Ireland's McFerran ruled out of World Cup due to injury

Ayeisha McFerran, the distinguished goalkeeper for the Ireland women’s national hockey team, has been ruled out of the upcoming World Cup due to injury. Head coach Gareth Grundie announced a 20-player squad, which now includes goalkeepers Lizzy Murphy and Holly Micklem, both set to make their international debuts. Ireland, ranked 12th in the world, is aiming for a strong performance in Pool C, with matches against Spain, New Zealand, and Belgium scheduled for mid-August. The men's team, ranked 10th, is also preparing for their first World Cup since 2018, maintaining their previous squad following successful qualification efforts.

• 2:02 PMYahoo Sports — Ireland's McFerran out of World Cup through injury
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