REGISTERED PLAYER BASE NOW EXCEEDS 5,000 FOR 2023 TO-DATE

WIth the club cricket season now in full swing, we are pleased to report that player registrations now exceed the 5,000 mark across the CL region.

Whilst it is too early to assess drop-off rates, it is noteworthy that there are almost 1,000 players registered for the first time in 2023.

Some early season competitions have already concluded as follows:

Senior Men's T20 (Alan Murray Cup) Winners - Balbriggan
Under 23 District (Siggins Cup) Winners - Dublin City
Senior Boys Schools Cup Winners - CUS
Senior Girls Schools Cup Winners - Wesley College

Merrion continues to lead the charge with 293 players signed up, with the top 7 now all at 200 or more as follows:

- Merrion (293)
- Adamstown (255)
- Pembroke (252)
- Leinster (238)
- Phoenix (212)
- Clontarf (211)
- Malahide (211)

The next 8 (in terms of registered players) are as follows:

- The Hills (197)
- North Kildare (175)
- Railway Union (150)
- Terenure (126)
- Balbriggan (118)
- North County (118)
- Castleknock (117)
- Greystones (114)

There are now circa 1,850 youth players registered across 40 clubs.

In terms of 'midlands' clubs, it is great to see growth at almost every club - some highlights being Mullingar (99), Kilkenny (96), Carlow (68) and Laois (66).

Those still wishing to register can do so by following this link:

https://www.cricketleinster.ie/news/registration-for-the-2023-season-now-open