In a draw held in Switzerland on Tuesday, Eileen Gleeson's team which was already assured a play-off was assigned an incredibly challenging qualifying group that included three of the world's top five teams.

Ireland's campaign will start on the road on April 5 against France. Four days later, on April 9, they will return to Dublin to play the defending champions, England.

The game will now take place at the Aviva Stadium instead of its customary location in Tallaght. When they play Sweden at home on May 31, they will still be at Lansdowne Road.

On Tuesday, June 4, Ireland plays their comeback match in Sweden.

Ireland's last game of the window is on July 16 at home against France, followed by a trip to England on July 12.

Head coach Gleeson expressed her expectation that the matches against England and Sweden will draw large crowds due to the move to the Aviva.

“It is fantastic to have the opportunity to bring our fans back to the Aviva Stadium again and to hopefully attract many more new fans with the visit of England in April and Sweden in May.”