Páirc life suiting Ward's Ireland just fine 

All roads now lead to Grenoble where Ireland’s women could record a similarly historic double-header victory to what the men produced against Portugal and Hungary late last year.

Amber Barrett of the Republic of Ireland, second from left, celebrates with teammate Jess Ziu. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

After the Republic of Ireland women made it three wins from their three games at Páirc Uí Chaoimh they all celebrated in the middle of the pitch, hand-in-hand, hand-in-hand through their, Páirc life.

As the ground staff quickly moved to put the GAA goals back up ahead of the Munster hurling final here on Sunday, the Irish Women’s National Team celebrated another historic victory on the banks of the Lee. And this was surely the best.