17 year-old Coleraine all-rounder has been awarded an Ireland contract, replacing Merrion's Rachael Delaney, who has stepped away from the senior performance squad due to work commitments.

McCartney was part of the Ireland squad that competed at the recent U19 T20 World Cup, playing four matches and opening the bowling.

The right-arm off-break bowling all-rounder was also named in the Dragons squad in the 2022 Super Series.

Delaney, who has won 34 caps for Ireland, advised Cricket Ireland that due to full-time work commitments she cannot commit to a contract in 2023.