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Ireland suffered a 16-point defeat (54-70) to the Czech Republic in their Eurobasket 2023 Qualifier at the National Basketball Arena on Sunday night.

Ireland's Claire Melia in action against Natalie Stoupalova of Czech Republic during the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2023 Qualifier Group I match at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Eurobasket 2023 Qualifier: Ireland 54 Czech Republic 70 

Ireland’s steep learning curve in the top tier of European women’s basketball continued with a 16-point defeat (54-70) to the Czech Republic in their Eurobasket 2023 Qualifying Group at the National Basketball Arena on Sunday night.