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30th March 2026
🏏 AGM
Recently we had our Annual General Meeting at the pavilion. Before the meeting started, those present stood in a minutes silence to all those bereaved since the last AGM. In particular the President paid tribute to former club captain and later taverners player and committee member Kieran Macauley (Biffo), who sadly passed away in March 2025. The members present also reflected on the tragic loss of club volunteer Eddie Giffin who sadly died in May 2025.
The meeting then proceeded in the usual manner when the President delivered the Annual Report on club activities.
The report paid reference to club positivity on continuing to field five senior teams with great success. Also highlighted a wonderful youth set up from Power Cricket up to under 11’s under 13’s and under 15 XI’s. The Under 15’s received special mention as they were victorious in winning their league and a subsequent play off to bring silverware to the club. Tributes were also paid to Ami Mandrekar who collected awards for Cricket Ireland and NCU Coach of the year.
The Honorary Treasurer’s report was then received with great enthusiasm amid the need to continue to maintain tight restraints but also to maintain the need to improve facilities to both pitches and clubrooms accordingly.
After the reports the election of officers and Team Captains took place with the following results :-
PRESIDENT - Keith Wilson
VICE PRESIDENT - Noel Humphries
HONORARY TREASURER - Paul Wilson
HONORARY SECRETARY - Gareth McCarter
P.R.O. - Dan Ballantyne
SUBSCRIPTION SECRETARY - Phil Doyle
1st XI Captain - Michael Hoey
2nd XI Captain - Adam Woods
3rd & 4th XI Captain - Keith Wilson
5th XI Captain - Raymond Hetherington
The meeting then concluded with a very special presentation. Club President, Keith Wilson, presented club legend Arnold Courtney with an engraved award to mark the milestone of playing an incredible SEVEN decades for Armagh Cricket Club, making his debut in 1968 and playing up until the 2024 season. It was mentioned that it would be highly unlikely that this incredible achievement would ever be repeated in our club’s history given the magnitude of it. Unfortunately records of appearances are not recorded but it was envisaged that Arnold represented the club well in excess of 1,500 games at all levels. A great friend to many and someone who has been such a prominent figure throughout the club’s history both on the pitch and away from it.
It hasn’t been officially declared that Arnold is in retirement, and with an over 50’s league starting up, there might still be an appearance or two remaining. We will wait and see! Congratulations and Thanks Arnold on your dedication and commitment for so long.
27th March 2026
🏏 1st XI Fixtures 2026
Four weeks tomorrow, the first XI will kick off their league campaign with an away fixture at Bangor. After visiting Lurgan on 2nd May, in the Challenge Cup, they will play Lurgan again on the mall on bank holiday Monday. First XI skipper Michael Hoey said…
“We are looking forward to getting the season started, we have had a good turnout every week to our indoor nets for pre season. Hopefully the weather starts to pick up and we can get outside before the season starts. We welcome back our overseas player from last year, Luan Liebenberg, and are excited to feature in the Irish National Cup this season with a plum draw at home to Ballyspallen on Saturday 9th May.”
Here’s a full list of fixtures for your diary and we will share the other teams shortly and a few words of wisdom from the captains concerned.
26th March 2026
🏏 Throwback Thursday
Another Throwback Thursday and a couple of pictures from the 1980’s and 1990’s for some Armagh Cricket Club teams.
Firstly, the black and white photo depicts the Third XI, before a home game with Collegians, from the 1980’s, under the captaincy of the late Billy Williamson, who later became Club President, as well as some other very familiar faces.
The colour photograph, focuses on the Fourth XI touring squad, before setting of on their tour to Glasgow in May 1998 . That particular team was under the management of Ian “Sparky” Mitchell, pictured fifth from the left, who sadly passed away a couple of years ago. Fair to say it was a hugely successful operation! Note also the under construction Sainsbury’s building in the background.
25th March 2026
🏏 Practice
The 2026 season at Armagh Cricket Club is just round the corner, though the current weather climate might suggest otherwise.
However indoor practice continues tonight, at the royal school Armagh, from 6.15pm until 8.30pm. All new members welcome, and of course the current crop of players will be very welcome as well.
19th March 2026
🏏 The National Cup
We have been drawn at home to Ballyspallen Cricket Club in the opening round of the National Cup.
