Mia Jennings in action for Ireland in their FIH Pro League game against Belgium in Abbotstown. Photograph: Nick Elliott/InphoFIH Pro League: Ireland 1 Belgium 2Ireland’s FIH Pro League debut ended in defeat at Abbotstown on Wednesday, but they put up a gutsy show against Belgium, ranked third in the world, losing by just a 2-1 margin in the end. And Ballenghien doubled that advantage just after half-time when she dived to deflect the ball in to the roof of the Irish net. Ireland rallied well, Mia Jennings denied a goal on her debut when the Belgian goalkeeper make a smart save, Róisín Upton and Charlotte Beggs coming close too. England, who were beaten 3-1 by Belgium in their opening game on Tuesday, are up next for Ireland.

Source: The Irish Times December 10, 2025 20:11 UTC