International Amateur Team

squad for game v Northern ireland 9th Aug
Derek Hearne Waterford Crystal.
Adrian Walsh Carrick Utd.
Tommy Walsh Mervue Utd.
Paddy Conlon Abbey Utd.
Alan Weldon Rockmount F.C.
Damien O’ Neill Wayside Cel.
John Carroll St. Kevins Boys.
David Gill Wayside Cel.
Mark O’ Sullivan Avondale Utd.
Chris Barber W.F.T.A.
Jonathan Keane Athenry F.C.
Tony Doyle Belgrove F.C.
Shay Hayes Carbury F.C.
Adam Mc Sharry Carrick Utd.
Ian Callaghan Wayside Cel.
Mick Keogh Killester Utd.
Cathal Fahy Athenry F.C.
Alan McHugh Wayside Cel.

seems to be a good mixture of Juniors and intermediate..by all accounts its the last chance for people to impress b4 the final squad is announced mid august for European Qualifiers.. best of luck to carricks Adam mc sharry and Adrian walsh two very good players

Any reports on the game last night? will gerry smith give anyone a call for the friendly in Spain etc..

adrian walsh ???. wud not call him a class act of what i have seen of him.a good defender,but thats as far as i wud go.

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adrian walsh ???. wud not call him a class act of what i have seen of him.a good defender,but thats as far as i wud go.

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think you got your wires crossed...adrian is a goal keeper

Smith Names Amateur Squad to Face Vasca as the UEFA Regions Cup Draws Close

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Date: Monday, 28 August 2006 Section: International

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Republic of Ireland International Amateur Manager, Gerry Smith has announced an 18 strong squad as his side take on Vasca from the Basque Region of Spain on Saturday the 9th of September. Smith will see this fixture against reigning UEFA Regions Cup Champions as ideal preparation for the Regions Cup finals in October which will be held in France. The Irish manager will only have one further friendly against England in Tipperary on 30th September to assess his squad before he announces his final squad for the tournament.

Vasca v Republic of Ireland
Saturday 9th September
Kick-off: 20.00 hrs (local time)

Republic of Ireland Squad
Brendan O’ Connell (College Corinthians)
Adrian Walsh (Carrick Utd)
Ian Cherry (Wayside Celtic)
Paul Mc Cabe (Crumlin Utd)
Alan Weldon (Rockmount F.C.)
Ken Howie (Rockmount F.C.)
James Walsh (St. Michaels F.C.)
John Carroll (St. Kevins Boys)
Mark O’ Sullivan (Douglas Hall F.C.)
Declan O’ Connell (Douglas Hall F.C.)
Tony Doyle (St. James Gate F.C.)
Ray Whelehan (Tolka Rvs)
Chris Barber (W.F.T.A.)
James Mc Grath (Killester Utd)
Thomas Fahy (Crumlin Utd)
Ruairi Beechinor (Rockmount F.C.)
Eamonn Lynch (St. James Gate F.C.)
John O’ Neill (Wayside Celtic)

squad picked to play away to spain on 9th Sept !! any comments...there is another friendly on 30th sept in cooke parl tipp v England..good one to look forward to

Vasca v Republic of Ireland
Saturday 9th September
Kick-off: 20.00 hrs (local time)

squad picked to play away to spain on 9th Sept !! any comments...there is another friendly on 30th sept in cooke parl tipp v England..good one to look forward to[/QUOTE]

Any score on this???

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Vasca v Republic of Ireland
Saturday 9th September
Kick-off: 20.00 hrs (local time)

squad picked to play away to spain on 9th Sept !! any comments...there is another friendly on 30th sept in cooke parl tipp v England..good one to look forward to

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Any score on this???[/QUOTE]

0-0 DRAW, LUCKY TO GET A DRAW AS THEY WERE UNDER SERIOUS PRESSURE
FOR MOST OF THE GAME I'M TOLD.

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Any score on this???

