Cricket Ireland has appointed Ed Joyce as its new high performance batting coach, a role that will see the former international player work with both the men’s senior team and the male talent pathway structure.
Joyce, who earned 151 caps for Ireland during his playing career, brings extensive experience at the highest levels of the sport. His new position focuses on elevating the standard and consistency of batting across the organization’s male cricket programs.
Experience in the International Setup
The appointment builds on Joyce’s previous coaching work with Cricket Ireland. He previously held the head coach role with Ireland’s women’s side, where he gained valuable insight into player development and team dynamics at the international level.
Reflecting on that experience, Joyce expressed enthusiasm for his new role: “The head coach role with Ireland women was a great experience and I enjoyed the day-to-day aspect of working with players on developing and improving their techniques and mindset.”
Focus on Batting Development
In his new capacity, Joyce will concentrate on enhancing the batting group’s consistency across multiple levels of Irish cricket. His appointment signals Cricket Ireland’s commitment to strengthening its batting infrastructure, from emerging talent through to the senior international squad.
The dual focus of the role—covering both elite performers and the broader talent pipeline—positions Joyce to influence batting development across the entire men’s pathway, ensuring continuity and progression at each level of the system.