Contact the selectors
To apply to represent Ireland at international fencing events, please complete the application form linked above. To contact the Fencing Ireland selectors with other queries please email: selectors@irishfencing.net
Selection 2023
Senior Five Nations 2023
The squad representing Ireland at the 2023 Five Nations has been named. The next Five Nations will take place in Scotland, Saturday November 18th
Women’s Épée
Alisha Mullen
Anna Lisa Mion
Isobel Radford-Dodd
Camille Hindsgaul
Men’s Épée
Dawid Kulka
Duncan Slater
Tom O Brien
Conor Nagle
Women’s Foil
Fiadhnait McDonough
Emilia Velma
Kiara Wigzell
Erika Sanvito
Men’s Foil
Claudio Sosa Smatrala
Myles Moriarty-Smyth
William Mac Donald Hughes
Ardeshir Ehteshami
Women’s Sabre
Grainne O'Connor
Saoirse McGlinchey
Frances Quigley
Christina Cernat
Men’s Sabre
Kevin MacSweeney
Michalis Kirimlidis
Brian Crowley
Jack MacSweeney
World Cadet and Juniors Championships 2023
The squad selected to represent Ireland at the Cadet and Junior World Championships in Plovdiv (Bulgaria) in April 2023 was:
Cadet Men's Foil
Eoghan OhAnluain Fay
Leon Gautier Loftus
Myles Moriarty-Smyth
Junior Men's Sabre
Liam Cerasi
Junior Men's Foil
Claudio Sosa Smatrala
William Mac Donald Hughes
Junior Men's Épée
Giacomo Pietrobelli
Chef de Delegation - Colm Flynn
European Cadet and Juniors Championships 2023
The squad selected to represent Ireland at the European Cadet and Juniors Championships in Tallinn ( Estonia) in February has been named.
Chef de Delegation - Virginie Gautier
Cadet
Mens Foil:
Leon Gautier Loftus
Junior
Mens Epee:
Giacomo Pietrobelli
Mens Foil:
Claudio Sosa Smatrala
William Mac Donald Hughes

Irish Kit
On the Piste
Fencers representing Ireland at EFC or FIE events must display their name and nation code on their kit as follows:
- Surname and country code (IRL) are required on the back of the fencing jacket (at épée) or lamé (at foil and sabre) in accordance with FIE Rule m.25, part 3 h) :The name of the fencer must be displayed on the back of the jacket, with the abbreviation of the national federation below it, at the level of the shoulder blades. They must be printed directly onto the jacket or onto a cloth entirely sewn onto the jacket. The letters must be in dark blue, in capitals, between 8 cm and 10 cm high, and between 1 cm and 1.5 cm wide, according to the length of the name.
For FIE events national colours are compulsory as follows:
- National colours are required in accordance with FIE Rule m.25, part 3 g). The national colours should be printed or embroidered on to both legs of the breeches.
- A copy of the national colours may be downloaded here. The logo should cover an area measuring 300 mm x 68 mm on each leg.
- Please note that the Irish national colours should NOT appear on the arms of the jacket, but on the breeches only as shown opposite.
- National colours not required at EFC Cadet or U14 events.
Optional: Ireland Mask
An official mask design for Irish fencers has also been registered with the FIE and is approved for use at FIE competitions, as follows. Please contact your mask manufacturer when ordering to request a mask with the Irish national design. Use of painted masks is entirely optional.
Other Uniform Requirements
Before travelling to any international competition, always check the latest edition of the FIE Rules For Competition (available on the FIE website) to ensure your equipment conforms fully to the rules. The FIE Rules are reviewed throughout the season and subject to change.
Note: When competing in team events at World Cups, European Championships, and World Championships, all athletes must have matching socks!
Please contact Nuala McGarrity regarding the availability of the official Ireland Tracksuits - admin@irishfencing.net
Breeches

Masks