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0-0 DRAW, LUCKY TO GET A DRAW AS THEY WERE UNDER SERIOUS PRESSURE
FOR MOST OF THE GAME I'M TOLD.[/QUOTE]

When is the panel for the match V England being announced???

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Originally Posted by shelbourne1904

0-0 DRAW, LUCKY TO GET A DRAW AS THEY WERE UNDER SERIOUS PRESSURE
FOR MOST OF THE GAME I'M TOLD.

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When is the panel for the match V England being announced???[/QUOTE]

TIPP MAN 2 CAN YOU ANSWER THIS.

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When is the panel for the match V England being announced???

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TIPP MAN 2 CAN YOU ANSWER THIS.[/QUOTE]

don't know im afraid..if i hear anything I'll post

Players That Are In Squad For All Games From Now To
The French Qualifers Were Told Early This Week .and
To Be Made Public Before End Of Week

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Players That Are In Squad For All Games From Now To
The French Qualifers Were Told Early This Week .and
To Be Made Public Before End Of Week

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Brendan O Connell UCC
Derek Hearne Waterford Crystal
Ken Howie Rockmount
Paul Breen St Michaels
James Walsh St Michaels
John Carroll St Kevins Boys
Paul Mc Cabe Crumlin Utd
David Gill Wayside Celtic
John O Neill Wayside celtic
Tony Doyle Wayside celtic
Chris Barbour Tolka Rovers
Ray Whelahan Tolka Rovers
Declan O Connell Douglas Hall
Mark Sullivan Douglas Hall
Ian Callaghan Wayside celtic
Michael Keogh Killester
Eamon Lynch Belgrove
Rory Beechinor Rockmount

Playing England on saturday in Cooke park Tipp..should be a good occasion..everyone try get there to support the lads !! any comments on final squad.. only 5 Juniors

A goal mid way throught the second half by John O'Neill of Wayside Celtic was the only goal of the game last night. Rep Of Ireland 1-0 Englan. England were not up to much in a game played in terrible conditions. Fair dues to St. Michael's pitch which stood up to everything the weather threw at it.

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A goal mid way throught the second half by John O'Neill of Wayside Celtic was the only goal of the game last night. Rep Of Ireland 1-0 Englan. England were not up to much in a game played in terrible conditions. Fair dues to St. Michael's pitch which stood up to everything the weather threw at it.

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do you know the starting line up. was there a big crown there

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do you know the starting line up. was there a big crown there

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not a bad crowd considering the weather. will post the ireland team later on today when i have more time.

Rep of Ireland: Brendan O’Connell (College Corinthians), John Carroll (St Kevin’s Boys), Ken Hoey (Rockmount FC), Paul Breen (St Michael’s), James Walsh (St Michael’s) (Capt), Chris Barbour (Tolka Rovers), John O Neill (Wayside Celtic), Ray Whelahan (Tolka Rovers), Rory Beechinor (Rockmount FC), Ian Callaghan (Wayside Celtic), Declan O’Connell (Douglas Hall).
Subs: 12 Tony Doyle (Wayside Celtic), 13 David Gill (Wayside Celtic) 14 Eamon Lynch (Belgrove FC), 15 Paul McCabe (Crumlin Utd), 16 Derek Hearne (Waterford Crystal) (gk), 17. Mark O’Sullivan (Douglas Hall).

Lost 2-0 Against France last night.Ireland had player sent off after 65 mins.
The french goals came in the 70th and 93rd min. Sending off changed the game.

Read the Star yesterday and it seems that current Manager Gerry Smith is to be replaced as his contract is up next year. He has been in the job for 13 years now but hasn't had much success in regards to silverware.

There are a few names mentioned to replace him next year....Just wondering if any of you out there rate any local managers to take this job!!!!:ball:

There are a few names mentioned to replace him next year....Just wondering if any of you out there rate any local managers to take this job!!!!:ball:[/QUOTE]


Hugh Kelly:)

dermot finnan was looking at that role a few years ago, i believe