Here is your comprehensive preview guide for a massive weekend of Munster Cricket Union (MCU) action. From elite 50-over Premier contests to double-headers in the Women’s Super League and high-stakes Junior Cup fixtures, the schedule across Munster is packed.
🏏 Saturday, July 11, 2026
Women’s Super League (Lydican Triple-Header Festival)
Lydican plays host to a fantastic three-match festival format today. Squad depth and stamina will be thoroughly tested as teams navigate back-to-back shifts under the Galway sun.
- 10:00 am | County Galway CC W vs. Cork County CC Womens
- The Lowdown: Hosts Galway get the morning session underway at Lydican. Facing a travel-weary Cork County side arriving fresh on the road, Galway will want to set a high bar early using local ground familiarity.
- 1:30 pm | Cork County CC Womens vs. Limerick CC Womens
- The Lowdown: A fascinating mid-day encounter. Cork County pulls a double-shift straight into the afternoon session against a fresh, dangerous Limerick outfit looking to stamp authority on the mid-table standings.
- 5:00 pm | County Galway CC W vs. Limerick CC Womens
- The Lowdown: The bookend fixture of the festival. Limerick will have to dig deep into their endurance reserves playing a second consecutive match, while Galway returns after a long afternoon break to maximize home-ground advantage.
MCU Junior Cup (45 Overs)
- 11:00 am | Ballycasey Clare Oval: Cork Harlequins CC 2nd XI vs. Clare CC 2nd XI
- The Lowdown: Quins’ second-string unit travels up to Shannon. Ballycasey can be a challenging deck if Clare’s seamers hit their lengths early, making this a classic battle of patience between the traveling batters and the home bowling attack.
- 11:00 am | Croker’s Oval: Limerick Blasters CC 1st XI vs. Cork County CC 2nd XI
- The Lowdown: The Blasters’ top squad will look to exploit home conditions at Ballyneety to stifle the visitors. Cork County 2nd XI always plays a technical, disciplined brand of cricket, meaning early wickets will be crucial for the home side.
- 11:00 am | The Farm: UCC CC 1st XI vs. Nenagh CC 1st XI
- The Lowdown: The university ground at Curraheen Road usually offers an excellent batting surface. Expect the free-scoring UCC students to use their expansive strokeplay, while Nenagh’s veteran spin department will try to apply the brakes in the middle overs.
- 11:00 am | Townparks: Midleton CC 2nd XI vs. United Cricket Clonmel 1st XI
- The Lowdown: Townparks is flying high with great club momentum. Clonmel’s top side brings a highly competitive edge, making this cup tie a potential “banana skin” fixture for the East Cork hosts.
MCU Division 4 & 5 (40 Overs)
- 11:00 am | Oyster Oval (Div 4): County Kerry CC 4th XI vs. Limerick Blasters CC 4th XI
- The Lowdown: Tralee’s Oyster Oval often assists the bowlers early in the day. The side that manages the morning moisture best on this coastal deck will hold the upper hand in this lower-division clash.
- 11:00 am | The Mardyke (Div 5): Cork County CC 4th XI vs. Nenagh CC 4th XI
- The Lowdown: The majestic Mardyke provides a grand stage for these development squads. A perfect mix of youth development and club stalwarts will be on display here in a beautiful city setting.
🏏 Sunday, July 12, 2026
MCU Premier Division (50 Overs)
The marquee long-form matches of the weekend see standard league frontrunners trying to solidify their standing in the top tier.
- 11:00 am | Lydican: County Galway CC 1st XI vs. Limerick CC 1st XI
- The Lowdown: A heavyweight clash in the West. League leaders County Galway have been in blistering form (recently posting a massive 378 runs on the board against Clare). Limerick enters off the back of a dominant 9-wicket win over Harlequins, powered by key performances from Balaji Dahima and Kumar Maniaraas. Galway’s deep batting line-up vs. Limerick’s high-flying bowling unit makes this the game of the round.
- 11:00 am | The Mardyke: Cork County CC 1st XI vs. Cork Harlequins CC 1st XI
- The Lowdown: The classic Cork Derby. Cork County remains undefeated and dangerous, while Harlequins will look to urgently bounce back from a tough recent outing against Limerick where they were bowled out cheaply. Form often goes out the window when these two city rivals square off.
- 11:00 am | Ballycasey Clare Oval: Clare CC 1st XI vs. Midleton CC 1st XI
- The Lowdown: Midleton sits comfortably near the top of the table after securing a brilliant 4-wicket victory over Cork County recently. Conversely, Clare is desperate to break their duck and secure their first win of the season. Clare is fully capable of an upset if they put together a complete performance at home.
MCU Minor Cup (40 Overs)
- 10:30 am | The Farm: Cork County CC 3rd XI vs. Glenstal CC 1st XI
- The Lowdown: Note the early start time! This match highlights the historic rise of Glenstal CC traveling down to Cork. County’s third team blends veteran experience with youth, making them a very technical hurdle for the visitors.
- 11:00 am | Lisronagh Castle Grounds: United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI vs. Waterford Vikings 2nd XI
- The Lowdown: A local South-East battle at the scenic Clonmel grounds. Both second XIs will look to showcase their emerging depth in a highly competitive minor cup environment.
- 11:00 am | Knockshigowna: Nenagh CC 2nd XI vs. Midleton CC 3rd XI
- The Lowdown: Traveling up to North Tipperary is never an easy task. Nenagh’s home-ground advantage at Knockshigowna will test a young Midleton side looking to mimic their senior club’s success.
- 11:00 am | Farmers Cross: Cork Harlequins CC 3rd XI vs. Waterford & District CC 1st XI
- The Lowdown: Farmers Cross depth is legendary within the union. However, Waterford & District’s top side brings maximum first-team concentration, pointing toward an evenly matched cup battle.
MCU U15 Superleague
The Lowdown: The future stars of Munster take center stage in the idyllic, scenic setting of Glenstal Abbey. Expect high spirits and great technical skills as the next generation of Limerick and Cork County talent lock horns.
11:00 am | Glenstal Abbey Ground: Limerick CC U15 XI vs. Cork County CC U15 XI
