The Ireland women have named their squad for the weekend's county championships when they will face leaders Gloucestershire and Hetfrodshire in a double header.

Ireland currently occupy third place on 27 points having won both their opening ties, behind Gloucestershire on 35 points and Leicestershire on 34.

Team:
Isobel Joyce (capt), Merrion
Clodagh Conway, Rush
Laura Cullen , Clontarf
Laura Delany, Leinster
Emma Flanagan, Pembroke
Kim Garth, Pembroke
Cecelia Joyce, Merrion
Amy Kenealy, Leinster
Louise McCarthy, Pembroke
Melissa Scott Hayward, Merrion
Clare Shillington, Malahide
Elena Tice, Merrion
Mary Waldron (wkt), Malahide

Coach – Jeremy Bray
Manager – Sue Kenealy
Scorer – Helen Caird

14th July – Ireland v Gloucestershire @ The County Ground – Nevil Road
15th July – Ireland v Hertfordshire @ Letchworth Garden City CC.