Ireland’s Under-20 women’s team has a large contingent of Killester ladies in Fiona Carrick, Shauna O'Connor, Aisling Sullivan and captaining the team is Leah Westbrooks. The Killester ladies continue to ready themselves for their planned European assualt which see's them leave Thursday July 10th for their upcoming European campaign in Poland.

The ladies have just arrived back from Luxembourg in what should provide ideal preparation for the side with having played games against very strong opponents in Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg’s senior women.

Ireland will face a tricky European series of games with Great Britain, Slovak Republic, Romania and Hungary providing tough opposition. The women's first game in on Friday the 11th.

The Irish side will be captained by Killester's Leah Westbrooks, who is currently plying her basketball trade with Mount St Mary’s. a Division One University side in Maryland.

Westbrooks is relishing the opportunity to lead the side and believes the trip to Luxembourg has really helped herself and her teammate's get a taste for what is to come in Poland.

“It was such a surprise to be named captain and I can’t wait for the games in the European's proper to start,” said Westbrooks. “We have already had some hard games playing the likes of Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg, which will only help us in the competition.

“I am really confident about this team and we have set ourselves high expectations. We know the European Championships will be really tough but we really believe this team can achieve something special. We have a healthy rivalry with Great Britain and it will take some excellent displays to see off the likes of Slovak Republic, Romania and Hungary.”

Leah is enjoying her break in Dublin and is enjoying the trappings of playing for Mount St Mary’s.

“It has been a terrific experience and I have got the opportunity to play against real top class talent. Hopefully, I will be able to transfer that experience onto the international stage with Ireland."