intermediate Cup match from last Saturday.
After 2 heavy showers, which made the square unplayable

League Action For All 3 YM Senior XIs...

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
There are 3 league matches on this weekend.

On Saturday the 1st XI visit Rush for an important league match. A win is vital here after last weeks Duckworth Lewis loss to Phoenix, if they are to stay clear of the rest at the top of the table.

Results: Sat 18th and Sun 19th July...

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
On Saturday the 1st XI visited Kenure Park to take on Rush and won by 47 runs.
Batting first YM totalled 235 with a fine innings from E.Ahmed (61) and Reinhardt Strydom chipping in with 38.
Rush were then dismissed for 188, James Parkinson ta

Lee Cole Selected in Leinster U15 squad for Staffordshire Festival...

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Congratualtions to Lee Cole who has been selected for the Leinster U15 squad which will take part in the Staffordshire Festival being held at Wolverhampton CC from August 3rd-7th.

Full Squad;

Tyrone Kane (Merrion) Capt.
David

Padraic Flanagan stars for YM youngsters as they defeat Western Academy of Scotland at Claremont Road...

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Padraic Flanagan (pictured right) showed just what the Irish U13 team will be missing when he produced a fabulous display of seam bowling against Western Academy of Scotland U14s.
There must be some good bowlers in the Irish U13 team (which are t

CONGRATULATIONS to the New Mr. & Mrs. Warwick Armstrong....

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT
It's Official!!

Congratulations to our unflapable 1st XI Captain, Warwick Armstrong and his 'Queen', Amy, who tied the knot in 'The Mainland' over the weekend, on Saturday the 25th of July.

All at YMCA wish them the very best as the

2nds & 3rds both lose as the August Bank Holiday weekend starts with tales of woe...

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The 2nd XI continued their poor form in the Senior 3 League as they went down by 72 runs to Balbriggan 1st XI in windy Claremont Road.
Full report in 2nd XI Fixtures...

Balbriggan 1st XI 184/8 (50 overs)
YMCA 2nd XI 112/10 (40.1 over

Result: Monday 3rd of August - Clontarf 4ths 159, YM 3rds 60/1 in 20 overs (J.Souter 35*, C.Minch 16*)...Rain stopped Play...

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Weekend Fixtures 8th and 9th of August...

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
3 Important fixtures this weekend as all the senior mens XIs take to the field.

First up on Saturday, is the 1st XI returning after a long break from action and with a new man at the helm in Captain Waz.
Taking on Old Belvedere in Clarem

Result: Thurs 6th August...U13As Win Thriller in Claremont Road as they take their place in the Plate Cup Final...more to follow soon...

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Up-to-date League Tables for the 2nd & 3rd XIs...click onto 'League Tables' on the side menu...

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Junior Results: U13As beat Phoenix in The Park as U11Bs beat Old Belvedere by 4 runs in the Cabra Oval...

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Weekend Results 8th & 9th August...1st XI beat Old Belvedere on D/L, 2nds throw it away in Cabra to lose by 3 runs, 3rds lose by 6 wkts to Sandyford..

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

YMCA Fantasy Football League...

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
YM have set up their own Football Fantasy League thanks to Carl Hosford.

Simply click onto the 'Links' Tab on the side menu of the Club website where you will see 'YMCA Fantasy League' or go to
http://fantasy.premierleague.com and regist

U11As Semi-Final: Today Friday the 14th of August...YMCA v CYM at Terenure...3pm start...

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

More Representative Honours for Young YM Players...

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Some good news to report...

The following YM young players have been selected to represent the Leinster U12s & U14s teams;

Jack Tector (U12s) v Ulster
Andrew Mowatt & Callum Donnelly (U14s) v Ulster.

Games to be played

Result: U13A Plate Final in Terenure...CYM 106 v YMCA 74...YM lost by 32 runs...

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

YMCA Sports Grounds closed to The Cricketers...

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Thursday night, the 13th of August a funny thing happened as I walked past the YMCA Sports Grounds down Claremont Road.

I noticed cricket players arriving down expecting to net for important league games this weekend with only 3 weeks to go

Tonight Thursday the 13th of August YM U13As v CYM in the U13 Plate Final at Terenure...5pm start...

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Strydom Stars in Ireland A' Victory...

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Below is an article written by Ian Callender of The Belfast Telegraph on Ireland A's recent victory in Holland which starred YMs Reinhardt Strydom (pictured right).

ANOTHER tournament, another Ireland win. This time John Mooney led his side

Result: YM U11As beat CYM by 50 runs in Terenure...

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Friday 1th of August

The YM U11A team had a great win over rivals CYM at Terenure today in the Semi-Final of the U11 Plate Cup.

For a full report and scorecard click onto the 'Fixtures' tab, then 'Junior Teams' and select U11A.

Table Topper down at Claremont Road...

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The big fixture in town this weekend sees League Leaders YMCA host Phoenix, who are in 2nd spot, at Claremont Road with an early start time of 11.00am.

This game will go along way in deciding who will win Section B of the Leinster Senior Lea

YM come out on Top in Clash with Phoenix at Claremont Road..

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
For the 2nd time in a week YM chased a large total as their batsmen proved too hot to handle for the Phoenix bowlers.

Batting first Phoenix struggled early on but thanks to a fine 122 from Dave Langford-Smith and 57 from C.Kelly they posted

YM 2nds suffer another fustrating loss...see report and scorecard in Fixtures...

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

YM to make TV debut on Sky Sports...

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
This Friday at 1pm, the 21st of August, during the lunch break of the 5th and last Ashes Test of the Summer at The Oval, highlights will be shown of the Twenty20 game played last Sunday between a YM Select XI and Merrion C.C. in Anglesea Road...

U11A Plate Final: YMCA v The Hills in Claremont Road, Friday the 21st of August...5pm start...

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Big Day this Friday the 21st of August...

Leinster U11A Plate Final
YMCA U11A v The Hills U11A
At Claremont Road
Start 5.00pm

Team:

Andrew Blair-White, James Carson, Dylan Finlay, Jake Finlay, Robyn Lewis, Adam

Double Delight for the 2nd XI over the Weekend...

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Just when it was needed the most YM 2nds won 2 games over the weekend, to give themselves a good chance of staying in the LCU Senior 3 League.

First up on Saturday the 22nd they chased successfully against Merrion 3rd XI in Anglesea Road to

1st XI Crush CYM And Seal Promotion...Result: CYM 65 (R.Strydom 6/16), YMCA 66/1...YM Win By 9 Wkts...

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

U11s Prove Its Fun to Play At The YMCA...

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Its said that people know exactly where they were when Neil Armstong stepped on the Moon, when JFK was assasinated and when Ray Houghton scored the winner against the mighty Italians at USA 94'...

Well now add this because at 8.00pm on Frida

YM Younglins Reach Another Final...

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
After the success of the U11A team last week, we now have another Final to look forward to as the U13B team beat Leinster by 6 wkts at Claremont Road on a chilly evening.

Leinster batted first and were restricted to 102/7.
Top bowlers we

The Battle of Sandymount...U13B Final...YM v Pembroke at Claremont Road, Thursday 27th of August, 4.30 start...

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Result: U13B Final...Pembroke 67/5, YM 67/9...Match Tied...

