Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Please find the route to reach NewBridge Demesne on 20th for the 4th XI league match away to Swords this Sunday. The ground is located at Newbridge Park and Demesne, Donabate. It can be found on google maps – 53.486603,-6.16981 … Continue reading →

Our annual Quiz Night has been moved back to Friday July 6th at 8pm as the original date for the coming weekend didn’t pan out. We’ll other fundraisers between now and the Quiz Night, and we’ll let you know the … Continue reading →

Tom Anders took figures of 2 for 32 last weekend for the Southern XI against the NWCU but the weather intervened and cut short a game that was well poised. Tom chipped in with a couple of wickets as he … Continue reading →

From this Thursday onward the bar will now be serving food after nets finish up on Thursday evenings. When nets wind down you can head into the bar and pick up 2 slices of pizza and 2 pieces of garlic … Continue reading →

The season has started well on many levels. We’ve maintained a high level of intensity in our training right from those cold dark mornings back in North County. Our approach has been brilliant and continues to be so. We’ve also … Continue reading →

Things have been going well in training and on the field so far this season but the club has been equally busy off the field getting things geared up for the new season. As busy as anybody has been our … Continue reading →

This weekends review is going to be very short and, unfortunately, no so sweet. The weekend started badly with the 4th XI having their game scratched when the club were informed their opponents had been moved up a division in … Continue reading →

by Mary Curley On Saturday 5th May, Phoenix U11 girls played their first league match against Railway Union. It is the first time Phoenix has a girl’s league team and it was great to finally see a girl’s team take … Continue reading →

This is a reminder to all players, of all grades and of all ages. Your 2012 subscription fee is now due! Subs can be paid directly to your captain, a member of the executive committee or by direct debit. If … Continue reading →

Fresh off his success at the weekend leading the LCU under 17 side to victory over the MCU, Tom Anders, has yet again been selected for representative honours. This time he will take the field for the Southern Boys under … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Tom Anders who led his LCU under 17 side to a 148 run victory over MCU in Kilcock last Saturday. Tom posted 23 as all of his batsmen chipped in seeing his side reach 165 from their 40 … Continue reading →

Despite the poor weather there was a busy schedule for the club over the long weekend. Both the 1st XI and 5th XI had their games called off on Saturday but the 3rd XI trip to YMCA went ahead. On … Continue reading →

courtesy of Conor Dillon Phoenix at Rush 29/04/12 The temperature hovered around 6.5 degrees for this Irish Senior Cup qualifier with most sensible men following the fortunes of  Leinster in the Heineken Cup. With Conor Kelly injured and the rules … Continue reading →

courtesy of Conor Dillon Phoenix v Old Belvedere 28/04/12 As  Phoenix looked to conserve playing resources for the first double weekend of the season Asim Nazir, Chris Cavanagh and Matt Lunson dropped out of the side for the visit of … Continue reading →

Despite the persistent inclement weather in the week leading up to the 5th XI opening fixture of the 2012 campaign the trip to Anglesea Road, to face Merrion, went ahead last Saturday and took place, in the main, under blue … Continue reading →

Many congratulations to Tom Anders whose fine start to the season continues as he has been named captain of the Leinster under 17 side to face Munster in North Kildare Cricket Club this coming Sunday, May 6th. The game commences … Continue reading →

Our club shop is open for business with the new season about to hit full swing. The club shop page has been updated with some pictures of the kit and equipment available and there will be more to follow. You … Continue reading →

Two Phoenix sides kicked off their season this weekend despite the inclement weather in the week leading up to the fixtures. The 1st XI and 5th XI were both in action over the two days with the 1st XI opening … Continue reading →

Just a quick update for you all on the club handbooks for the 2012 season. Thanks to hard work behind the scenes the handbook has come out nice and early for everyone this year. As things stand some handbooks have … Continue reading →

Due to the large set up required for Monday U9′s & U11′s there will be no one-on-one coaching on Mondays until the schools finish. Apart from that we’re as we were….. To book a session please email mattlunson@gmail.com with your … Continue reading →

by Conor Dillon Phoenix v Waringstown 21/04/12   The weather turned out all right for Phoenix’s first friendly of the season. Captain Conor Kelly and coach Matt Lunson had a chance to see how the new look first eleven would … Continue reading →

Coaching Report April/May 2012 Hi all, we’re very excited as we are on the cusp of another season. Our preparation has been excellent and the amount of players training has been outstanding. Youth registration day was an overwhelming success and … Continue reading →

The 2012 Phoenix Cricket Club handbook is now available to pick up from the clubhouse. We’d like to thank everyone for their hard work on putting this together as it is a vital resource for all our members. The handbook … Continue reading →

This year will see the clubs first ever Senior Registration Day take place on April 21st. There purpose of the registration day is manifold but it promises to be a good day out for all if the weather holds up. … Continue reading →

