Matt Condon scored a breakthrough century for the Comets on Thursday against Ireland. Photo: Rohan Thomson

ACT Comets youngster Matt Condon stamped himself as a star of the future, scoring a century at almost a run a ball in a one-wicket loss to Ireland on Thursday.

The 18-year-old anchored the Comets' innings with a superb knock, bringing up his ton with a six as he made 126 from just 128 balls in a competitive total of 5-305.

However, it wasn't enough to deny Ireland a second straight win in Canberra, the visitors reaching the target with 10 balls to spare in a thrilling finish at Manuka Oval.

Condon got away to a shaky start before finding his feet, the opener just clearing the fence over the fielder at deep long on to reach three figures.

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"It's ridiculous. I never thought this day would come and it's massive for me in the future," Condon said.

"I couldn't have swung any harder and I just cleared the boundary.

"I had no idea what score I was on.

"The batting powerplay was on with only three fielders out so I had to have a dip.

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Ireland scrapes home despite century from ACT Comets' Matt Condon