The Ireland Women’s Under-16s will compete in a UEFA Development Tournament in Finland against the host nation as well as Iceland and Hungary.

After opening their year with a trip to Portugal – where they recorded a 2-0 win over their hosts – the Girls in Green then hosted Switzerland in two International Friendlies in Dublin.

The first game with the Swiss ended in a 1-1 draw before Ireland edged a penalty shoot-out, while the second game was a 2-2 tie courtesy of goals from Keelin Donnelly Meehan and Lara Dallaghan.

Now they will travel to Finland for three more games as this group of players continue their development in international football. There is a first call-up for Bohemians defender Norah Pustay.

Ireland Women’s Under-16 Squad
Goalkeepers: Sarah Doyle (Shamrock Rovers), Lucy Doyle Farrington (Wexford)

Defenders: Keela Donnelly Meehan (Athlone Town), Norah Pustay (Bohemians), Ruby Boland (Shamrock Rovers), Ava Hallinan (Sligo Rovers), Ava Kelly (Shamrock Rovers), Skye Barrett (Shamrock Rovers), Leah O’Leary Callender (Cork City)

Midfielders: Abbie Duffy (Athlone Town), Maisy Healy (Bohemians), Ellen Goggin (Treaty United), Fiadh Woods (Bohemians), Lara Dallaghan (Shamrock Rovers), Leah Hannon (Bohemians)

Forwards: Ciara Milton (Shamrock Rovers), Halle Harcourt (Shelbourne), Mia Whelan (Wexford), Hailey Twomey (Shamrock Rovers), Emily Staunton (Manchester United)

Fixtures
Friday, May 22 | Finland WU16 v Ireland WU16, KO 13:00
Sunday, May 24 | Ireland WU16 v Iceland WU16, KO 17:30
Wednesday, May 27 | Ireland WU16 v Hungary WU16, KO 10:00