News – Merrion Cricket Club

06 Mar

When first unto this country

March 6, 2025
By Eddie Lewis
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On quiet evenings if I search the corners of my memory, I can sometimes recall my first visit to Merrion in the burnt-out summer of 1976 – the blaze of green, dappled sunlight, grass cutting mixed with petrol, Simon Curley commanding his square, middle-aged men wheel barrowing the...

01 Mar

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Robbie Stanton RIP

March 6, 2025
By Eddie Lewis
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It is with the greatest sadness that I have to report the death of Robbie Stanton. If ever the term ‘stalwart of the club’ had meaning, it applied to Robbie. Robbie grew up on Anglesea Road and followed his older sisters and brother down to the...

14 Feb

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Dom Joyce and Hussein Manack Appointed to Coaching Roles

February 14, 2025
By Conor Austin
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The Management Committee of the club are pleased to confirm the appointment of Dom Joyce to the role of Men’s 1st XI Head Coach for the 2025 season. Dom will be taking over the reigns from Nicky Kenny, whom for the last 8 years has been...

09 Feb

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Appointment of Youth Development Officer

February 9, 2025
By Eddie Lewis
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The Management Committee are pleased to confirm the appointment of Jarryd Chetty as the club’s new Youth Development Officer (YDO). Jarryd will execute his duties in the role alongside his commitments teaching in Gonzaga College where he teaches business, economics, and geography as well as...

07 Feb

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Bar Supervisor

February 7, 2025
By Eddie Lewis
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The club is seeking applications for the role of bar supervisor. This position is being advertised as an initial 6 month role, on a fixed-term, 30 hour-a-week contract, through the summer from April to September. The position is perfect for someone with experience working in bars...

22 Jan

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Womens Overseas Player 2025

January 22, 2025
By Eddie Lewis
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The Management Committee are pleased to announce the signing of Bella Armstrong as the women’s overseas player for the 2025 season. Bella will join up with our women’s squad in May and throughout the season will be available to the 1st XI, while also providing coaching...

30 Dec

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Overseas Player for 2025

December 30, 2024
By Eddie Lewis
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The Management Committee is delighted to announce that Muhammad Manack will join the club as the men’s overseas player for the 2025 season. Muhammad, otherwise known as Mo, is 22 years of age and hails from Johannesburg in South Africa, where he has been one of...

22 Dec

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Job Opportunities at Merrion

December 22, 2024
By Eddie Lewis
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The Management Committee of Merrion Cricket Club has decided to advertise 2 coaching roles that are available at the club, and is now seeking applications from any candidates that may be interested. The first role, of Youth Development Officer plays a critical role in delivering elements...

19 Dec

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Michael Hingston moves on.

December 19, 2024
By Eddie Lewis
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The Management Committee can today confirm that Michael Hingston has chosen to leave his role as Merrion’s Youth Development Officer, at the end of his current contract, which expires at the end of January. Michael has become such an important and ever-present figure at the club...

14 Dec

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Busy time for Merrion Women

December 14, 2024
By Eddie Lewis
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As the Irish Women, including Leah Paul and Rebecca Stokall, make their way back to Ireland following their successful T20 series against Bangladesh, two other teams get ready to depart. The Emerging Ireland Women's team, with Merrion players Niamh MacNulty, Ally Boucher and Annabel Squires, are...

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