International

  • The national team coaching structure has been redesigned
  • Additional support staff were appointed at the beginning of 2011 – National Team Coordinator, Physiotherapist, Sports Psychologist, Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • The position of Performance Director has been created and will be filled at the end of 2011
  • The new structure allows for better communication, planning and accountability of the group
  • Greater accountability for funding
  • The players will be better supported
  • The team are developing a High Performance Plan in association with the Irish Institute of Sport to be completed in Q4 of 2011
  • There will be a greater focus on preparing a national team which can compete at Tier 2 in Europe by taking part in more youth events