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
'The Match Which Was Always Destined To Go Ahead' or 'The D4 Tie'...take your pick but whatever it will be called this was a thriller!

2 Teams in the heart of Sandymount slugging it out on a windy night in Claremont Road, Home of The YMCA ('

Breaking News...YMCA 1st XI Confirmed as Champions...Breaking News...YMCA 1st XI Confirmed as Champions...Breaking News...

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Even though Malahide defeated Phoenix by 3wkts in Malahide today (Sat 29th August) they did not earn enough points in their bid to finish 1st in Section B of the Leinster Senior League.

So YMCA who sit pretty at the top of the table cannot b

Breaking News...Shami Completely Exonerated after the Claremont Road Scuffle...Breaking News...

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Tonight, Monday the 31st of August, was a momentous day in the cricketing life of Ehtesham 'Shami' Ahmed.

During a recent game with Old Belvedere at Claremont Road on Saturday the 8th of August and amid high tension as YM chased a large tota

Weekend Results 29th/30th August...

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The 1st XI finished off their season with a visit to Malahide and lost in an exciting finish on the last ball by 2 wkts (D/L).

Angus Dunlop rolled back the years with a well-timed unbeaten innings of 92, as he faced his old adversary the can

YM 3rds finish off their season in style at Claremont Road...

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
YM 3rds had their most comprehensive win of the season as they won handsomely at Claremont Road, on Saturday 5th of September, beating Halverstown 1st XI by 10 wkts.

Halverstown batted first and all the YM bowlers got amongst the wickets as

Upto date League Tables for 2nd & 3rd XIs...

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Upto date league tables for both the 2nd XI and 3rd XI are now online.
With very few scheduled games to complete these should be the final standings for the 2009 season.
Click 'League Tables' and then either 2nd XI or 3rd XI to see final posi

YMCA AGM...Wednesday 21st October in Claremont Road at 8.00pm...

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

YMCA Fantasy Football League...

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
As we near the christmas break the first update on the YMCA Fantasy Football League sees 'Los Galactico III' managed by Carl Hosford sitting pretty at the top.
2nd & 3rd place see Uncle & Nephew Barry Streek('Rovers Town Utd')/Sam Streek('F.C.You

The L.C.U. draws will be broadcast live on NEARfm (90.3fm) and can also be heard on the web at near.ie

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
Leinster Cricket Union Draws For 2010

The draws for the First Rounds of the LHW Leinster Senior Cup and the Divisions 3 and 4 (formerly Senior 2) Cup will be conducted at Clontarf Cricket Club on Saturday next, 28th November, at 10.30 a.m.

Bob Kerr ISC Draw 2010...

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The following is the draw in full for the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup for 2010

Round One - Saturday April 26th

A. Old Belvedere v Downpatrick
B. Rush v Lurgan
C. CYM v Cork Harlequins

Round Two - Saturday May 8

26th November 2009...The Sad Death of Wes Earl...

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT
WES EARL (RHB, RAFM)

It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of Wes Earl, a YM Legend. One of the great tourists of YMCA cricket Wes had bravely battled against cancer these past 5 years. He will be sadly missed by all down

*OUT NOW* ...Senior Cup Draws...

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The L.C.U. Senior Cup Draws for 2010 see YMCA 1st XI take on Railway Union in Park Avenue. While the 2nd XI have been given a home draw versus North County 2nd XI, in the new Divisions 3/4 Cup (formerly known as the Senior 2 Cup).

For the fu

*OUT NOW* ...New League Format for 2010...

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT
The L.C.U. have just released the new league format for 2010.
Simply named as Division 1 to Division 13, it shows the YMCA 1st XI taking it's place in Division 1 after last seasons winning league campaign of Section B.
The 2nd XI will compet

The Death Of The Great Dermot Monteith...

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT
One of Ireland's greatest ever cricketers Dermott Monteith has died suddenly at the age of 66.
He was also a former President of the Irish Cricket Union and a national selector.
He took a record 326 wickets for Ireland in 76 games between 1

1st XI pictures of 'fines' trip to Athlone in photo gallery...

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

1st & 2nd XI Retrospects for the 2009 Season...

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Paul Beacroft has written a Retrospect of the 1st XI's successful 2009 season.
There is also a 2nd XI Retrospect.
You can read both by clicking onto the titles which you will find on the side menu bar.

Ben Dunk making a name for himself Down Under...

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

EARLY PRESENT FOR DUNK

Thursday 24 December 2009

Norths wicket-keeper Ben Dunk got a surprise early Christmas present this morning with his call-up to play for the XXXX GOLD Queensland Bulls for Monday’s KFC Twenty

Ireland and Leinster Cricket Club Rankings...

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT
For all those 'Statos' out there and you know who you are, 2 sets of figures have been compiled by Paul Reynolds of Leinster and Michael Taylor for CricktIreland.

The first set of figures by Paul Reynolds are titled 'All Ireland Club Ranking

YM Fantasy Football League Update...

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT
As we enter a crucial part of the season a quick update sees that 'Los Galacticos' managed by Carl Hosford and 'Rovers Town United' led by Barry Streek continue to top the table separated by only 1 point.
Neel Bhandari's 'Bundyz Boyz' have crept

Leinster Youth Squads Announced...

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT
The Leinster U11 & U13 training squads were announced recently with the following YMCA players selected;

U11 Training Squad:

HARRY KIRK, HARRY TECTOR, JAKE FINLAY, ANDREW BLAIR-WHITE and ADAM McCOY-SMITH

U13 Training Squad:

Alan Murray Twenty20 Cup Draw...

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT
The groups for the Alan Murray Twenty20 Cup were drawn and it put YM in group 2 along with derby-rivals Pembroke, Phoenix and Rush.

Fixtures;
15th June (Tues) v Phoenix CC - The Phoenix Park
24th June (Thurs) v Pembroke CC - Claremon

A New Appointment...

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT
It was recently announced that our Head of Youth Cricket Aideen Rice has been elected as the 1st Chairperson of the newly formed Leinster Cricket Union Youth Committee, which will run all aspects of youth cricket in the province.

Congratulat

YM Youth Fixtures Now Available On Line...

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Thanks to Aideen Rice the fixtures for all the YM Youth teams are now available in the 'Fixtures' tab.

The 2010 season will see an increase in the number of teams we field.
There are now 2 extra boys teams, the U11Cs & for the first tim

***COMPETITION***....

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT
'Irish Cricket Suppliers' are giving you the chance to WIN a Free LEKKA Custom Made Cricket Bat in their 2010 Competition.

Simply paste and click onto the link below, fill out the entry form and enter the competition...

Good Luck!

Leinster Cricket Union announce the U15 Squad...

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT
The Leinster Cricket Union have announced the U15 Squad for training and coaching currently taking place.
YMCA are well represented in the 39 players chosen with 9 players if you include Benn Hoey who had re-joined from CYM.

Congratulati

Senior Mens Fixtures For 1st, 2nd & 3rd XIs Now In Fixtures Tab...

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Reinhardt Strydom selected for Ireland A training squad...

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Adam Rice making a name for himself in Track & Field...

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT
YMer Adam Rice continues on his quest for London 2012 as he makes his mark in Irish Athletics as a Javelin thrower.

