The Republic of Ireland have been drawn alongside France, Switzerland and Norway for the European Championships this summer.

Dave Connell's side qualified for the tournament as best runners up from the elite qualification phase.

They finished second to England in Group 2.

Hosts Finland are joined by Germany, England and Spain in Group A.

Ireland's opening game is against France on June 22nd against France.

They face Switzerland three days later and Norway on June 28th.

The top two from each group qualify for the semi finals, with the final taking place in Reykjavik on July 4th.

Group A: Iceland, Germany, England, Spain #WU17EURO

— UEFA Women's EURO (@UEFAWomensEURO) April 29, 2015

Group B: Republic of Ireland, France, Switzerland, Norway #WU17EURO

— UEFA Women's EURO (@UEFAWomensEURO) April 29, 2015