Irish women's hockey coach, Riet Kuper, has announced a squad of 25 who will continue training in preparation for the Olympic qualifier in Auckland, New Zealand next March.
The squad, as announced: Suzanne Beaney (Belfast Harlequins), Elaine Bromell (Catholic Institute), Jenny Burke (Hermes), Deirdre Casey (Cork Church of Ireland), Linda Caulfield (Hermes), Fiona Connery (Hermes), Eimear Cregan (UL), Kristin Farrell (Waterford), Mary Goode (Pembroke Wanderers), Nicky King (Old Alexandra), Susie Martin (Pegasus), Katharine Maybin (Pegasus), Nicky McCaughran (Ballymoney), Jenny McDonough (Belfast Harlequins), Cathy McKean (Loreto), Bridget McKeever (Ballymoney), Lynsey McVicker (Ballymoney), Ciara O'Brien (UCD), Linda O'Neill (UCD), Jill Orbinson (Portadown), Pamela Orr (Randalstown), Jenny Osborne (Hermes), Angela Platt (Ballymoney), Orla Ryan (Loreto) and Nikki Symmons (Loreto).
Sally Bell has been appointed as assistant coach to the team.
