Ayeisha McFerran returns to Ireland squad for Pro League matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:12 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Ireland goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran makes her long-awaited return to international hockey for the Pro League following 15 months sidelined due to knee and ankle surgeries. Since her comeback to club play in March 2026, McFerran has been instrumental in securing the English Premier League title with Surbiton. During her absence, teammates Elizabeth Murphy and Holly Micklem helped Ireland qualify for this summer’s World Cup and earn crucial wins in the Pro League. Ireland, currently navigating a challenging debut season, heads to Rotterdam and Berlin for key matches, including encounters with the Netherlands and Spain, while aiming to avoid relegation. Coach Gareth Grundie has also named three debutants for this final stretch of the league.
- •McFerran last played for Ireland in March 2025
- •Ireland qualified for the World Cup without McFerran
- •Team set for matches against the Netherlands and Spain
- •Ireland currently above Germany in Pro League standings
- •Three debutants named in the squad for final matches
- 11:12 AMYahoo Sports — McFerran returns for Ireland for Pro League climax
"Ireland goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran will return to international action for the first time in 15 months when the FIH Pro League resumes later this month. Knee and ankle ligament surgeries have kept the Larne player sidelined since March 2025 during which time she has missed the EuroHockey championships, start of the Pro League and World Cup qualifiers. Since returning to action in March of this year she has been in exceptional form with English club Surbiton where she helped them to an English P
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