Representing Trinity College Dublin, Greystones & District A.C. & Sli Cualann, Adam had a very successful season. Highlights

Any Budding Groundsmen in Claremont Road...?

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Calling all those with green fingers, Cricket Ireland are running an IOG Intermediate Spring/Summer Groundsmens course this month.

Presenter: Len Smith (Former Glamorgan CCC groundsman)
Dublin: Sun 28th March - venue (Clontarf TBC)
C

Leinster Cricket Union commence U11’s girls squad training...

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Forty young enthusiastic cricketers attended the first ever Leinster U11 girls training, at a two-day training clinic held over the recent school mid-term break.
Coaches Barbara McDonald, Carole McGuire, Sean McCann & Keara Pyne put the children

Reinhardt Strydom named as a reserve for Irelands Twenty20 World Cup Squad...

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

1st XI Squad for 2010 Season...

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Young Blood included in 1st XI Squad for 2010.

Reinhardt Strydom was delighted to announce at the recent YMCA CC Annual Dinner that 3 young, promising and exciting players have joined the club.

Benn Hoey (CYM/Terenure CC), Robert Ga

YM Fantasy League: Carl Hosford's 'Los Galocticos' knocked off top spot by 'Rovers Town Utd' as Rob Whyte's 'Canberra Celtic' stay bottom...

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Lee Cole & Benn Hoey selected from Leinster U15 squad to attend coaching clinic in La Manga Spain...

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Two of YMs brightest young stars Lee Cole and Benn Hoey have been selected from the Leinster U15 squad, that will travel to the ICC Europe Cricket Academy at La Manga in Spain.

They will join 28 of Europe's talented young players from 14 dif

3rd XI to kick off their season with friendly versus Dundalk CC on Sunday the 25th of April in Claremont Road...

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Senior Mens Nets...1sts/2nds/3rds...Every Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm...

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Jack Tector named in Leinster U13 Squad...

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Update on Leinster U15 Squad...James Smith added to Squad...

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT
James Smith has now been added to the Leinster U15 Squad. This brings the total to 6 YM players named in the full squad of 18. A fantastic achievement.

They are Lee Cole, Callum Donnelly, Andrew Mowatt, Padraic Flanagan, Luke Madeley and Jam

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3rd XI beat Dundalk CC by 116 runs in season opener...

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT
3rd XI v Dundalk CC (Friendly)

The 3rd XI were the first team to take to the field this season as they entertained Dundalk CC in Claremont Road. The visitors were making history as they played their ever first match of any sorts in Irish cri

'Parky Has Landed', He's Here, James Parkinson Has Returned To Claremont Road...

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

1st XI team selected to play Railway Union CC...

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT
The 1st XI team selected to play against Railway Union CC in Claremont Road on Saturday the 1st of May includes two debutants in Robbie Garth and Sean Mcauley.
This will be the teams first league encounter in the new Leinster Division 1 League.<

1st XI lose to Railway Union by 27 runs in Claremont Road...

Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
In a game reduced to 20 overs per side due to heavy rain Railway batted first and after 10 overs they had reached 64/4. In the next 10 overs a good 5th wicket partnership of 58 between G.McDonnell (45) and S.Ullah (37*) lifted their final score to a

Busy weekend of Cricket for the Senior mens teams...

Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
All 3 teams take to the field this weekend as both the 2nds and 3rds have their first run out of the season.

On Saturday the first XI travel North West to take on Bready CC in the 2nd Rd of the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup.
Reinhardt Stryd

Breaking News...Draw for 3rd Rd of Bob Kerr ISC sees YMCA visit Railway Union on the 12th of June...

Sat, 08 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Sat Results: 1st XI 214 all out v Bready 98 all out, YM win by 116 runs...3rd XI 116 all out v Wicklow County 120/5, YM lost by 5 wkts...

Sat, 08 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

YM Fantasy Football League and the Winner is...?

Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
After weeks and weeks of battling it out at the top of the table 'Rovers Town United' (Barry Streek) finally overcame the challenge of 'Los Galacticos III (Carl Hosford) to become the first recipitant of the YM Fantasy Football League.

In 3r

Result: Sun 9th - North Kildare 1st XI 240 all out, YM 2nd XI 241/4...YM won by 6 wkts...

Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
The 2nd XI made a successful start to their league campaign with a strong batting performance as they chased down 240 to win by 6 wkts against North Kildare 1st XI in Kilcock.

Ethesham Ahmed (Shami) made a fabulous 105 (11x4, 1x5 4x6) as YM

Youth Results: U11As recover to record a fine win against Pembroke as the U11Bs just lose out to North Kildare...

Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
On Saturday morning the U11B team lost narrowly to North Kildare in the Maws, Kilcock by 7 runs.
Batting second and with solid contributions from all YM players they just failed in their first outing of the season. Wides were to be a telling fact

Result: Thurs 13th...YM Girls U11s record win versus Leinster ...more to follow...

Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

YM U11A Team to play Phoenix Sat 15th May...

Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
The U11A Team to play Phoenix
At Claremont Road
9.30am start

Harry Kirk
Harry Tector
Andrew Blair-White
Adam McCoy-Smith
Jake Finlay
Stephen Keane
Jamie Topping
Eoghan Copeland
Jamal Ahmed
Sittha B

Result: YM 1st XI 162 all out beat Clontarf CC 141 all out by 21 runs...report and scorecard in 1st XI fixtures tab...

Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Result: YM 2nd XI 223/8 beat Phoenix 2nd XI 220/7 by 2 wkts...report and scorecard in 2nd XI fixtures tab...

Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A young 3rd XI suffer a heavy loss to Wexford Wanderers 1st XI...

Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
YMs young 3rd XI toiled away in the field as Wexford Wanderers 1st XI piled on the runs, as the home sides bowling and fielding was found wanting.
A 1st wicket partnership of 138 for the visitors was the highlight in a final total of 286/6 from 4

U11A team make it 3 wins in-a-row as they beat The Hills by 36 runs...

Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

An 'Inglorious YM' batting display under a scorching sun sees the 1st XI 92 all out lose to Leinster CC 94/2 by 8 wkts...

Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Result: Sun 23rd YM 2nd XI 115 all out lose to Oakhill CC 1st XI 116/5 by 5 wkts...

Sun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

3rd XI Heroics down at the 'Broke as they win in the YM Salver Cup 20/20...

Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Tues 25th YM Salver Cup 20/20

With the Pembroke reply on 118/5 it all looked over, however the YM Young Guns came back fighting and dismissed the last 5 batsmen for 5 runs to win a great game by the smallest of margins...full report and scor

2nds Angles are all at Sea as they go down to Merrion in the Tillain...

Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Mon 24th Tillain Cup 20/20

Result:

Merrion 2nd XI 182/5
YMCA 2nd XI 140/10

Merrion won by 42 runs.
Report and full scorecard in 2nd XI fixtures.

U11A team just lose out to Leinster in a tight contest...

Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Thursday 27th May

The U11A team came up against their toughest opponents so far this season in Leinster U11As.
Batting first Leinster made a solid score of 195/6 giving them a final total of 165 (teams lose 5 runs for every wicket).

60 seconds with YMCA professional James Parkinson...

Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Click onto either the 'Facebook Tab' or the 'Coverpoint Tab' on the side menu of the club website and read the words of wisdom from our Aussie pro 'Parky'...

Up-to-date League Tables for 1st, 2nd & 3rd IXs now online...

Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

1st XI LHW Cup match versus Railway Union in Park Avenue abandoned...Refixed for Sun 13th June...

Sat, 29 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

3rd XI fixture versus Balbriggan 2nd XI (Sat 29th) called off due to rain...

Sat, 29 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Result: 2nd XI 158/3 beat North County 2nds 156 all out by 7 wkts and progress to 2nd Rd. of Senior 2 Cup...

Sun, 30 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Breaking News...Senior 2 Cup Draw 2nd Rd...YM 2nd XI v Phoenix 2nd XI in the Phoenix Park, 20th June...

Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
The draw for the second round of the Senior 2 cup was made live on NEAR FM at lunchtime today, Monday 31st May.

Clontarf 2 v Merrion 2
Phoenix 2 v YMCA 2
Malahide 2 v Leinster 2
Balbriggan v Oak Hill

The draw for the sem

Breaking News...LHW Cup Draw...YM 1st XI or Railway Union (13th June) to play The Hills 2nd XI in Rd. 2, 19th June...

Mon, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT
The draw for the second round of the Lewis Hohn Williams Leinster Senior Cup was made live on NEAR FM at lunchtime today, Monday 31st May.

Phoenix or Clontarf v The Hills
Rush or Pembroke v North County
The Hills 2 v Railway Union or

U11A team back to winning ways...

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Merrion visited Claremont Road on Tuesday night and pushed YM all the way.
Batting first the visitors made steady progress in scoring 156 and lost only 4 wickets giving them a total of 136.
The bowling in general was good but wickets were har

3rd XI draw Merrion at Anglesea Road in the 2nd Rd of the YM Salver 20/20 Cup on Tuesday 15th June..

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Bank Holiday Results...

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT
The Bank holiday weekend saw a mixture of results for the senior mens teams.

On Saturday the 1st XI had a fustrating defeat to The Hills in Milverton by 31 runs.
Chasing a total of 235/5 (S.McCready 2/29) YM started off well wit

U11A team defeat North Kildare in Cup at Claremont Road...more to follow...

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

1st XI action photos from The Hills, 5th June...click onto photo gallery...

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

6 Hitters...

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

For the past few weeks 'Shami' has been going on about putting up a table recording who hits the most 6's in the Summer (mainly because he knows he is top too!)
So to shut him up

*** COMPETITION ***...

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Aussies Are Coming....

Thanks to Phillip Smith of RSA, proud

2nds lose heavily in the rain to Malahide 2nds, Malahide 286/8 beat YM 103 all out by 183 runs...

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

LHW Cup, YM 212/6, 48 overs (D.A.Lewis 100)...To be continued Monday evening 14th...

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

1st XI Steamrolled by Railway in ISC...Railway 260/9, YM 119 all out...YM lost by 141 runs...

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Sat 12th Result: 3rds win again...North Wicklow 2nds 147/8, YM 3rds 149/3...YM won by 7 wkts...

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Result Tues 15th...3rds 121/6 beat Merrion 114 all out by 7 runs...

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

U11As win again...Railway Union 75/6, YM 76/1...

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Wednesday 16th June

The U11A team won again, giving a good all round performance against near rivals Railway Union.
Batting first the Park Avenue young men gave a good batting performance with YM finding wickets hard to take. A cou

Jack Tector selected for Leinster U13 Team...

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

All to easy for Railway Union as YM crash out of LHW senior cup...

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT
At last the 1st Rd. LHW senior cup match versus Railway Union in Park Avenue, which began last Sunday 13th of June, continued on Monday 14th was finally completed on Friday the 18th.
And it was all too easy for the home side as they ended YMs h

Result Sat 19th June...3rd XI beat Old Belvedere 3rd XI by 9 runs in 1st Rd of Middle 2 Cup at Claremont Road...more to follow...

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

2nds dumped out of the Cup...Phoenix 209/8 beat YM 117 all out by 92 runs...

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT
On another belter of a day YM found the going tough in The Park.
Reducing the home side to 29/4 it was all going YMs way.
Then just before the first drinks break Umar Jehangir put down a return chance of his own bowling that would have ma

U11s beat Terenure by 18 runs and go through to semi-final of the Cup...

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT
On Sunday morning 20th June the U11A team went one better than the YM 2nd XI would later on that day, both teams competing in their respective Cup competitions.

Visiting Terenure for the 2nd Rd of the U11 Cup, they lost the toss and were

Breaking News...YM U11A v Railway Union, Semi-Final U11 Cup, Sun 4th July in Claremont Road...

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Leinster U11 Fingal Cup
(sponsored by Frank Sowman)

Semi-Final

YMCA
v
Railwa

Result: 1st XI beat Pembroke on an evening of Sizzling Fun...

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Claremont Road was the place to be last night amid the Twenty20 match between YM and Pembroke, a match played in memory of Wes Earl who sadly passed away last November.
A large crowd of nearly 300 people enjoyed a great bar-b-q as they watched

Result: Today Fri 25th June...YM U15s lose to Terenure by 7 wkts in semi-final of 20/20 Cup...

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Lee Cole, Andrew Mowatt & Callum Donnelly selected for the Leinster U15 team...

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Results Sat 26th June...

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT
YM 1st XI 213/8
R.Strydom 77
A.Lewis 36
A.Dunlop 26
E.Ahmed 20*

Leinster 1st XI 134 all out
J.Parkinson 3/18
R.Garth 3/33
P.Beacroft 3/31

YM won by 79 runs.

North County

U19s start with a win against near rivals Railway Union...

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT
The U19s made hard work in winning their opening fixture of the U19 20/20 league in Park Avenue.
The home side fielded only 9 men and were dismissed for 74 in under 16 overs.
Johan Van Der Flier 2/6, James Smith 2/16 and Rory Anderson 3/3

U11 Girls beat Malahide by 11 runs in semi-final of U11 Cup...

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Dundrum too good for YM 3rds in semi-final of YM Salver...

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Dundrum proved a little too cricket smart as they defeated a young YM team in the semi-final of the YM Salver in Claremont Road.
YM batted first and were found wanting in the first 10 overs, scoring only 33/4 as Dundrum bowled tightly.
A

YMers make their mark in U15 Interpros...

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
The 2nd match for Leinster in the U15 Interpro games being played in Dublin this week saw 2 YM players contribute to a Leinster win against the North West.
Lee Cole was again top scorer with 46 as Leinster we

Congratulations to Josh Van Der Flier (Wesley College & YMCA) who has been selected for Leinster Schools...

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

U11A team win again in Terenure...

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
The U11A team made it 7 wins from 8 league matches to stay out on top of the U11A League.

A hard fought game against Terenure saw the home side rack up 96/7 from their 20 overs. Sam Streek had his bowl

Lee Cole stars for Leinster U15s...

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Result of U'15 Interprovincial played in Rathmines between Leinster and Munster.

Leinster 243-5 from 45 overs (Lee Cole 79, Ruairi Willis 68, Niall McGovern 43, Jack Marks 2-50)
Munster 166-8 fro

YMers receive more success with Leinster U15 team..

