A packed Week 17 across the Munster Cricket Union features crucial fixtures in the MCU Premier, regional divisions, and youth competitions.
Thursday, 6 August
- MCU U13 League (2:00 PM | The Mardyke): Cork County U13 XI vs Cork Harlequins U13 XI
A classic local derby at The Mardyke opens Week 17. Cork County host cross-town rivals Harlequins in what promises to be a competitive U13 clash as both sides look to establish early dominance in the division.
Friday, 7 August
- MCU U17 T20 Superleague (2:30 PM | The Manor Fields, Adare): Limerick U17 XI vs Cork County U17 XI B
Fast-paced T20 action shifts to Adare. Limerick’s youth setup will aim to exploit home advantage at The Manor Fields against a depth-tested Cork County ‘B’ squad.
Saturday, 8 August
- MCU Division 5 (11:00 AM | Gracedieu West): Waterford Vikings 2nd XI vs Limerick 4th XI
Waterford Vikings host Limerick’s 4th XI in a 40-over contest. Expect a battle of patience as the hosts look to anchor their middle overs against Limerick’s disciplined bowling. - MCU Division 5 (11:00 AM | The Mardyke): Cork County 4th XI vs Midleton 4th XI
The Mardyke hosts a Division 5 clash between two well-matched lower-grade sides seeking critical league points. - MCU Division 3 (11:00 AM | Ballycasey Clare Oval): Clare 4th XI vs Cork Harlequins 4th XI
Clare take on Cork Harlequins in Shannon. Spin could play a significant factor at Ballycasey as the pitch bakes under midday conditions. - MCU Division 3 (11:00 AM | Carriganore CG): Waterford & District 1st XI vs United Cricket Clonmel 1st XI
A headline Division 3 fixture featuring two top-tier first XIs. Waterford & District will look for strong top-order starts against Clonmel’s aggressive attack. - MCU Division 1 (11:00 AM | Croker’s Oval): Limerick Blasters 1st XI vs Midleton 2nd XI
Limerick Blasters aim to capitalize on home soil in Ballyneety against a dangerous Midleton second team. - MCU Division 1 (11:00 AM | Knockshigowna): Nenagh 1st XI vs Clare 2nd XI
Knockshigowna hosts 45-over action as Nenagh’s first team faces off against Clare’s second string. - MCU Division 1 (11:00 AM | Oyster Oval): County Kerry 2nd XI vs Cork County 2nd XI
A key Division 1 trip to Tralee for Cork County, where conditions at Oyster Oval always reward disciplined line and length. - MCU Division 1 (12:00 PM | The Manor Fields): Limerick 2nd XI vs Cork Harlequins 2nd XI
An afternoon Division 1 fixture in Adare where both second XIs battle for upper-table positioning. - MCU U15 League (11:30 AM | The Mardyke): Cork County U15 XI vs Limerick U15 XI
Youth development takes center stage at The Mardyke with high-tempo 50-over age-grade cricket. - MCU U13 League (1:00 PM | Castlelands): Club Lismore U13 vs County Galway U13
Lismore host Galway in a promising inter-county junior fixture.
Sunday, 9 August
- Sunday, 9 August
- MCU Premier (11:00 AM | Lydican): County Galway 1st XI vs Midleton 1st XI
Premier 50-over action in Lydican. Galway’s top order faces a major test against Midleton’s experienced seam attack. - MCU Premier (11:00 AM | Ballycasey Oval): Co. Clare 1st XI vs Cork Harlequins 1st XI
A marquee match in Clare. Cork Harlequins travel west searching for crucial points against a formidable County Clare side. - MCU Premier (11:00 AM | Manor Fields): Limerick 1st XI vs Cork County 1st XI
One of the weekend’s highlights sees Cork County’s top squad traveling to Adare to take on Limerick’s first team. - MCU Division 2 (10:30 AM | The Farm, UCC): UCC 1st XI vs Waterford Vikings 1st XI
Students take on the Vikings in Curraheen in a high-stakes Division 2 encounter. - MCU Division 2 (11:00 AM | Farmers Cross): Cork Harlequins 3rd XI vs Cork County 3rd XI
An intra-county derby at Farmers Cross bringing rivalry and bragging rights to Division 2. - MCU Division 2 (11:00 AM | Knockshigowna): Nenagh 2nd XI vs Limerick 3rd XI
Midlands clash in Division 2 featuring Nenagh’s seconds and Limerick’s third XI. - MCU Division 4 (11:00 AM | Townparks): Midleton 3rd XI vs United Cricket Clonmel 2nd XI
Midleton host Clonmel in a key 40-over fixture. - MCU Division 4 (11:00 AM | Croker’s Oval): Limerick Blasters 4th XI vs Lismore 2nd XI
Limerick Blasters host Lismore’s second XI in Ballyneety. - MCU Division 5 (11:00 AM | The Manor Fields): Limerick 4th XI vs Nenagh 4th XI
A quick turnaround for Limerick’s 4th XI as they host Nenagh. POSTPONED. - MCU U13 Super League (12:00 PM | The Mardyke): Cork County U13 A XI vs Limerick U13 XI
Elite youth talent on display at The Mardyke in the U13 Super League.
Monday, 10 August
- MCU U17 T20 Superleague (6:00 PM | The Mardyke): Cork County U17 XI A vs Cork Harlequins U17 XI
Evening T20 derby under local lights at The Mardyke featuring the province’s top U17 talent.
Wednesday, 12 August
- MCU U13 League (1:00 PM | The Mardyke): Cork County U13 XI vs Limerick U13 XI
Cork County host Limerick in midweek junior league action. - MCU U13 League (1:00 PM | Farmers Cross): Cork Harlequins U13 XI vs Club Lismore U13
Harlequins welcome Lismore to Farmers Cross. - MCU U17 T20 Superleague (5:00 PM | Adare Manor): Limerick U17 XI vs Cork County U17 XI A
Week 17 wraps up with an exciting evening T20 clash between Limerick and Cork County’s top U17 side in Adare.
The very best of luck to all teams and players!
