Maura Fitzpatrick 'honoured' to make Ireland debut

The Connecticut-born player lines up for Ireland in tonight’s FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023 Qualifier against the Netherlands.
Maura Fitzpatrick 'honoured' to make Ireland debut

Co-captain Edel Thornton presents Maura Fitzpatrick with Ireland jersey

Maura Fitzpatrick has described her debut for Ireland in tonight’s FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2023 Qualifier against the Netherlands as a 'huge honour'
The Connecticut-born player lines up for Ireland thanks to her Sligo roots.

The Gloucester City Queens player said: “I’m super excited, I think it’s a great opportunity, it’s my first time playing with Ireland and representing them. I think it is a huge honour and I’m super excited.” 

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