Northern Ireland selects Warriors Squad ahead of Europe Netball Open
The NI Warriors are prepared and ready to demonstrate what they are capable of, ahead of their first appearance at the Europe Netball Open Event since 2021, where they will take on the Republic of Ireland, UAE and hosts, Isle of Man.
Given the timing of this event, this is a great opportunity for our newer Warriors to gain exposure on an international stage, play in new units and experience an intense competition period.
The competition will commence on the 16th May, in the National Sports Centre, Isle of Man.
Sheonah Forbes (NI Warriors Head Coach)
We, as the Warriors group, are excited to get ourselves back out there competing on the international stage at Europe Netball and are looking forward to the challenge of 5 games in 4 days. In a period of re-build & training, we cannot wait to see what this group, lead by Fi Toner, can put out there on court.
As we continue to support athletes and their Netball development, the potential of 5 new caps before a period of increased international calendar is pivotal to the growth of the Warriors.
NI Warriors Squad:
| Name | Position | Club/Franchise |
| Lisa Carlin | WD/GD | North East Phoenix NPL |
| Ciara Crosbie | GS/GA | Oldham Netball Club |
| Tillie Irvine | GK/GD | Saracens Mavericks NPL |
| Frances Keenan | WA/C | Belfast Ladies Netball Club |
| Michelle Magee (VC) | GD/WD | Leeds Rhinos NSL |
| Evelyn McCagherty | C/WA | Central Warriors NPL/Weston Park Blades Netball Club |
| Maria McCann | GD/GK | Belfast Ladies Netball Club |
| Olivia McCloskey | GS/GA | Kingsway Netball Club |
| Rosa McCloskey | GA/GS | Kingsway Netball Club |
| Orla McGeough | C/WD | Manchester Thunder NPL |
| Georgie McGrath | GA/WA | Kingsway Netball Club |
| Ana Mulholland | WD/GD | Crumlin Community Netball Club |
| Orlaith Rogers (VC) | GS/GA | Sirens Development NSL |
| Fionnuala Toner (C) | GD/WD | Belfast Ladies Netball Club |
| Lauren Walshe | GK/GD | Belfast Ladies Netball Club |
Reserves: Laura Mills (Durham University Netball Club), Mia Lanigan (Leeds Rhinos NPL/YWCA Bury)
Management
Head Coach – Sheonah Forbes
Assistant Coach – Debbie Bleakley
Team Manager – Beth Healy
Physio – Sinead Chambers
Performance Analyst – Lauren Webb
To note;
Caroline O’Hanlon will not be travelling whilst we support her during a period of load management.
Emma Magee will not be travelling due to currently recovering from injury.
Niamh Cooper will not be travelling due to NSL commitments at a critical time in the calendar.
We know they will all be supporting the Warriors from home.
Tickets can be purchased here.
All matches will be live streamed on the Europe Netball TV YouTube.
If you would like to show your support for the NI Warriors, please donate here.
