Five uncapped players named in women's side
Five uncapped players have been named in the Irish women’s hockey squad to play three Test matches in the USA next month.
Three U21 internationals: Deirdre Casey (Church of Ireland), Nicky McCaughern (Ballymoney) and Kristin Farrell (Waterford), are joined by Pamela Orr (Randalstown) and Orla Ryan (Loreto) in a 20-strong party.