Republic of Ireland Women's National Team head coach Colin Bell has named a 22-player squad for the upcoming FIFA 2019 World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia and the Netherlands. Ireland face their first home qualifying matches of the campaign at Tallaght Stadium in April, welcoming Slovakia on Friday, April 6, and European Champions the Netherlands on Tuesday, April 10. Megan Campbell is also a long-term absentee but Bell welcomes Aine O'Gorman back to the squad after the Peamount striker recovered from a knee injury. Florida State University midfielder Megan Connolly also comes into the squad as well as UCD Waves winger Dearbhaile Beirne. Midfielders: Tyler Toland (Maiden City), Megan Connolly (Florida State University), Karen Duggan (Peamount United), Denise O'Sullivan (NC Courage), Roma McLaughlin (Shelbourne), Amy Boyle-Carr (Sion Swifts).
Source: Evening echo March 29, 2018 15:22 UTC