There was a great turnout on Friday evening for the Munster Women & Girls trial sessions in Midleton. 12 candidates were put through their paces by Pathway Manager Jeremy Bray and Coach Abdul Jabbar Younus.
It is fantastic to see new young talent coming through! The coaches were delighted with the outcome of the batting, bowling and fielding session.
Jeremy Bray said “It is incredibly exciting to see the nucleus of our first-ever female pathway squad beginning to take shape. The commitment, enthusiasm and potential shown by these players has been hugely encouraging, and it reflects the continued growth of girls’ cricket across Munster. These young cricketers represent the future of our interprovincial journey and the next generation of players who can inspire others to get involved in the game. Creating this pathway gives them a clear opportunity to develop their skills, learn in a high-performance environment and compete alongside the best young players in the country. I cannot wait to see this group continue to grow and be given the opportunity to perform on the biggest stage.”
Aideen Sullivan, Chair of the Munster Cricket Women and Girls Committee said ‘’The planned Munster Cricket Winter training sessions represent another important step forward in the continued growth and development of women’s and girls’ cricket across the province.
Summer 2026 marked a significant milestone, with players from Cork County, Lismore and Limerick Cricket Clubs coming together to form the first-ever Munster Women’s squad. The squad competed in seven fixtures against opponents from Connacht and Leinster, laying the foundations for future success.
The winter training programme will provide players with the opportunity to further develop their individual skills, gain valuable experience within the provincial pathway, and strengthen team cohesion. Building on the foundations laid during this historic first season, the squad will be aiming to continue its development and compete strongly in an expanded programme of fixtures next year. With talented players emerging from all clubs throughout the province, the future of women’s cricket in Munster in the region looks exceptionally bright. ‘’
