Ireland U18 women head to European Challengers in Czech Republic

Women's team off to FIBA U18 European Challengers

The Ireland U18 women's team set off yesterday for Czech Republic to compete at the FIBA U18 European Challengers. Ireland are seeded in group B of the competition, alongside Lithuania, hosts Czech Republic, Hungary, Turkey and Serbia. The competition begins on Tuesday 27th July, and continues until Sunday 1st August. Throughout this week, Ireland will face each of the other teams in the group, with a rest day on Friday 30th July. The European Challengers events were introduced by FIBA for 2021 only in lieu of the European Championships which were cancelled due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Participation by each country is voluntary.

Ireland squad
Lucy Coogan (Kilkenny Stars), Shannon Cunningham (Letterkenny Blaze), Hazel Finn (Maree BC), Ellie Glavin (Tullamore BC), Emma Glavin (Tullamore BC), Sarah Hickey (Waterford Wildcats), Rebecca Hynes (Meteors BC), Maria Kealy (Letterkenny Blaze), Sinéad Keane (Meteors BC), Paris McCarthy (St. Mary’s Castleisland), Kara McCleane (Titans BC), Ella O’Donnell (Meteors BC)

U18 Women's European Challengers - Ireland game schedule (Irish time)

Tues 27th July - Ireland v Lithuania (15.30)

Wed 28th July - Turkey v Ireland (12.30)

Thurs 29th July - Ireland v Czech Republic (18.30)

Fri 30th July - Rest Day

Sat 31st July - Serbia v Ireland (15.30)

Sun 1st Aug - Ireland v Hungary (10.30)

Unfortunately these games will not be live-streamed by FIBA, but we will post results on social media as the competition progresses.