2001 – Become an affiliate member of the ICC.
2009 – Play in their first official ODI match, defeating Scotland by 89 runs.
2010 – Participate in the ICC World T20 for the first time.
2013 – Become an associate member of the ICC.
2015 – Participate in the ICC Cricket World Cup for the first time. A win against Scotland sees them end the group stages with two points.
2016 – Defeat West Indies, who would go on to become eventual champions, in the ICC World T20.
2017 – Become a full member of the ICC and, thereby, attain Test status.
Being a cricket loving nation what else we could have asked for than getting this prestigious status . @ICC
— Mohammad Nabi (@MohammadNabi007) June 22, 2017
1993 – Become an associate member of the ICC.
2006 – Play in their first official ODI match, but lose to England by 38 runs. They would defeat Scotland to register their first ODI win a few weeks later.
2007 – Participate in the ICC Cricket World Cup for the first time and reach the Super 8 stage after a tied match against Zimbabwe and a win against Pakistan.
2009 – Participate in the ICC World T20 for the first time and defeat Bangladesh en route to reaching the Super 8 stage of the tournament.
2011 – Defeat England in a World Cup match thanks to a brilliant century from Kevin O’Brien.
2015 – Another World Cup, another big win for Ireland as they get the better of the West Indies.
2017 – Become a full member of the ICC and, thereby, attain Test status.
Had to pull the car over. Can't see through the tears. Today the dream has come true. Congrats to everyone involved with @Irelandcricket.
— Kyle McCallan (@KMcOffie) June 22, 2017