The tie will take place at the Mall and we are looking forward to hosting our first Cricket Ireland fixture since 2018
Fixture: Armagh Cricket Club v Ballyspallen
Date: Saturday 9th May 2026
3rd March 2026
🏏 NCU Cup Draws & Masters 100
The NCU cup draws were recently made for our 5 senior teams. There’s a mix of home and away ties with the thirds and fifths receiving byes in the opening rounds of their respective competitions.
Also we are delighted to announce that Armagh Cricket Club will be entering the NCU Masters 100, a competition designed for over 50’s who are looking to rekindle their love of the game or those who simply want to play more cricket. So if you fancy the challenge please contact us.
28th February 2026
🏏 Sad News
The officers and members of Armagh Cricket Club are deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of our former player Bobby Orr. Bobby was a second XI stalwart from the late 1970’s right through to the mid 1990’s, winning bowling awards with his renowned accurate line and length bowling.
Bobby also represented the first XI on many occasions from 1980-1986. One of his most famous moments came from a first XI cup final in the Mid Ulster McGredy Cup Competition in the early 1980’s, Armagh were chasing exactly 100 to win when Bobby, not renowned for his batting, entered the run chase at number 11 and the score on 99 for 9 and duly hit the winning runs, to secure the win, a story he often recited on occasions afterwards.
Bobby was a gentleman, and a larger than life character on and off the field. Deepest sympathies are extended to his daughter Lisa and the entire family circle at this sad time. May he rest in peace.
28th February 2026
🏏 The Mall
Things starting to take a bit of shape and hoping for more dry weather along the way…
19th February 2026
🏏 Throwback Thursday
It’s been a while since we’ve had a throwback Thursday but here’s a few photos from yesteryear on the place we call home, The Mall.
Firstly, a local league select from the 1980’s and then the 1st XI from the late 1970’s.
Some great characters in each photo and some sadly no longer with us. The photos contain 5 players who also became club Presidents after their playing days had ceased.
Special thanks to another former President, and club legend, George Breakey, who supplied one of the photos and Paul McCord who provided the other one.
19th February 2026
🏏 Junior Off-Season Cricket Training
With this rather wet start to the year, it would be easy to forget that Summer is just a few months away......and with it, cricket on The Mall.
In readiness for the start of the season, Armagh Cricket Club have commenced their junior, off-season training with a strong turnout for the U11s sessions.
It’s great to see them all keen to continue their cricket development whilst having plenty of fun...and no doubt, all are looking forward to next week’s session.
Simply put ...it’s fantastic to be back.
PS - If your child would like to get involved with our U11s, feel free to get in touch for more details.
14th February 2026
🏏 SPONSORSHIP 2026
There are lots of opportunities for businesses, charities and individuals to support your local cricket club this upcoming season. With lots of players to sponsor, and at least 9 1st XI home games (as well as away games), there are lots of ways for you or your business to get exposure to over 1.7k followers of our Facebook page, and beyond, in our local community.
Could you or your business help support the CC this year? If so, speak to any committee member / player and someone will get back to you with more information.
⭐ SAVE THE DATE
Calling All Golfers…
We are delighted to announce our fundraising Golf Day at Loughgall Country Park on Friday 5th June 2026 (from 2.00pm) - a shotgun event priced at £200 per four ball.
Included in the price are delicious refreshments afterwards served by On The Hoof from 7.30pm with prizes presented back at the pavilion bar on the mall.
As always there will be a special donation to Armagh Cricket Club’s chosen charity Air Ambulance Northern Ireland.
For more information regarding the event contact Harry Boyd (07542 929 969) or Aaron Wright (07928 988 833) - or indeed any committee member who will be happy to help.
🏏 Pre-Season Training for the 2026 Season gets under way!
from Wednesday 4th February
The Royal School Armagh
6.30 - 8.30pm
If you’re:
- A returning player
- New to the Armagh area and want to get to know people
- A first-timer wanting to take up a new sport
- Looking to get back playing after years away
... then we’d love to hear from you - contact the club for more info… or better yet, turn up on Wednesday 4th February - you’ll be most welcome! Plenty of opportunities to play cricket this season for all ages and abilities!
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