[1] On January 3, 2017 Northern Ireland announced its decision to send a squad of 88 athletes to the games.

Netball athlete Caroline O’Hanlon was the country's flag bearer during the opening ceremony.

[2] Northern Ireland competed with a team of 3 athletes (1 man, 2 women) at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

[7] Netball team captain, Caroline O'Hanlon, carried the flag of Northern Ireland during the 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.

[3][8] Northern Ireland eventually finished eighth after losing to Malawi by 60–52 in a classification match.