Ireland open their tournament on Saturday against reigning Olympic, world and European champions the Netherlands before facing France on Monday.
They will then face hosts Germany in what will likely be a decisive game in the race for the semi-finals on Wednesday evening.
Ireland completed their preparations for the Euros with an encouraging 2-1 series win over Spain in Dublin last week.
That came on the back of the runner-up finish at the Nations Cup when they lost in a shootout in the final to New Zealand.
“It was frustrating, and it was very disappointing not to get over the line with that one, especially because we didn’t actually lose a game in real time in the whole tournament,” explained captain Sarah Hawkshaw.
“We had a brand new coaching staff with Gareth in charge and while we achieved what we wanted to on the pitch that final hurdle in the shootout is kind of what let us down.
“So yes, disappointed, but looking at it now, we’ll take our performances into the Pro League, and we’ll be smiling going into it.”
















