Piltowns Karen Duggan could line out for the Ireland Women’s team today as they face Italy in the Cyprus Cup.
They suffered a 2-0 defeat to Austria earlier in the week so Sue Ronan’s side will look to set that straight today when clash with the Italians at 3.30 pm.
Karen Duggan is in contention for selection, she started against Italy the other day.
The Irish face a tough test against a side that is ranked 13th in the world and seventh in Europe.
Italy also began their Cyprus Cup campaign on Wednesday and started with a win as they defeated Hungary 2-0.
Fixtures
Monday, March 7: Republic of Ireland v Hungary, Paralimni, 15:30 (Irish time).
Wednesday, March 9: Positional Play-Offs
Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team Squad
Goalkeepers: Emma Byrne (Arsenal), Niamh Reid-Burke (Shelbourne), Grace Moloney (Reading)
Defenders: Louise Quinn (Eskilstuna United), Jessica Gleeson (Wexford Youths), Megan Campbell Manchester City), Niamh Fahey (Chelsea), Savannah McCarthy (Glasgow City), Sophie Perry (Brighton & Hove Albion), Meabh De Burca (Galway).
Midfielders: Karen Duggan (UCD Waves), Denise O’Sullivan (Glasgow City), Diane Caldwell (Kóln), Ruesha Littlejohn (Glasgow City), Julie-Ann Russell (UCD Waves), Megan Connolly (Florida State University), Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Emma Hansberry (Wexford Youths), Rachel Graham (Shelbourne).
Strikers: Clare Shine (Glasgow City); Rianna Jarrett (Wexford Youths), Aine O’Gorman (UCD Waves), Claire O’Riordan (Wexford Youths)
