Stuart Barnes joins Ireland Men’s coaching staff for ODI series against England

Cricket Ireland have announced that Somerset County Cricket Club’s Stuart Barnes will join the Ireland Men’s coaching staff this month for the recently announced one-day international series against England.
Ireland head coach Graham Forde.Ireland head coach Graham Forde.
Ireland head coach Graham Forde.

Barnes, who has coached Bangladesh, Surrey and England Young Lions amongst others, is Somerset’s full time Assistant & Specialist Bowling Coach.

He will assume a similar role for Ireland under the guidance of Head Coach Graham Ford, joining the squad for the 19-day period covering the ODI camp, two warm-up matches and three ODIs.

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Barnes said: “To receive an invitation to help coach at international level was very pleasing.

“Not only is it a great chance for me to learn by being in that environment, it’s an opportunity to find ways to add value to the Ireland dressing room and assist the Irish bowlers in this One-Day Series against England.

“Both Cricket Ireland and Somerset County Cricket Club have been unbelievably accommodating in making this happen and allowing me to proceed with this opportunity.”

Richard Holdsworth, High Performance Director for Cricket Ireland, said he was ‘delighted’ Barnes had joined the staff.

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“Stuart is a highly-respected coach and we are delighted he is able to join our support staff for this series as Assistant and Bowling Coach,” he said.

“Not only will his expertise be of value, but his knowledge of local conditions will assist our bowling unit greatly.

“We would like to thank Director of Cricket Andy Hurry and the management of Somerset County Cricket Club – not just for agreeing this deal with Stuart, but for their long-term support for Irish cricket.

“Just from the current squad, the likes of George Dockrell and Kevin O’Brien have appeared for Somerset over the years, and we are appreciative that this arrangement was facilitated so smoothly.”

The first ODI with England will take place on July 30 with the remaining fixtures taking place on August 1 and August 4.

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