This exciting initiative begins during Women in Sport Week and will run weekly throughout March.

🏏 What is CricHIIT?

CricHIIT is an innovative fitness programme that combines:

• Cricket skills training
• High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
• Strength and cardiovascular development
• A supportive, inclusive environment

The “Cric” element integrates key cricket skills such as batting, bowling and movement drills, while “HIIT” stands for High-Intensity Interval Training — short bursts of energetic exercise followed by rest periods.

The result?
A fun, energetic and empowering workout that improves fitness while introducing (or reintroducing!) participants to cricket in an accessible way.

🌟 Who Is It For?

• Encourage female participation in cricket
• Break down barriers to trying the sport
• Support beginners and returners
• Build confidence in a welcoming group setting
• Promote inclusion and diversity in sport

Whether you’ve never picked up a bat before or haven’t played in years, this programme is for you.

📍 Programme Details

• 📍 Venue: Lismore GAA Community Hall
• 📅 Start Date: Tuesday 3rd March 7-8pm
• 📅 Following Dates: Friday 13th, 20th, 27th March 7-8pm
• 💶 Cost: FREE
• 👟 All fitness levels welcome

Sessions will be delivered by appropriately qualified coaches in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.

🤝 Proudly Funded

This programme is funded by the Waterford Sports Partnership Women in Sport Grant Scheme.

Lismore Cricket Club is extremely grateful to Waterford Sports Partnership for their support in helping us create more opportunities for women and girls in our community.

📲 How to Get Involved

Regsiter below ASAP. Spaces are limited.

The AGM, a cornerstone event for any organisation, serves as a platform for reflection on past achievements, discussion of challenges faced, and strategic planning for the future. This year’s gathering was no exception, as members engaged in spirited discussions about ways to enhance the club’s operations, expand its reach, and nurture talent within its ranks.

One of the highlights of the evening was the Election of officers – whereby the club executive is was re-elected, leading to a stable foundation in 2024. This bodes well for the club’s continued success and underscores its importance as a vibrant hub for cricket enthusiasts in the Lismore area.

Another key point of discussion was the approval of the minutes from the previous year’s AGM, providing a comprehensive record of the club’s activities and decisions. Members who were unable to attend the meeting in person need not worry, as they can easily request a copy of the AGM minutes by contacting the Secretary. This ensures transparency and inclusivity within the club, allowing all members to stay informed and involved in its affairs.

As the evening drew to a close, there was a palpable sense of optimism and camaraderie among those in attendance. The AGM had served not only as a forum for addressing important club matters but also as a celebration of the shared passion for cricket that unites its members.

Looking ahead, the Lismore Cricket Club is poised to build upon the momentum generated by the AGM and continue its mission of promoting the sport, fostering community spirit, and providing opportunities for players of all ages and abilities to participate and excel.

In conclusion, the success of last night’s AGM speaks volumes about the strength and resilience of the Lismore Cricket Club and the unwavering dedication of its members. With their continued support and collective efforts, the club is primed for a bright and prosperous future, both on and off the field.

The new logo introduces the ‘The Lismore Blue’ – a flower with a strong link to the locality and to the Cricket Club. The Lismore Blue (Anemone nemerosa) is a particular type of wood anemone that is flowers in springtime in the glens to the north of the town.

The rare blue colour variant was first coIlected and cultivated by Frances W. Currey (1848-1917), founder of the Water Colour Society of Ireland, and a noted botanist. The plant is still in cultivation today.

The Currey family lived in Lismore and for 3 generations worked as estate agents for the Castle in the 1800’s. In  the 1860’s and 1870’s Frances’ father F.E. Curry helped establish Cricket in the grounds of Castle Farm. Her brother ‘Chet’ Currey is recorded as Hon. Secretary of the Club in 1872. That family link to the town and Club survived through to 2016 with the death of their grand-nephew Dermot Edwards at the age of 86.

Dermot had a long connection with the Club. He joined the Club in 1978 when he returned to their old family home in Bushfield, Lismore and for the next 30 years dedicated much of his life to the Cricket Club and maintenance and improvement of the grounds. He was elected Club President in the early 1990’s and remained so at the time of his death. He was also a former Vice-President of the MCU for many years. Dermot was a traditionalist. He described artificial wickets as “magic carpets” and insisted that the grass wickets at Lismore were swept with his witches broom before being cut with the old Allet Mower.

Our new emblem pays pays tribute to the memory of Dermot Edwards and the Curry Family. It also links to the Club to the cultural heritage associated with Lismore and the biodiversity of the surrounding area. Finally, it provides a positive emblem which the Club can look to the future with and it is hoped that future generations in West Waterford region will sport ‘The Lismore Blue’ and represent their locality at this wonderful game  for many years to come.

Munster Junior Cup Winners of 1978, with Dermot Edwards (3rd from right on back row) 

• The crest is designed by Dan Dixon, a graphic designer and club member. You can learn more about his skills here: www.dandixondesign.com. The crest comprises 3 key elements: the  the Club’s traditional green and yellow colours, the Lismore Blue flower, and the cricket themed stumps and ball.
• Dan has also designed our new Cricket Shirts and our new T20 Away kit, which are on our club membership page. 
• The Club is fielding 2 teams in the Munster Cricket Leagues this year and have U-13 and U-15 teams participating in the youth leagues. We welcome new players and members.

Frances Curry (Centre front, seated) at the Warren Gardens in Lismore, c. 1900

With a lot of people on a reduced working schedule, we recognise those additional financial difficulties. However costs of running the club still remain, with spending on insurance, grounds maintenance and upgrading the club house to make it suitable for COVID guidelines that may be put in place. We thank all members who have paid memberships already and encourage all other members to support the club over the coming season.

The LCC committee met on May 21st and it was agreed that we should encourage members to pay at least some subscriptions this year, by bank transfer. It was agreed that the club reduce membership fees by up to 50% for the 2020 season. 

The updated fees and bank details are on our membership page

Paying membership by bank transfer will:

• Help the club cover expenses incurred in the year to date.
• Allow you to train at club facilities and play in matches. This will be more tightly monitored as only Club Members will be able to participate this year due to COVID restrictions.
• Help the club cover expenses required to make the Club COVID ready.

Members who pay their subscriptions are also asked to make an additional voluntary where they can afford to do so. Also, you can purchase one of our new club Jerseys for an additional €25 euro, which has been designed by the wonderful graphic designer Dan Dixon. 

For those who have paid memberships already, we thank you and will offer a 50% refund, or for you to carry over that portion of your subs to next year. Or give you free Jerseys. Whatever you wish!

Thanks and look forward to seeing you at the Castle Farm at some point in the near future.

Michael Condon, Chairman

Lismore Cricket Club.

• The Agenda for the 2019 AGM can be downlaoded here

The 2018 Minutes have been circulated already and will be taken as read on the night. If you would like a copy of the minutes, please email lismorecricketclub@gmail.com

Things that will be covered include..

• Entering 2 teams into the League and Cup, and a social team to play RTE, The Cavs etc.
• Kevin O’Brien Easter cricket camp (to be held on the 15th 16th April)
• Under 15 and U13 League
• Election of club officers.
• Club development plans.

If you are interested in playing cricket with us for the coming season either as a new member or a rejoining member, then this is the perfect opportunity to meet some of the other members and get involved.

Look forward to seeing you.

The 2018 Committee!

The page will contain fixtures, results, match details and reports, league tables and much more. We will also post up news updates to keep everyone up to date in what is happening.

It is expected that this will happen over september 2018 so check back and see how we are progressing.

Thanks,

Ben