Andrew Balbirnie
Date of Birth 28/12/90Birthplace Dublin
Batting Style RHB
Bowling Style Off Spin
Occupation Student
What job would you like to do if you can't be a full-time professional cricketer? Coach, or Teacher
Favourite cricketing memory (non-playing) Watching England lose to Australia 5-0 in the Ashes series.
Greatest cricketing achievement Representing Ireland at the u19 World Cup in 2008.
Cricketing hero Sachin Tendulkar. He has proven himself in every form of the game and still continues to do so. Has the respect of every player in the world.
Which international cricketer would you compare yourself with? I suppose Shane Watson, like to score quick at the top of the order and also chip in with a few wickets in the middle overs. Although he is slightly quicker.
Favourite film The Marathon Man
Favourite song Snow Patrol- If there's a rocket tie me to it.
Favourite food Any Pasta dish
Eddie Richardson
Date of Birth 22/07/1990Birthplace Louth
Batting Style RHB
Bowling Style RM
Occupation Painter and decorator.
What job would you like to do if you can't be a full-time professional cricketer? Carpenter.
Favourite cricketing memory (non-playing) Ireland beating Pakistan at the 2007 World Cup.
Greatest cricketing achievement Winning the Under 19 WCQ in Canada.
Cricketing hero Brett Lee because of his attitude, determination, and how he adapts to all conditions.
Which international cricketer would you compare yourself with? Dwayne Bravo - because I do whatever I have to do in bowling my overs and coming in and playing big shots.
Favourite film Anchorman.
Favourite song Jason Dorulo - Whatcha Say.
Favourite food Beef stew.
Jordan Coghlan
Date of Birth 30/10/92Birthplace Dublin, Rutonda
Batting Style LHB
Bowling Style RM
Occupation Student
What job would you like to do if you can't be a full-time professional cricketer? Something to do with Business. Still another year of school left.
Favourite cricketing memory (non-playing) Australia V South Africa a few years back. Australia posting a score of over 400 and S.A getting it in the last over.
Greatest cricketing achievement Playing for Ireland Under 15's in the Clico tournament in the Carribean.
Cricketing hero Freddy Flintoff Because he's the best all-rounder in the world and I really enjoy watching him bowl and bat. When he comes in to bat he turns the game around.
Which international cricketer would you compare yourself with? Flintoff because I enjoy digging it in short and coming in to bat 7-8 for a wind at the ball.
Favourite film Ali G.
Favourite song Don't have a favourite. Just like all the new releases out in the charts.
Favourite food Pasta dishes, Fajitas
Paul Stirling
Date of Birth 03/09/1990Birthplace Belfast
Batting Style RHB
Bowling Style OB
Occupation Unemployed, but I'm hoping to get contract with Ireland for 2010.
What job would you like to do if you can't be a full-time professional cricketer? Psychologist
Favourite cricketing memory (non-playing) South Africa chasing down Australia's 434(?) in an ODI
Greatest cricketing achievement Scoring my 1st First Class century Vs Kenya
Cricketing hero Ricky Ponting - Has Every shot
Which international cricketer would you compare yourself with? Jesse Ryder - Prefers dealing in boundaries
Favourite film Wedding Crashers
Favourite song Jason Derulo - Whatcha Say
Favourite food Indian
Stuart Thompson
Date of Birth 15/08/1991Birthplace Londonderry
Batting Style LHB
Bowling Style RM
Occupation Full-time student
What job would you like to do if you can't be a full-time professional cricketer? I'd love to be a journalist and travel around the world.
Favourite cricketing memory (non-playing) Watching Ireland beat Pakistan
Greatest cricketing achievement The final of U17 Europeans @ Stormont vs. Scotland. I scored 97* and we won comfortably by 9 wickets or our emphatic win against Vanuatu to win in Toronto.
Cricketing hero AB de Villiers because he is a true professional and has made himself into one of the top players in the world and his athleticism in the field is exemplary.
Which international cricketer would you compare yourself with? Difficult Question. I'd say Justin Langer because he's a top order left handed batsman and keeps his game as simple as possible.
Favourite film Gladiator
Favourite song The Rat Pack - Mack the Knife
Favourite food Steak with pepper sauce
Ben Ackland
Date of Birth 26/10/89Birthplace Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Batting Style RHB
Bowling Style OB
Occupation Student
What job would you like to do if you can't be a full-time professional cricketer? Strength and Conditioning Coach
Favourite cricketing memory (non-playing) Ashes 2005
Greatest cricketing achievement Leading run scorer in English Public School Cricket, 2007
Cricketing hero Michael Clarke, he is where I want to be in years to come.
Which international cricketer would you compare yourself with? Michael Clarke, both strong at playing spin.
Favourite film Die Hard
Favourite song David Guetta Feat. Akon- Sexy Chick
Favourite food Chicken Fajitas
George Dockrell
Date of Birth 22/07/1992Birthplace Dublin
Batting Style RHB
Bowling Style SLA
Occupation Student
What job would you like to do if you can't be a full-time professional cricketer? Teacher/Coach
Favourite cricketing memory (non-playing) Watching Ireland vs England at Stormont in 2007
Greatest cricketing achievement MVP at the Clico under 15 tournament in West Indies or my 6-19 against Hong Kong in the Under 19 world cup qualifiers.
Cricketing hero Ricky Ponting, because of his consistency over the years.
Which international cricketer would you compare yourself with? Michael Clarke. He's a left arm spinner and a younger member of the Australian team.
Favourite film Shawshank Redemption
Favourite song Pencil full of lead - Paolo Nutini
Favourite food Too many options. I can't pick one!