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Leinster made it 3 wins from 3 games as they defeated the NCU to win the U15 Interprovincial series in Dublin.
NCU scored 208/7 from their 45 overs in North County's ground. Leinster chased down the target finishing on 212/8 and prove themselve

U13A team through to semi-final of U13 Cup...

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
This game started last Wednesday (30th June) evening in Clontarf. Clontarf batted first and scored 95/5 from their 20 overs.
The YM innings was never finished because of rain and bad light.

So it was replayed on Friday (2nd July) e

Result 3rd July...YM 3rd XI 204/5 beat Wicklow County 2nd XI 203 by 5 wkts in Middle 2 Cup 2nd Rd...

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Result Sat 3rd..."Thriller in the Villa(ge)"...YM 1st XI 154 all out (S.Mcauley 35) beat Malahide 141 all out (P.K.Beacroft 3/21) by 13 runs...

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

YM U13s lose to North County in league encounter...

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
YM U13s had victory snatched from their hands on Saturday (3rd July) morning in a home league match against North County.
In their second game in 2 days YM batted first and scored a very good and potentially winning total of 124/6 from their 20

Result: YM 3rds 158 all out lose to Clontarf 4ths 194/6 by 36 runs in league division 8...

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

U11s run out of steam to Railway by 4 runs in U11 Cup

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Jack Tector stars for Leinster U13s...

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Under 13 Interpros - Day 1:

MCU v LCU - Mardyke

LCU 182-5 off 37 overs (G. Delaney 60, Jack Tector finished unbeaten on 28* to help Leinster U13s take the Interprovincial title in Cork, following up last weeks success for the Leinster U15 team.

NWCU v LCU - Mardyke <

Middle 2 Cup Semi-Final, YMCA 3rd XI v Civil Service 2nd XI, Sat 24th of July in Claremont Road...

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

YMer James Fitzgerald now a Rugby Ref Earns IRB Asia Slot

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
James Fitzgerald, a YM legend, now based in Dubai working for the ICC and a product of the IRFU Referee Development pathway, has been appointed to the IRB Asia Panel.

Read more about the 'New Lewi' by copying and pasting the link

3RD XI MATCH AWAY TO BALBRIGGAN SAT 10TH HAS BEEN CALLED OFF DUE TO WATERLOGGED PITCH...

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Result 6th July...Alan Murray 20/20 Cup...YM 1st XI 173/1 (R.Strydom 98, A.Dunlop 48*) beat Rush 1st XI 171/6 by 9 wkts...

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Lee Cole Catches 6 as YM 2nds beat Merrion 2nds in Division 4 League...

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
On a spicy pitch YM over-came Merrion in a low scoring game at Claremont Road, Sunday 11th.
Batting first YM put themselves in trouble throughout with poor shot selection. Only Simon Wilson-Moore with 30 got

Jack Tector included in Leinster U13 Squad for Taunton Festival...

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Jack Tector has been been selected for the Leinster U13 squad, who will compete in the Taunton, Somerset festival, being held at King's College from

Result Sun 11th...YM U13s lose to North County in Semi-Final of U13 Cup...

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

U15s Hammer Clontarf in 3rd Rd of U15 Cup at Claremont Road...YM 51/0 beat Clontarf 50 all out by 10 wkts...

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

YM U11 Girls v Leinster in Final of U11 Cup at Rathmines, Thursday 15th of July...

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Lee Cole & Jack Tector...Latest YM Internationals...

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
YMs latest International cricketers were announced recently.
Lee Cole has been named in the Ireland U15 team, while Jack Tector was selected for the Ireland U13 team.
Congratulations to both players.

YM Girls U11s beat Leinster to Win U11 Cup...more to follow...

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

6 of the Best for YM U15s...

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
YM youngsters continue to impress at U15 level as no fewer than 6 players have been selected for the U15 squad which will play in the Staffordshire Youth Cricket Festival being held at Wolverhampton CC from August 2nd to 6th.
They will take on

Reinhardt Strydom hits 100 for Ireland A team versus Scotland...

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
YM 1st XI Captain Reinhardt Strydom scored 108 opening the batting today for Ireland A v Scotland A in the European Championship, Division 1.

Chasing the Scotland total of 235/9, Reinhardt dominated th

YM U15s v North County U15s Cup Semi-Final at Claremont Road Wed 21st July, 11am start...

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

U15s beat North County in Semi-Final of U15 Cup...

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

U19s lose thriller to the 'Broke off the last ball...

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
20/20 U19 League Cup

YM posted a fine total of 182 from their 20 overs thanks to a 2nd wicket partnership of 111 between Robert Garth 104 (14x4s & 3x6s) and Sean Mcauley

YM Young Guns Fire themselves into the Middle 2 Cup Final..

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Sat 24th July - Middle 2 Cup Semi-Final...

The perfect win? well almost. YM entertained Civil Service 2nds in Claremont Road and produced their finest victory of the season when it matterd most.
Batting 1st and after a slow

Result Sun 25th...North County 1st XI 197 all out beat YMCA 1st XI 149 all out by 48 runs...

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

2nds give a battling performance against Merrion but just come up Short...

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT
A young YM 2nds visited Anglesea Road to take on their more experienced counterparts and gave a very encouraging performance.
With 8 players aged between 14 and 18, YM posted a respectable 169 all out. But it could have been so much better aft

Result: YMU19s 116/8 lost to Merrion U19s 175/8 by 59 runs...

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Reinhardt Strydom selected for Ireland A squad to play MCC in Trinity College, Dublin on 3rd-5th Aug...

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Harry Kirk & Harry Tector selected for the Leinster U11 Squad..

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

1st XI outplayed by Malahide...YM 98 all out lost to Malahide 186/8 by 88 runs...

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

10 men 3rd XI topple league leaders in Kenilworth Square...more to follow...

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Result Sun 1st August...YM 2nd XI 214 all out drew with North Kildare 1st XI 86/5...Match Abandoned...

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Result Sat 31st July...YM 1st XI 269 all out lost to Merrion 268/6 (D/L Method: Target 270) by 1 run...

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

U15s beat Terenure to win Yates Hale U15 Cup Final...

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Tour Result: Leinster U15s 156 all out (A.Mowatt 43) lost to Derbyshire 157/9 (P.Flanagan 2/29) by 1 wkt...

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Tour Result: Leinster U15s 136/9 (L.Madeley 37) lost to Staffordshire 137/7 (C.Donnelly 4/13) by 3 wkts...

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Tour Result: Leinster U15s 148 all out beat Cumbria 106 all out (J.Smith 3/18) by 42 runs...

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

ATTENTION!!! MIDDLE 2 CUP FINAL IS NOW BEING PLAYED IN CLAREMONT ROAD...

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

LCU Middle 2 Cup Final 2010

The 12 have been selected for the Final of the Middle 2 Cup to be played at CLAREMONT ROAD

Weekend of Disappointment...

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Saturday 7th saw YMCA 3rd XI take on Leinster 4ths in that much awaited Middle 2 Cup Final in Claremont Road. YM had the perfect start as D.Cooke<

U11s beat North Kildare by 36 runs to remain top of the U11A League...

