Cricket Ireland: Irish government approves national cricket stadium project

Cricket Ireland Chief Executive Warren Deutrom called the Irish government’s decision to approve the development of a national cricket stadium “as significant as the day we became a full member of the ICC”.

The Irish government said on Wednesday that “approval has been given to commence the planning and design phase of this exciting project”.

Planning and design will be completed by mid-2025, followed by the tendering phase for the National Cricket Stadium and High Performance Centre, which will be located on the National Sports Campus in Blanchardstown.

Phase 1, which includes the delivery of a large cricket pitch and permanent seating for 4,000 spectators, with space for additional temporary seating, is expected to be completed in 2028.

Deutrom described Wednesday’s announcement as “absolutely fantastic.”

“It is a huge compliment to everyone involved in Irish cricket at all levels who have brought us to the point where the Government really sees us as a sport of national importance and worthy of significant investment,” said the Cricket Ireland chairman.

“These facilities will advance the sport. They will significantly help our top performing players at national and provincial level to better prepare, train and perform on the world stage.”

More to come.