Ireland, pictured above in France, will compete in a number of test matches to complete their training camp in France this week.

 

The squad are training and sparring with the host nation, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and the Team GB squad in Nancy, reports Irish coaches Dmitry Dimitruc and Jimmy Payne.

 

 

The team returns home on Wednesday ahead of the European Union Women’s Elite Championships which begin in Italy on August 3.

 

Ireland will send an eight-strong squad to the EU Championships.

 

 

 

European Union Women’s Championships Cascia, Italy August 4th/13th

 

48kg Kristina O’Hara (St John Bosco)

51kg Carly McNaul (Ormeau Road)

54kg Michaela Walsh (Monkstown Antrim)

57kg Dervla Duffy (Mulhuddart)

60kg Kellie Harrington (St Marys)

64kg Ciara Ginty (Geesala)

69kg Grainne Walsh (Sparticus)

75kg Christina Desmond (Fr Horgan’s)

Coaches: Dmitry Dimitruc and Jimmy Payne