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT
On a fine evening YM U11As took on North Kildare in Claremont Road.
Winning the toss and batting first YM scored 200/4 from their 20 overs. (each team start with 100 runs & lose 5 runs for each wicket). This gave a final total of 180.

Jack Tector in the runs as Ireland U13s beat Middlesex...

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Ireland U13s recorded a nail-biting victory over Middlesex today at Radley College. Middlesex won the toss and elected to bat on a flat, hard wicket.
Thanks to some excellent fielding and tight, aggressive bowling from David Delany (3 for 22 o

'On This Day'....

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT
On This Day....August 1985

A look back at the archives to see who was performing for YMCA sees Neil Bailey returning excellent figures of 8/39 fo

Merrion make YM suffer in the Summer Heat...YMCA 1st XI 155 all out lost to Merrion156/5 by 5 wkts...

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

YM U11Cs beat the rain and The Hills to make it to the Final of the U11C League Cup...

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Monday 16th August
U11C League Cup Semi-Final
In persistant rain YM U11Cs defeated The Hills by 32 runs in Claremont Road.

Batting first YM scored a very good 136/4, thanks in part to a lot of wides, 25 in total (2 run

YM U11C Team 'take a bow'...

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT
The time...Wednesday 18th of August....The Place...Claremont Road...
Now remember these names...O'Reilly, Canning, Robertson,

Strydom stars for Ireland A...

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Day 1 of 3 v Hampshire 2nd XI at The Rose Bowl.
Ireland 217/7
R.Strydom 53*

Maiden 100 for Callum Donnelly as YM 3rds 219/5 beat Balbriggan 2nds 131 all out by 88 runs...

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Weekend Results 21st/22nd of August...

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT
The weekend easily goes to the 3rd team as they won 2 games with ease to give themselves a good chance of promotion from Div 8.
On Saturday they took on Balbriggan 2nds who had been riding high in the league most of the season.
Batting 1

Breaking News...YM U15B 145 (J.Bailey 60, B.Campbell 35) beat Knockharley/Mullingar 125 (A.Copeland Hat-Trick) by 20 runs in Semi-Final of League Cup.

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

YM U15As lose to North Down in Ian Lewis All-Ireland U15 Final at Claremont Road...

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Two finals in 2 days for this fine group of U15 cricketers and unfortunately both games were lost by small margins.
After yesterdays Leinster U15 League Cup Final defeat to CYM in the picturesque setting of Terenure, YM took on NCU and Northern

YM U15Bs lose to Phoenix U15As in U15B League Final by 8 wkts...

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT
At the end of a hectic week of Semi-Finals & Finals for YM teams, Friday saw the U15B team lose to the Phoenix U15A team in The Phoenix Park by 8 wkts, in the U15B League Final.
Batting first YM were at one stage 75/2 after 17 overs in this

2 out of 3 ain't bad...

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT
The weekend saw great excitment as both the 1sts & 3rds won games of great importance. Unfortunately, the 2nds came up short once again and must wait until the end of the season to see if they can stay in Division 4.

Saturday saw the

YM Younglins Role of Honour 2010...

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT
This summer has seen a remarkable run of success for YM Youth teams in Claremont Road. The stand out team has to be the U15A team reaching 3 finals and having 7 players selected for the Leinster U15 team.

Teams & Performances<

Mixed weekend for 1st XI but YM survive to stay in Division 1...

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Results:

Sat 4th:
North County beat YMCA by 32 runs in a match reduced to 25 overs per side.
North County 173/5
YMCA 141 all out.

Sun 5th:
YMCA

Promotion beckons for the Young 3rd XI...

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Sundays victory against Leinster 5ths, their 6th league victory in a row, places the 3rd XI in 2nd place and automatic promotion from Division 8.

On a miserable rainy day YM chased the Leinster target of 169 and won by 7 wkts.
79 f

YM Team of the Season...

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

YM Team of the Season.

Just for a bit of fun, the selection of a YM senior team of the season, those players who performed heroics for the me

Final Senior 2010 Role of Honour...

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Senior 2010 Role Of Honour

On Wednesday the 27th of October, Derek Dockrell was unanimously elected President of YMCA CC in front of a good gathering of players

The Award for the Barclay Walker Cup goes to...

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT
The Barclay Walker Cup is awarded to the young YM player who has made a very significant improvement over the season.

The 2010 recipient is Callum Donnelly.

Live Draws for Senior Mens Cups...

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The draws for the first round of the LHW Leinster Senior Cup ; the first round of the Senior 2 Cup and,in addition, the Groups for the Twenty/20 Alan Murray Cup will be conducted on Saturday next, 20th November,

Draws for the LHW Senior Cup, Nearfm 20/20 Alan Murray Cup & Senior 2 Cup 2011...

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

LHW LEINS

Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup 2011 Draw

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The draw for the 2011 Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup was made this evening at the Cricket Ireland Cricket Committee meeting in Dundalk.

YM got a home draw against NCU side Waringstown CC.
The dates for the rounds of the competition will

More recognition for YM Younglins...

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT
Spare a thought for a select group of YM and Leinster Cricketers who will escape the freezing weather...

With recent record low temperatures sweeping across Ireland and the forecast of more snow during Christmas, the tim

1st XI fixtures for 2011 online now, see fixtures tab...

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

LCU League Divisions for 2011...

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT
This season YM will be fielding a 4th XI, the first time in a number of years, which shall compete in the LCU League Division 10.
Below, are all the LCU Leagues that YM teams will play in 2011.

Pre-Season Friendlies

1st XI

Sat 16th April v North Down CC at Claremont Road

'CLEAN-UP DAY AT CLAREMONT ROAD' SAT 9TH APRIL FROM 11AM...All volunteers welcome & needed...

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

1st XI Kick off New Season...

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This Saturday the 16th of April the 1st XI take to the field as they entertain North Down CC from the NCU at Claremont Road.
Wi

1st XI to play Instonians CC...Sat 23rd of April...

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This Saturday, 23rd of April sees the 1st XI play another friendly, this time against Instonians CC from the NCU. After last weeks high scoring match against North Down the team welcome back the captain, This Saturday, 23rd of April, the 1st XI take on Instonians CC from the NCU and with expected good weather, what better way then to relax on the boundary edge sipping a nice aromatic coffee and sampling some d

Lewis century steers YM to win against Instonians...see 1st XI fixtures and latest results....

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

SENIOR MENS NET PRACTICE EVERY TUES AND THURS FROM 6PM-8PM...ALL WELCOME...

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Leinster U17 team announced for trip to The Mardyke...

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Leinster announce Under 17 Boys Team

This season YMCA have teamed up with former player Ian Keartland and his wife Lynda (onwers of Hell Pizza Ireland based in Wexford Street, Dublin and soon opening in The Dundrum Centre...Opening league day action in Leinster Div 1 as the 1st team play hosts to
The Hills CC at Claremont Road.
Big day for Albert Van Der

Result: Sun 1st May LCU Div 7 YMCA 3rd XI 164 all out (Yaqoob Ali 57) lost to Malahide 4th XI 168/3 (Salman Ali 3/26) by 7 wkts...

Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Result: Sat 30th April LCU Div 1 The Hills 1st XI 120 all out (S.Dutt 4/13) beat YMCA 1st XI 117 all out by 3 runs...

Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Bumper pack wekend of matches for YM teams...

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This weekend, the 7th & 8th of May sees all 4 YM teams take to the field.
First up is the 1st XI as they entertain Sandymount rivals Pembroke CC

Sat 7th - Result - YM 1sts beat Pembroke 1sts by 68 runs...

Sat, 07 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Sat 7th - Result - YM 4ths beat North Kildare 3rds by 2 wkts...more to follow...

Sat, 07 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Sun 8th - Result - YM 2nds 205/6 beat Laois 1sts 138 all out by 67 runs...

Sun, 08 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

4th XI match with Malahide 5ths Sat 14th May is now cancelled due to a clash in fixtures...

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Bob Kerr ISC 1st Rd and more action for YM teams...

Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Another action packed weekend of cricket for YM teams starting off on Saturday 14th with a Bob Kerr ISC clash as the 1st XI take on NCU team Waringstown CC.
There are 3 changes to the team from last weekend as <

Sometimes, it's not fun to play in the YMCA...

Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Saturday 21st and Sunday the 22nd of May will go down as a black weekend for YMCA CC.
On Saturday the 1st XI crumbled after being in a strong position to beat Clontarf at Castle Avenue. Restricting the home side to 222/8, (Matthew Quirke

Leinster Schools Development XI Selected...

Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Leinster Schools’ Development XI is to play a match against the MCC at Clontarf Cricket Club on Wednesday 1st June [14.00 Start].
The team selected is as follows and includes 2 YMCA players YMCA 2

Balbriggan 1 vs Pembroke 2

Matches to be pl

Aaron Bailey Stars for St.Andrew's U14 winning cup team...

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Leinster Schools Under 14 Final - St Andrew's v St Mary's

HELL OF A DEAL FOR ALL YM MEMBERS...

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This season the 4

Bumper Bank Holiday Weekend of Cricket...

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Picnic, Bank Holiday and Crickeeeeet...

What better way then to do all of the above while watching YM teams and there are lots of matches to see this weekend.
On Saturday the

Cup & League Action this weekend 11th/12th June...

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT
With the 1st team having a rest this weekend to re-charge their batteries this weekend sees both the 2nds & 4ths in Cup action while the 3rds have a crucial league encounter in division 7.

The weekend kicks off with the 3rds (

SUN 12TH...4THS CUP MATCH CALLED OFF...OFF FIELD INCIDENT...RAIN...

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

4th XI fixture against The Hills 4th XI in Milverton, Sat 18th June...CANCELLED due to cup clash on same ground...

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

2nd XI Senior 2 'Storm' Cup match v Civil Service 1st XI refixed for Sun 26th of June at Claremont Road...

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

League encounters dominate the weekend fixture list...

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT
This weekend, 18/19th June, sees 3 XIs take to the field in league encounters which are important as they aim to climb into the top halves of their respective leagues.

First up on Sat 18th are the 3rd XI as they p

Draw for the semi finals of the Storm Cricket Cup...

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Storm Cricket Trophy

3 YMCA players, 'Paddy' Flanagan, Jack Tector & Luke Madeley have been sele

Partridge does all the shooting in the Storm Cup...

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT
On Sunday 26th of June at Claremont Road, YM 2nds progressed to the semi-final of the Storm Cup with a fine performance in beating Civil Service 1sts by 111 runs.

Batting first on a firm

1st XI outclassed by North County...NC 304/4 beat YM 149 all out by 155 runs...

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Breaking News...YM 2nds to play Merrion 2nds in the semi-final of the Storm senior 2 Cup, Sun 3rd of July...

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The results for the senior mens teams as we approach the end of June.

4th XI match on Sunday 3rd July is now cancelled due to 2nds cup semi-final on same ground...

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Weekend Fixtures 2nd & 3rd July...

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This weekend fixtures see 2 big days for the 2nd XI...

While beating Civil Service 1sts in the 2nd Rd. of the Storm Senior 2 Cup last weekend, both North Kildare 1sts and Mullingar 1st

YM Winners from the Past....

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

With the upcoming 'Storm' Senior 2 Cup Semi-Final v Merrion 2nd XI on Sunday 3rd July, a look back to previou

Child Protection/Code of Ethics Course...

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Child Protection/Code

YM U13A team v Clontarf U13A team - Cup Semi-Final at Claremont Road - 10am start....all support greatly appreciated...

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

'All to Play For' this weekend...

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Weekend Fixtures 9th & 10th July

This weekend sees some important fixtures for all 4 mens teams as they all try to keep ahead of the r

Padriac 'Paddy' Flanagan selected for Ireland U15 squad...

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Cricket Ireland have recently announced the squad for the Under 15 European Championships.
The 13-strong squad is dominated by players from the North - NWCU (6) and the NCU (3), Leinster (

3rd XI Centurions go into YM record books...

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Pictured above...
Matthew Quirke, Derek Dockrell & Dale McDonough-Kinkade

BOYS U11 LEINSTER CUP FINAL...YMCA V MERRION IN CLAREMONT ROAD AT 5.30PM...ALL SUPPORT GREATLY APPRECIATED...

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Madeley, Tector, Bailey & Kirk...

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Madeley, Tector, Bailey & Kirk...
no not a firm of Solicitors but 4 YM players who have been

Storm Senior 2 Cup Final...Merrion 2 v Clontarf 2 at Claremont Road...1pm start...

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

4th XI review so far...

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The U19 World Cup Qualifiers kick off today in Dublin and YMCA CC have the pleasure of hosting 2 games both involving Vanuatu, who won through from the East Asia-Pacific&

Vanuatu return to Claremont Road...

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

U19 World Cup Qualifiers

Vanuatu U19
v
Nepal U19

Claremont Road

Monday 1st August

10.45am start

Come and see the most colourf

1st XI capsize near the dodder as Merrion win with ease...YMCA committee make statement about the management...

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

CLUB STATEMENT

After today's hammering at Anglesea Road by 155 runs and after a run of disappointing results the YMCA Committee have released the following stat

2nd XI bury Mullingar in St.Finians on Cementary Sunday...

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT
The 2nd XI recorded another league win in division 4, as they cemented their 2nd position place with a comfortable 6 wicket win in Mullingar.
Losing the toss and bowling first in very wet conditions all the bowlers stuck to their task alt

Clontarf 1st XI 209/9...YM 1st XI did not bat, rain stopped play, match abandoned...

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

2nds & 3rds win and keep pushing for promotion place...

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Last weekend saw important wins for both YM 2nds and 3rds in their respective divisions.

At Claremont Road, YM 2nds (2nd place) took on near rivals Merrion 2nds (3rd place), in division 4.
YM post

4ths win again as Cookie dunks Malahide...

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT
The 4ths added to their impressive league campaign yesterday, (Wed 17th), as they rolled Malahide 5ths out for a paltry score of 58, to make it 6 wins from 9 games played.
Chief destroyer was David J.Cooke<

14,000 runs for D.A.Lewis...

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

DA Lewis

Alan Lewis two weeks ago scored 96 against Railway Union which saw him reach 14,000 runs. He now in fact has 14,082 and is about 350 runs behind DR Pigot who has 14,

The Hills 1sts v YMCA 1sts match abandoned due to heavy overnight rain...

