Ireland’s youth pathway has taken another important step forward, with Cricket Ireland confirming new squads for a busy run of late-July tours. While fans searching for ETPL updates, Ireland cricket news and the future of the Dublin Guardians will be focused on senior stars, this latest announcement shines a light on the next generation of talent coming through Irish cricket.
The newly confirmed groups cover the U19 Women, U17 Boys and U15 Boys, with each squad set for competitive fixtures in Scotland or England. The selections are significant not only for player development, but also for the wider growth of cricket in Ireland as more young players gain international and cross-border experience.
Ireland youth squads announced ahead of key July tours
Cricket Ireland has named three squads for upcoming tours scheduled for the final week of July. These matches form part of the national development structure and offer emerging players a valuable chance to represent Ireland in competitive conditions.
U19 Women vs Scotland – Celtic Cup
The Ireland U19 Women will travel to Strathallan School in Scotland from Monday 27 July to Thursday 30 July for the Celtic Cup.
- Lucy Andrews (Lisburn)
- Mansi Bhavsar (Bready)
- Sibha Bhoja (Merrion)
- Anna Ellerby (Instonians)
- Aoife Hayden (Merrion)
- Aisling Lawlor (Merrion)
- Niamh Lowry (Dundrum)
- Isabelle McLean (Pembroke)
- Genevieve Morrissey (Clontarf)
- Gemma Sargent (Malahide)
- Penny Speer (Waringstown)
- Millie Spence (Bready)
- Katie West (CSNI)
- Grace Wilson (Lisburn)
U17 Boys vs Scotland – Celtic Cup
The Ireland U17 Boys are also set for a Scotland trip, with matches at Dollar Academy from Monday 27 July to Thursday 30 July.
- Marko Bates (Muckamore)
- Sidarth Biju (Adamstown)
- Bobby Brolly (Ardmore)
- Luke Crothers (North Down)
- Mark Donnelly (Cork County)
- Ted Hasler (Railway Union)
- Gethin Kelleher (Railway Union)
- Peter le Roux (Railway Union)
- Lucas Mckeown (Holywood)
- Aadil Naizam (Phoenix)
- Mark Robinson (Bonds Glen)
- William Shields (Cork County)
- Ayan Ullah (Limerick)
- Ben Walsh (Lisburn)
U15 Boys BA Festival squad
The U15 Boys will compete at the BA Festival in Barnard Castle, County Durham, from Monday 27 July to Friday 31 July.
- David Agnew (Instonians)
- Shravon Biju (Adamstown)
- Jacob Blair (Ballyspallen)
- Eli Clarke (Pembroke)
- Vidath Geddam (Instonians)
- Callum Lowe (Lisburn)
- Fintan McCarthy (Templepatrick)
- Felix McMillan (Bangor)
- Alfie Moan (Killyclooney)
- Joe Morrissey (Clontarf)
- Elliott Parkhill (Carrickfergus)
- Hridhaan Salian (Instonians)
- Tom Spratt (Eglinton)
- Jude Waryck (CI)
Why these selections matter for Irish cricket
These squad announcements are more than routine youth selections. They offer a clear snapshot of the talent pipeline feeding the future of Irish cricket, from club cricket in Dublin and Belfast to the broader national setup. For readers also tracking ETPL news, cricket in Ireland and European cricket developments, the youth system remains a vital part of how Ireland will stay competitive in the years ahead.
Several well-known Irish clubs are represented across the squads, including Merrion, Clontarf, Malahide, Railway Union, Lisburn and Instonians. That spread highlights the strength of grassroots cricket across the island and underlines how local club structures continue to produce national-level players.
More youth tours are still to come
Cricket Ireland also confirmed that more squads will be selected after the completion of these July fixtures. That means strong performances in the upcoming matches could directly influence later selections.
Other scheduled youth and development series include:
- U19 Women tour to the UK (Yorkshire and National Schools Games): 30 August to 6 September
- Women’s Emerging tour to the UK (ECB Super 4’s): 23 August to 28 August
- U17 Boys tour to Yorkshire: 31 August to 4 September
- U15 Boys Celtic Cup in Belfast: 10 August to 14 August
- U16 Girls Challenge Series in Belfast: 17 August to 20 August
What fans should watch next
Supporters following Ireland cricket news should keep an eye on how these players perform on tour, especially with more squads still to be named later in the season. While ETPL conversations often centre on franchise teams, fixtures and star owners, youth cricket remains where long-term national success is built.
The big takeaway is simple: Ireland’s development system is active, competitive and producing opportunities for young cricketers across multiple age groups. For anyone following ETPL, domestic pathways and the future of the game on the island, these youth tours are worth watching closely.
