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Limerick’s Claire O’Riordan named in Ireland’s World Cup Squad

June 28, 2023 / Jack Neville /

The squad was announced this afternoon with Ireland jetting off for the tournament in Australia next month.

Newcastle West native Claire O’Riordan has been included in the Irish Women’s National Team for the World Cup in Australia next month.

The Celtic star is one of 23 selected for the tournament where Ireland will kick off their campaign against the hosts in Sydney on July 20.

Here they are!

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— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) June 28, 2023

O’Riordan did her squad chances no harm just last week when she netted her first ever international goal in the 3-2 win over Zambia in Tallaght.

22 June 2023; Claire O’Riordan of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring her side’s second goal during the women’s international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Zambia at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

The final squad will travel to Australia on Friday, July 7, the day after their final preparation on home soil against France in Tallaght Stadium. Ireland will face Canada in their second game before rounding out the group against Nigeria.

The squad selection is subject to change should any injuries occur in advance of the FIFA deadline on July 10.

Three training players will also accompany the squad for the duration of the tournament but will not be eligible for selection after the FIFA deadline.

Vera Pauw’s squad will be based in Brisbane for their time at the World Cup

Ireland WNT Squad
Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (Reading), Megan Walsh (Brighton & Hove Albion)
Defenders: Heather Payne (Florida State University), Áine O’Gorman (Shamrock Rovers), Niamh Fahey (Liverpool), Louise Quinn (Birmingham City), Diane Caldwell (Reading), Claire O’Riordan (Celtic), Megan Connolly (Brighton & Hove Albion), Chloe Mustaki (Bristol City), Izzy Atkinson (West Ham United)
Midfielders: Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Denise O’Sullivan (North Carolina Courage), Lily Agg (London City Lionesses), Ruesha Littlejohn (Aston Villa), Ciara Grant (Hearts), Sinead Farrelly (NJ/NY Gotham), Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City)
Forwards: Kyra Carusa (London City Lionesses), Amber Barrett (Standard Liege), Marissa Sheva (Washington Spirit), Abbie Larkin (Shamrock Rovers)

Training Players: Sophie Whitehouse, Harriet Scott, Jamie Finn

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – Group B
July 20 | Australia v Ireland, Stadium Australia, Sydney, KO 11:00 (Irish Time)
July 26 | Canada v Ireland, Rectangular Stadium, Perth, KO 13:00 (Irish Time)
July 31 | Ireland v Nigeria, Lang Park, Brisbane, KO 11:00 (Irish Time)