O'Sullivan and Fitzgerald called up to Four Nations squad

[DmanDmythDledge]

From loi.ie:

Ireland's Four Nations squad announced

The Ireland squad to take part in the Four Nations Tournament in Scotland next week was today formally announced by manager Mick Neville.

Ireland will face England, Scotland and Wales in the annual tournament, which this year will be held in Scotland. Neville has named a 21-man squad for the tournament.

The Four Nations Tournament is held every year, with Ireland having hosted the event two years ago.

A number of very well known players have represented Ireland in the Four Nations Tournament. Reading’s Shane Long played in the tournament two years ago, while Sunderland’s Daryl Murphy captained the Ireland side three years ago. Eamon Zayed (Drogheda United) and Ronan Finn (UCD) are amongst the current stars of the eircom League of Ireland to have played for Ireland in the tournament.

“The Four Nations Tournament is a really great opportunity for young players to further develop themselves”, said manager Mick Neville. “We’ve got a strong squad with some excellent young players, so we’re really looking forward to this tournament.”

Republic of Ireland squad

Goalkeepers:
Eugene Ferry (Derry City)
Karl Colman (Shamrock Rovers)

Defenders:
Gareth Whelan (Drogheda United)
Shane Grimes (Dundalk)
Glen Walsh (Shamrock Rovers)
Ger O’Brien (Shamrock Rovers)
Mitchell Casey (Waterford Utd)
Ray Lally (Cork City)
Brian Rooney (St Patrick’s Athletic)
Noel Haverty St Patrick’s Athletic

Midfielders:
Killian Brennan (Derry City)
Declan Cahill (Cork City)
Mark O’Brien (Bohemians)
James O’Sullivan (UCD)
Shane Fitzgerald (UCD)
Kevin McArdle (Dundalk)
Cathal Lordan (Cork City)
John Lester (Galway United)

Forwards:
Conor McDonald (Waterford United)
Vinny Faherty (Satlhill Devon)
David Brackan (Shelbourne)


Manager: Mick Neville
Coaches: John Finnegan; Leo Tierney

Four Nations Tournament fixtures:

Tuesday, 22nd May:
England v Republic of Ireland
Clachnacuddin FC, Inverness 7.45pm

Friday, 25th May:
Wales v Republic of Ireland
Dudgeon Park, Brora 6.00pm

Sunday, 27th May:
Scotland v Republic of Ireland
Ross County, Victoria Park 2.00pm

Former UCD keeper Karl Coleman also included.

[Aberdonian Stu]

Wow Dingwall (Ross County) and Inverness. The jewels of the Highlands

[John83]

Is this tournament u19?

[DmanDmythDledge]

Is this tournament u19?

No, U-21.

[Dodge]

Except for JOhn Lester obviously. Probably Killian Brennan too. Our players are 17 and 20

[DmanDmythDledge]

Shane Fitzgerald played the full 90 minutes in all three games. O'Sullivan did in the first game and made sub apperances after that. Ireland lost all their matches.

[Dodge]

Ireland lost all their matches.

except for the draw with Wales obviously...

[soccerc]

Is this tournament u19?

No, it's a semi pro tournament but apart from 2002 the FAi have chosen to send an inexperienced squad made up generally of under 21's.

England use their full semi pro side from the conference, while Wales use League of Wales players and Scotland rely on drawing from the Highland league, which is between intermediate and El level.

[Dodge]

IN the past Wales have used players from the likes of Exeter etc