MCC Women have confirmed their first Women's tour to Ireland, taking on an Irish XI in two matches in July.

The two-day trip will feature the MCC Women playing an 'Ed Joyce Ireland Women Select XI'.

The first match will take place on Monday July 11th at Merrion in a T20 match, taking place in the evening, while the following day a 40-overs per side match is scheduled for Sydney Parade. Pembroke.

Isobel and Cecelia Joyce will be in the MCC Women's side that takes on an Irish XI

"This is a great first step for MCC women’s team coming to Ireland and we will have three Irish probationary members in the touring MCC party; Isobel Joyce, Cecelia Joyce and Gaby Lewis," said a MCC spokesperson.

"We can only see this number growing in years to come and would anticipate the MCC will provide some further excellent opportunities for some of Irish talented women with tours and high quality matches."