Trinity College Dublin and Cricket Leinster are delighted to announce that they have jointly entered into a three-year strategic partnership (2018-2020).
As part of this partnership, it was announced that Trinity College will become the home ground for all Leinster Youth and Senior Representative cricket with some fixtures being played at Trinity in the 2018 season in advance of full usage from 2019 onwards.
In turn, Trinity will have access to Cricket Leinster skills and capacity to upgrade and maintain the cricket square (and outfield) to the highest standard. Cricket Leinster will also assist Trinity to leverage its cricket facilities to secure international recruitment to the College and to foster and develop Junior Talent Academy Pathways for mutual benefit.
This is a major development for both parties which will involve an investment in excess of €40,000 over the next 3 years.
Matthew Dossett, Deputy Head of Sport & Recreation at Trinity College said; “Trinity has a proud tradition and heritage of cricket at the College with a vibrant Club on Campus. We are delighted to be partnering with Cricket Leinster to support the growth and development of the sport within Trinity and throughout Leinster.”
Philip Smith, Cricket Leinster General Manager spoke of his delight at signing the partnership agreement with Trinity; “We are really pleased to have this opportunity to partner with Trinity College in this way. College Park is an iconic venue and we look forward to playing our part in its progress as a top-class cricket centre and a natural home ground for our provincial teams.”
About Trinity College
Trinity Sport’s mission is to provide a first class sporting, participation, performance, administration and leadership experience for students, staff, graduates and partners; creating the most engaged communities internally and externally.
In 2017, Trinity College Cricket Club celebrated its 1,000th game since the formation of the Leinster league.