The LCU has released a list of the top batsmen in Leinster Cricket from 1919 to the present day. There eleven entries from players who have represented Phoenix over the years. However only three of the players featured in the … Continue reading →

Our annual Youth Registration day will take place on Saturday 14th April at the clubhouse from 2pm onward. The day has been a huge success in recent years and our Youth Section has been thriving and our numbers continue to … Continue reading →

We have officially entered the social networking age!    If weather is a factor and any Phoenix training session has to be cancelled as a result, an announcement will be posted to the club’s Facebook page and twitter stream by 3pm … Continue reading →

Will the infamous Phoenix Ladies dominate? I’d say so!

All the info you need is right here: phoenix youths membership application form 2012-1

South Dublin County Council will be running a short Introduction To Coaching Course on Wednesday 18th April from 11am to 3pm. If anyone is interested and can get along it’s a great opportunity to experience first hand how we run … Continue reading →

Phoenix head coach Matt Lunson has been busy in the community introducing cricket to our sport’s new fans in schools that would not have previously been exposed to the game. This is part of the LCU & local council’s cricket … Continue reading →

This is your last chance to book a one hour slot for one-on-one coaching with our new head coach, Matt Lunson, for this coming month. There has been an excellent response for these sessions so far and the first two … Continue reading →

Phoenix Cricket Club would like to thank everybody who volunteered to help with the recent bag packing fundraiser in Tesco in Blanchardstown. This event helped raise vital funds for the club ahead of the new season. The volunteers on the … Continue reading →

This season we have a special incentive for our current members as we look to expand the Adult Membership within in the club. If you introduce a new member to the club then you will receive a €30 discount (limited … Continue reading →

I know it’s a little late, given that we arrived back on Irish shores little over a week ago but here is the last of my missives! I got a little pre-occupied during our last week in South Africa, due … Continue reading →

With the start of a new season just around the corner things are starting to gear up at Phoenix Cricket Club. Nets have already begun with a high level of intensity that will only increase over the coming weeks and … Continue reading →

Many congratulations to Orla Martin who has been selected in the Leinster Girls under 13 squad. Orla’s selection continues the trend of Phoenix players being selected in representative squads and is a huge boost to our expanding girls section. Training … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Thomas Anders who has been named in the twenty four man Leinster under 17 training squad that was announced earlier today. Thomas captained the Ireland under 15’s last year and is currently away in South Africa and will … Continue reading →

Three weeks to go! It’s strange to think we’ve been here for five weeks already, but the enjoyment factor is still as strong as at the beginning. This week was a little different to other weeks as we had to … Continue reading →

Hello all playing members and parents. One-on-one coaching sessions continue in May and will run right through until the end of the season.

Greetings to all Phoenix Members, With the 2012 season closing in upon us work has begun to ensure that everything runs smoothly both on and off the field for all concerned this year. The club has many things to take … Continue reading →

Congratulations are in order for both Jean-Louis Laubert and Willie Clarke as both men received the umpiring certification ahead of the new season. Jean-Louis is now a level 4 umpire and can stand in Senior matches. Willie will start the … Continue reading →

President’s Dinner 2012 Date:  Saturday March 24th, 2012 Venue: The Long Room, Phoenix Pavilion Time:  7.30 p.m. – for dinner at 8 p.m. Subscription: €45 A total of 50 seats are available for members and guests and will be allocated … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Rory Anders, Eoin Cleere, Marc Gibson-McKenna and Adam Chester who have all been selected for the Leinster u-15 Training Squad.   The panel is to be split into two groups (North and South) with training sessions currently taking … Continue reading →

Hello again! This is the 3rd blog I’ve done and already we’ve just passed the halfway stage. It’s been an unusual two weeks for us, the weather has turned Irish – lashing rain!  That unfortunately has meant cancelled matches and little outdoor … Continue reading →

Hello again! This is the second blog from Muir College, Uitenhage at which we’re having a fantastic time. We have played two matches since the last blog so there’s a lot to tell.

Captain of Ireland U15s in 2011, Tom Anders writes from South Africa… Hi everybody in Ireland! This is the first blog entry on this year’s trip, which so far has been fantastic. Sorry you haven’t heard from us sooner but … Continue reading →

Tom is down in South Africa and made his debut for Muir College 1st X1 at the weekend. He should be nicely primed for another year at Phoenix where he’ll be looking to further establish himself in the 1st X1. … Continue reading →

We get Merrion…. Full draw at the link below. http://www.cricketleinster.ie/news/draw-for-the-2012-tillain-cup

Our 3rds will play the winner of Old Belvo 2 & Clonee 1. http://www.cricketleinster.ie/news/draw-for-the-2012-ymca-salver