The final squads to participate in the ICC Women's Cricket Challenge, from 6-16 October 2010, were announced today.

Ireland women put in the hard yards ahead of next week's international cricket competition n South Africa.

For Ireland's women's team it appears to be very much of a sister thing; with three different set of sisters as an integral part of the team.

When the ICC Women's Cricket Challenge begins in South Africa, there will be few players more excited than 14-year old Irish all-rounder Kim Garth.

Ireland lost to Pakistan in their opening match at the ICC Women's Challenge in Potchefstrrom, South Africa.

Ireland lose to Pakistan by seven wickets after being dismissed for 116 on day one.

West Indies defeats Ireland by 165 runs on the second day of the ICC Women's Challenge in Potchefstroom.

The third round of matches in the ICC Women's Challenge saw Ireland lose to South Africa.

Cecelia and Isobel Joyce share 150 run partneship to set up easy eight wicket win.

The final round of matches in the ICC Women's Challenge saw Ireland lose to Sri Lanka by 2 wickets and finish in 5th position.

Ireland lose thrilling contest to Sri Lanka by two wickets.

An 11 run defeat means that Ireland will play Pakistan on Saturday for the right to appear in the play-off for third place.

Nikki Symmons scores 86 to ensure Ireland take fifth spot in Twenty20 competition.