Apart from B O'Connor, I don't think Westport United
have any players that were not born in the town, apart from Dessie, of course, who's from Louisburgh and he's been with us since he was 10!
Except of course that there was no soccer club in
Louisburgh when Dessie wanted to play and that's the big difference. The areas you mention are in Castlebar's catchment area but already have existing clubs.
Whatever! I forgot earlier about Dominik, our Polish player
for two seasons, though he's gone now. I don't think he was born here but I might be wrong.
Paul Fitzpatrick born and lived formative years of his
life in Westport. Father, Tony, played soccer for United and earlier for Crusaders. All his family are Westport people and would be regarded as auld stock. Paul Fitz is a covey, end of story.