Ireland women’s basketball team return to top tier with entry to EuroBasket qualifiers

A decision on the Irish senior men's team, who won the European Championship for Small Countries in Dublin at the weekend, will be made next year when the application process for FIBA EuroBasket 2024 qualifiers opens up

Claire Melia, right, and Gráinne Dwyer during Ireland squad training at the National Basketball Arena. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

The Ireland senior women’s basketball team will return to Europe’s top-tier competition by competing in the qualifiers for the FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023.

It’s the first time since 2009 that Ireland will take part, with the group draw for the qualifiers to take place in Munich on Friday. Ireland’s first fixtures will take place in November.