Clontarf Cricket Club is a
cricket
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club in
Dublin
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,
Ireland
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, playing in Division 1 of the
Leinster Senior League. Based at
Clontarf Cricket Club Ground
Castle Avenue cricket ground, also known as Clontarf Cricket Club ground, is a cricket facility in the suburb of Clontarf, Dublin, Ireland. It is the primary of the two grounds of Clontarf Cricket Club, the secondary being at Mount Temple Comp ...
, the club also has playing facilities in the grounds of
Mount Temple Comprehensive School
Mount Temple Comprehensive School is a secondary school in Clontarf, Dublin, Ireland. The school operates under the patronage of the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin, and has, as a primary objective, the provision of state-funded second-l ...
.
The club was established in 1876, moving to its present ground in 1896. Senior status was attained in 1908.
The history of Clontarf Cricket Club: 1896 move to Castle Avenue
Honours
* Irish Senior Cup: 1
**2013
* Leinster Senior League: 13
**1926, 1961, 1972, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2007, 2009, 2015, 2016
* Leinster Senior Cup: 14
**1943, 1950, 1969, 1992, 1995, 2000, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2018
References
External links
Clontarf Cricket Club
Cricket clubs in County Dublin
Sports clubs in Dublin (city)
Cricket clubs established in 1876
1876 establishments in Ireland
Leinster Senior League (cricket) teams
Clontarf, Dublin
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