James Shannon
Date of Birth 12/2/1990Birthplace Belfast
Batting Style Right hand bat
Bowling Style OB
Occupation Student
What job would you like to do if you can't be a full-time professional cricketer? Sports journalist
Favourite cricketing memory (non-playing) Playing in the U19 world cup in Malaysia, and winning the qualifiers in Canada.
Greatest cricketing achievement Representing Ireland A.
Cricketing hero Michael Hussey. Fantastic player and works hard at his game.
Which international cricketer would you compare yourself with? None.
Favourite film In Bruges
Favourite song Anything by Florence and the MachineFavourite food Nandos
Lee Nelson
Date of Birth 5/12/1990Birthplace Craigavon
Batting Style RHB
Bowling Style OB
Occupation None.
What job would you like to do if you can't be a full-time professional cricketer? Don't really know to be honest!
Favourite cricketing memory (non-playing) Ireland beating Pakistan in the 2007 World Cup
Greatest cricketing achievement Playing in the last Under 19 world cup in Malaysia, and also scoring 190* in a youth cup final.
Cricketing hero Andrew Flintoff because of the way he goes about his cricket.
Which international cricketer would you compare yourself with? Shane Watson. A batting all-rounder who gets on with job he's been given.
Favourite film Taken
Favourite song Journey- Dont stop Believing
Favourite food Chinese.
Stuart Poynter
Date of Birth 18/10/1990Birthplace Hammersmith, London.
Batting Style RHB
Bowling Style N/A - wicket-keeper.
Occupation Work in a sport shop
What job would you like to do if you can't be a full-time professional cricketer? I would like to be a cricket coach or a teacher.
Favourite cricketing memory (non-playing) When Ireland beat Pakistan in the World Cup in 2007.
Greatest cricketing achievement Playing in the last Under19 World Cup in Malaysia.
Cricketing hero Jimmy Adams because he played at my club for a few years as our professional, and I learnt a lot from him and some of the stories he had from over the years,
Which international cricketer would you compare yourself with? Mark Boucher - he is a very good keeper and he has a very aggressive batting style but also can adapt to the situation of the match.
Favourite film Forest Gump
Favourite song Migraine Skank
Favourite food Curry
Graeme McCarter
Date of Birth 10/10/1992Birthplace Londonderry
Batting Style RHB
Bowling Style RFM
Occupation Student
What job would you like to do if you can't be a full-time professional cricketer? Cricket coach
Favourite cricketing memory (non-playing) Having a photograph with and talking to Brian Lara
Greatest cricketing achievement To be selected for the Gloucestershire cricket academy. Playing with the Irish U19s in Canada and being part of the winning team for Foyle and Londonderry college that won the schools cup
Cricketing hero Brett Lee because his action and run in are brilliant and looks so easy to him.
Which international cricketer would you compare yourself with? Again Brett Lee because I have been told I have a similar action to him
Favourite film The longest yard
Favourite song Sexy chick
Favourite food Chicken curry
Shane Getkate
Date of Birth 02/10/91Birthplace Durban, South Africa
Batting Style RHB
Bowling Style RFM
Occupation Student.
What job would you like to do if you can't be a full-time professional cricketer? Cricket coach
Favourite cricketing memory (non-playing) Ireland beating Pakistan on St Patrick's Day
Greatest cricketing achievement Winning the U19 World Cup Qualifiers 2009
Cricketing hero Shaun Pollock - great all round cricketer
Which international cricketer would you compare yourself with? Shaun Pollock. He opened the bowling and batted at 7 like me.
Favourite film In Bruges
Favourite song Dancing in the moonlight
Favourite food Steak
Craig Young
Date of Birth 04/04/90Birthplace Londonderry
Batting Style RHB
Bowling Style RFM
Occupation Apprentice joiner
What job would you like to do if you can't be a full-time professional cricketer? Run my own joinery company
Favourite cricketing memory (non-playing) Watch England winning the Ashes in 2005.
Greatest cricketing achievement Playing in my first Senior Cup final and taking five wickets in it.
Cricketing hero James Anderson. When I was first starting to play cricket he was playing in his first stint for England. He was quick and could swing it round corners! From watching him I knew I wanted to try and do what he does.
Which international cricketer would you compare yourself with? Again James Anderson, two opening bowlers, similar actions, AND two very underestimated lower order batsmen! Ha, ha!
Favourite film Old School
Favourite song The Killers - Mr Brightside
Favourite food Pasta or spaghetti Bolognese
Adrian D'Arcy
Date of Birth 10/12/1990Birthplace Dublin
Batting Style LHB
Bowling Style I'm a wicket-keeper, but have bowled occasional leg spin for my club.
Occupation Student
What job would you like to do if you can't be a full-time professional cricketer? Something in marketing.
Favourite cricketing memory (non-playing) Irelands beating Pakistan in the 2007 World Cup.
Greatest cricketing achievement Scoring my first senior century for Clontarf against Malahide.
Cricketing hero I admire both Eoin Morgan and Marcus Trescothick. They are fantastic timers of the ball, and fellow left-handers.
Which international cricketer would you compare yourself with? Tough one! I'd aspire to play like Ricky Ponting but that's a long, long, way down the line!
Favourite film I now pronounce you Chuck and Larry
Favourite song Hide and Seek
Favourite food Pasta
Graham McDonnell
Date of Birth 20/10/1990Birthplace Dublin
Batting Style RHB
Bowling Style RM
Occupation Student
What job would you like to do if you can't be a full-time professional cricketer? Pro Golfer
Favourite cricketing memory (non-playing) Ireland beating Bangladesh in the ICC World Twenty20.
Greatest cricketing achievement 2008 U19 world cup
Cricketing hero Mike Hussey
Which international cricketer would you compare yourself with? AB De Villiers
Favourite film American Gangster
Favourite song Don't have one
Favourite food Steak