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

YMCA U11s make it three out of three...

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT
YMCA survived a spirited rearguard by Civil Service NI to clinch the All Ireland Under-11 Cup by 16 runs at Claremont Road. This completed a notable treble for the Sandymount side, who had already capture

Leinster Cricket Executive make another good decision...???

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

YM Blog

Last weekend, on Saturday the 27th YM 1st team travelled to The Hills, Milverton to find the wicket a

4th XI finish in fine style...

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Div 10 League

The 4th XI recorded two wins over the weekend (10/11th Sept) to finish their league campaign in fine fettle

2nds do the Double over Railway to regain top spot...

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT
LCU Div 4 - YMCA 2nds V Railway Union 2nds - 2 matches

The first encounter played on Sunday the 28th August in Claremont Road with near rivals Railway Union, saw YM recover from 62/4 to post a decent target of 192.

Ryan K.Bailey is the 2011 Winner of the J.Barclay Walker Perpetual Memorial Cup...

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The J.Barclay Walker Perpetual Memorial Cup.

On Friday night, the 30th of September Ryan K.Bailey

2nds, 3rds & 4ths all gain promotion...

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT
Although no league titles were won it has been an exceptional season for the YMCA 2nds, 3rds & 4ths.
All 3 teams came runners-up in their respective leagues and thus gain promotion.

The 2nd XI squad was st

Yaqoob Ali Shah YMCA Clubman of The Year...

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ian Lewis 'Clubman of The Year' Award 2011

In memory of the Late Great Ian Lewis, who gave so much to the Clu

Cricket Leinster Open League structure for 2012 announced...

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Division 1
Railway Union 1, North County 1, Merrion 1, The Hills 1,
YMCA 1, Clontarf 1, Terenure 1, Leinster 1

YMCA CC AGM 2011...

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

YMCA CC

LHW Senior Cup Final 2012...

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Date for your Diary...

CricketLeinster have awarded YMCA CC the LHW Senior Cup Fin

CricketLeinster and YMCA...

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

At the recent CricketLeinster AGM the following YMCA members were elected in the various committees that make up the Union.

YMs new 5th team enter the CricketLeinster Junior Cup in 2012...

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

After the success of the 4th XI in 2011, YMCA have entered a 5th XI in CricketLeinster's cup competitions for 2012.

The draw for the Junior Cup sees the 5th team waiting for t

Cricket Leinster announce Cup Draws and 1st XI Fixtures...

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

YMCA 1st XI League & Cup Fixtures are now online on the club website.

Cricket Leinster have also announced the 2012 Cup

"It is with great sadness that YMCA announce the death of Richard Beamish..."

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Richard G.Beamish (Beamo)

It is with gre

YM Captains for 2012 Season...

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

YMCA CC Captains 2012

The YMCATS is a new inititive for YMCA this season. The main aim of this group is to encourage

Trent Johnston joins YMCA CC...

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Trent Johnston (YMCA & Ireland) with RSA CEO Philip Smith.

New Fixture...Sat 21st April...YM 1sts v Pembroke 1sts in Friendly match at Claremont Road, 1.30pm start...

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

YMCA CC CLOTHING LIST 2012

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:40:45 GMT

YMC

Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup 1st Rd...

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:56:48 GMT

COACH DEPARTING CLAREMONT ROA

Y.M.C.A. Cricket Club. Claremont Road, Sandymount, Dublin website news

Summer Coaching Programme 2008

Net Practice Times 2008

1st XI lose to The Hills

3rd XI kick off league campaign

1st XI selected to play Merrion C.C. Sat 26th April 2008

3rds lose to Portlaoise 2nds

1st XI beat Merrion C.C. by 4 runs in nail-biter

Bumper weekend of cricket for YM teams

Y.M.C.A. Ladies pull out of all league and cup competitions

All 3 YM teams selected to play at the weekend 3rd/4th May 2008

1sts and 3rds both lose easily on Saturday

2nds win opening fixture on a sunny afternoon as 3rds lose again

1st XI team selected for the Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup

Big Weekend for the Unbeaten 2nd XI

1st and 2nds both cruise to easy wins...

Y.M.C.A. Cricket Club Ball...

The YM U11 B Team win nail biter in Park Avenue

Subscriptions NOW due!

Y.M.C.A. v D.U.C.C. 1st and 2nd teams in double header

YM 1st XI teach the students a lesson...

Bob Kerr Irish Senior Cup Draw Rd Two

1st XI draw North County in Leinster Senior Cup

Seconds Stroll in the Sun...

2nds and 3rds in action this weekend...

Weekend Results 24th and 25th May

The YM Blog...

2nds YM Salver Cup Match is OFF!

Club Shop

Blasts from the Past!

Under 11Bs beat Merrion in Anglesea Road

1sts play C.Y.M. on bank holiday monday

1st's get hammered as 2nds give out a hammering...

3rd XI kick off in the Whelan Cup...

1sts lose again...

Weekend Fixtures 7th/8th June...

League and Cup tables up-to-date and online NOW!

2nds re-fixed YM Salver game versus Railway Union

3rds go down to Pembroke 4/5/6ths...

3rds record first win of the season as 2nds win again...

Busy time ahead for the 1st XI...

2nds go down fighting to Railway 3rds in YMCA Salver

2nds and 3rds weekend fixtures 14/15th June...

Leinster U13 squad selected for Interpro series...

1sts lose to Trinity in the Alan Murray Twenty20 Cup

3rds Shine on Saturday as weekend ends in Great disappointment...

Busy week ahead for YM under-age teams...

Full list of Junior Team fixtures NOW online...

Recent results for YM Junior teams show the Senior teams how to win...

3rds in Cup action this weekend as 2nds go back to school...

Song for Kamal...

Bangladesh A Team to visit Claremont Road...

More success for the U11B team...

MATCHES OFF!

He's coming home, he's coming home, Fitz is coming home...

John Wright passes away...

3rd team all alone this weekend...

Mark of respect to the late John Wright...

Recent Junior Results...

3rd XI results from weekend 28/29th June...

Update on the YM Ball...

YM Needs You...

Another fun-packed weekend of cricket for the Mens XIs...

1sts lose in 20/20...

1st XI game v Munster Reds is OFF!

Kamal has entered the Y...

Breaking News....YM 3rds win in Middle II Cup...Breaking News...YM 3rds win in Middle II Cup...

Weather Wins Again...

A sad annoucement...

U13 Watkins Cup match headlines YM fixtures for the weekend 12th/13th July...

Lee Cole and Benn Hoey selected for the Ireland U13 team...

2 Out Of 3 Ain't Bad...?

YM U13s make it all the way to the Cup Final...

3rd XI to play Sandyford in Middle II Cup Semi-Final...

3rd XI Fixture OFF!...

**SUPER SATURDAY** - 1st XI v Phoenix C.C. - Saturday 19th July...

1st XI experience that winning feeling...

3rd XI Top the Bill on Saturday...

Breaking News...Terenure Tie...Breaking News...Terenure Tie...Breaking News...Terenure Tie...

U13s WIN WATKINS CUP and mixed results for Senior teams...

SUPER SATURDAY - 1st XI v Phoenix C.C. - Saturday 19th July...