Simmons, who was Ireland boss for eight years from 2007, has twice tested negative for the coronavirus.

The 56-year-old returns for a second spell, having led the Windies to the 2016 T20 World Cup before being sacked five months later.

With no work for him at home, John Mooney had to broaden his horizons and last Friday he was part of the Afghanistan squad which shattered Ireland’s World Cup dreams.

The former all-rounder has joined Phil Simmon’s Afghanistan coaching team.

Heartbreak for Dubliner Eoin Morgan as his side let victory slip in the final over.

Phil Simmons’ charges will take on an England outfit captained by Dubliner Eoin Morgan on Sunday.

As expected, the Trinidadian is headed for the West Indies.

Cricket Ireland has confirmed current boss Phil Simmons is in talks with the West Indies.

Room to improve as Ireland prepare to face South Africa next Tuesday.

Next up: it’s the West Indies on Sunday night.

There are just 39 days until the tournament gets underway.

There is plenty to look forward to over the next twelve months, including the World Cup.

Phil Simmons’ side will play Scotland and Afghanistan in the New Year as part of their preparation.

Simmons will return to his native Trinidad to be with his ill mother, Cricket Ireland said this evening.

Coach Phil Simmons says the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will effectively be a home tournament for Ireland.

Typical.

The world’s best 50-over team are taking on Phil Simmons’ men in Clontarf.

“It’s a great start, but there are three games in the group and we know how dangerous UAE can be,” he added.

The West Indies attack did just enough to keep Ireland at bay in Sabina Park tonight.

A historic treble in 2013 showed just how far Irish cricket has come — and strengthened the country’s claims for Test recognition.

Ireland’s cricketers arrived home to Dublin Airport today after clinching qualification for the 2015 World Cup.

The internationals will take place on 23 and 26 May, Cricket Ireland announced this morning.

Don’t forget your shovel if you’re going to festive work.

“Success is going to make your players noticeable,” Ireland cricket coach Phil Simmons says, but he’s confident he can keep his squad together.

Donemana CC were also awarded club of the year at the ceremony held at the Mansion House last night.

Ireland cricket coach Phil Simmons singles out Ireland’s Twenty20 World Cup qualifier campaign as the high point of the year.

Ireland’s cricketers dominate the shortlist for this year’s ICC Associate and Affiliate Cricketer of the Year Award.

Is there anything these guys can’t do?

Phil Simmons’ men’s World Cup qualifications hopes were given a significant boost following their win today.

Ireland wicket-keeper Gary Wilson talks to TheScore.ie ahead of Saturday’s RSA Challenge against Australia in Belfast

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Record breaking batsman in line to make his first start on Wednesday

In their own words, Ireland’s cricketers tell their story.

“This is not a dreamy aspiration but a real ambition,” Cricket Ireland chief executive Warren Deutrom explained at today’s strategic announcement.