Having lead for a lot of the match, they were beaten by the narrowest of margins.
Ireland are already on the back foot as they look to qualify for October’s World Cup finals.
Adam Griggs’ side were beaten 8-7 by Spain in Parma.
Kilcormac lock Nichola Fryday was in the starting 15 for the opening round tie.
Earlier today, tournament hosts Italy ran in six tries as they beat Scotland 38-points to 13.
Only the group winners qualify for New Zealand, and Ireland face Italy on Sunday.
Westmeath Ladies Face Crucial Contest In Athlone
The Lake County face Mayo on Sunday.
Laois Face Westmeath In Camogie League Derby
The action in Portlaoise throws-in on Saturday.
"They Do The Upmost For Their County" - Offaly Playing For Promotion Play-Offs
Offaly take on Longford in Cappincur on Sunday.
Buccaneers Hoping For Bounce Back Win Against UL Bohs
This weekend's Division 2B game gets underway in Limerick at 2.30pm.
Athlone Insist Focus Is On DLR Waves After Sullivan Resignation
John Sullivan led Athlone to a league and cup double last year.
Westmeath Manager Expects Two Point Onslaught In Wexford
Mark McHugh and his players are playing for promotion from Division Three this weekend.
Patchy Laois Wrap League Campaign Against Table Topping Down
Justin McNulty's side will be looking forward to a Midlands derby in the Leinster Championship next.
Laois And Offaly Begin Minor Hurling Campaign
Laois are at home with Offaly on the road this weekend.
"Special Doesn't Do These Lads Justice"
Colaiste Mhuire Mullingar's manager is singing the praises of his players.
Upwardly Mobile Athlone Take On Treaty
Ian Ryan's side are enjoying a productive start to the season.
Ireland Name Nine New Caps For Six Nations Squad
Midlands players Aoife Dalton, Anna McGann, and Beibhinn Parsons are all called up.
Panthers Promotion Hopes Dashed On Final Weekend
Jack Scully's side were seven point winners on Saturday.
Colaiste Mhuire Mullingar: All Ireland Champions
The Westmeath school secured their first Hogan Cup victory after a thrilling final.
Dublin Sink Offaly In Camogie
The Faithful County were well beaten.
Lowry Looks On Shaky Ground Since Cognizant Collapse
The Clara man has missed back to back cuts for the first time in four years.
"Unhappy" Laois Leave Fermanagh With Some Regret
Justin McNulty's side are facing another season in Division Three next year.
Laois Ladies Football Legend Honoured By County Council
Sue Ramsbottom is a Ladies Gaelic Football Hall of Famer.
Westmeath School Primed For All Ireland Final Shot
Colaiste Mhuire Mullingar take on Tralee CBS tomorrow afternoon.
Offaly Relegated After Cavan Defeat
The Faithful County will be playing Division Three football next year.
Offaly And Longford Chase Semi-Final Spot In Division Four
Both sides are level on nine points.
