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Amber Barrett, Ciara Grant and StatSports technician Niamh McDaid from Carndonagh following Ireland's victory over Slovakia last year
The Ireland Women’s National Team squad to compete in FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 has been confirmed, with Donegal duo Amber Barrett and Ciara Grant on the plane.
Barrett, who is from Milford, scored the all-important goal for Ireland in their World Cup play-off against Scotland last October, and followed that up with a brace in the 3-2 win over Zambia at Tallaght last Thursday in an international friendly. She recently joined Standard Liege in Belgium from German side Turbine Potsdam. Letterkenny native Grant, who debuted in 2012, currently plays for Heart of Midlothian in Edinburgh.
Erin McLaughlin from Culdaff debuted in that fixture last week and although not named in the squad, is expected to have a bright future at just 20 years of age and on the books of Peamount United.
The final squad, consisting of 23 players, will travel to Australia on Friday, July 7 - the day after their final preparation on home soil against France in Tallaght Stadium. The squad selection is subject to change should any injuries occur in advance of the FIFA deadline on July 10.
Three training players will also accompany the squad for the duration of the tournament but will not be eligible for selection after the FIFA deadline. Vera Pauw's squad will be based in Brisbane for their time at the World Cup.
Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (Reading), Megan Walsh (Unattached).
Defenders: Louise Quinn (Birmingham City), Niamh Fahey (Liverpool), Claire O’Riordan (Celtic), Chloe Mustaki (Bristol City), Diane Caldwell (Reading), Aine O’Gorman (Shamrock Rovers), Izzy Atkinson (West Ham), Heather Payne (Florida State University).
Midfielders: Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Denise O’Sullivan (North Carolina Courage), Megan Connolly (Unattached), Sinead Farrelly (NY/NJ Gotham), Lily Agg (London City Lionesses), Ciara Grant (Hearts), Ruesha Littlejohn (Unattached), Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City).
Forwards: Kyra Carusa (London City Lionesses), Amber Barrett (Standard Liege), Marissa Sheva (Washington Spirit), Abbie Larkin (Shamrock Rovers).
Training Players: Sophie Whitehouse, Harriet Scott, Jamie Finn
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