Back to Camp for Irish Senior Women

Irish Girls Back To Camp - Hockley

Ireland’s senior women are heading back into camp this Friday. The camp will consist of two and a half days of intense training and work for the Irish squad. The girls who only returned from South Africa just over two weeks ago after a gruelling ten day camp of warm weather training and numerous matches haven’t had much time to rest as they continue to build up toward the Europeans next August in Manchester.

Head Coach Gene Muller, explains the importance of regular camps and training for his squad “I wanted to hold a camp soon after we returned from South Africa while the competition experience is still fresh. I felt that we progressed on the tour and I want to spend time actively capturing lessons learned while still preparing for upcoming events.”  In naming his selection for the weekend camp Muller was quick to point out that a number of the younger players have not been named “I have excluded many U/18 players from the camp as they have a series of matches against England next week and they will be assessed throughout those games.”

Muller, who intends to name his selection for the French games, which take place from the 9th – 11th March, on the 20th February, commented about his plans for France. “I intend to leave out some experienced players for these matches as I still need to see some more younger and untried players in competition. I am really cognisant of the fact that we need to progress a group of players technically and tactically to have a chance in either of the Olympic qualifiers - both the Europeans and the Olympic Qualifier in 2008.”

“This means exposing more players and increasing their on the pitch time. This takes precedence over the goal of achieving wins in build-up matches. As we enter a qualifying event like the Europeans and the Qualifier, I want to be confident in the players that are selected.” he continued.

The Irish squad will meet early on Friday evening for the start of what will no doubt be a strenuous but invaluable camp.

Senior Irish Women’s Camp List

1. Hannah Bowe
2. Linda Caulfield
3. Emma Clarke
4. Aine Connery
5. Fiona Connery
6. Eimear Cregan
7. Miriam Crowley
8. Kim Daly
9. Jeamie Deacon
10. Katherine Elkin
11. Roisin Flynn
12. Shauna Frey
13. Mary Goode
14. Emer Harte
15. Louisa Healy
16. Lisa Jacob
17. Emer Lucy
18. Shirley McCay
19. Kerry McComish
20. Jenny McDonough
21. Cathy McKean
22. Bridget McKeever
23. Fiona McIlwaine
24. Holly Moffet
25. Rachel Mulligan
26. Ali O’Connor
27. Julia O’Halloran
28. Jill Orbinson
29. Cliodhna Sargent
30. Niamh Small
31. Emma Smyth
32. Alex Speers
33. Emma Stewart
34. Nikki Symmons
35. Grace Waters
36. Ciara Obrien
37. Clare Parkehill