Connell and O’Connor name Ireland U16 squads
Ireland’s under 16 head coaches Dave Connell and Tom O’Connor have announced their squads ahead of next week’s UEFA Under 16 development tournament.
The Women’s tournament kicks off first next Tuesday, May 7 with Ireland grouped with the Czech Republic, Belgium and Wales. Games will be played in Frank Cooke Park, The Oscar Traynor Development Centre, Shanowen Road and Whitehall. This tournament sees a brand new age category being introduced for Ireland’s Women’s players.
The Boy’s tournament kicks off on Sunday, May 12 with Ireland grouped with Germany, Romania and Belgium finishing on Wednesday May 15. Again games will be played in Frank Cooke Park, The Oscar Traynor Development Centre, Shanowen Road and Whitehall.
The aim of the UEFA Development tournament is to offer U-16 national teams an additional opportunity to play competitive matches at international level. UEFA have chosen this youth age category as it is considered to be a crucial stage in the player’s development pathway to elite level. Entry into each game is free.
Republic of Ireland Women’s U16 squad
Brooke Dunne | Peamount FC |
Amanda Mc Quillan | Trim Celtic FC |
Keeva Keenan | WFTA FC |
Jamie Finn | Shelbourne FC |
Erica Byrne | Rush Athletic FC |
Erin Best | Peamount FC |
Lauren Kealy | Peamount FC |
Sarah Connolly | St. Mary’s FC |
Roma McLaughlin | Greencastle FC |
Sarah Jane McDonald | Greencastle FC |
Savannah McCarthy | Listowel Celtic FC |
Hayley Nolan | Peamount FC |
Evelyn Daly | Lakewood FC |
Jessica Gargan | Peamount FC |
Eleanor Ryan Doyle | Peamount FC |
Eleanor Stafford | Salthill Devon FC |
Jenny Clifford | Evergreen FC |
Meagan Lynch | Shelbourne FC |
Meagan Connolly | College Corinthians FC |
Sarah Mckevitt | Borris St. Kevins FC |
Republic of Ireland Men’s U16 Squad
Evan Moran | WBA FC |
James Talbot | Home Farm FC |
Nathan Benson | Crumlin United FC |
Anthony Breslin | St Kevin’s Boys FC |
Dan Casey | St Joseph’s Boys AFC |
Colm Deasy | Malahide United |
Danny Kane | Cherry Orchard FC |
Graham Kelly | St Kevin’s Boys FC |
Jack Tuite | Derby County FC |
Derek Daly | St Kevin’s Boys FC |
Anthony Dolan | St Kevin’s Boys FC |
Robbie Duggan | Malahide United FC |
Shane Elworthy | St Kevin’s Boys FC |
Adam McDonnell | Home Farm FC |
Shane McLoughlin | Killorglin AFC |
Antaine Ó Laoi | Mervue United FC |
George Pointin | East Meath United |
Malike Benrougguibi | St Joseph’s Boys AFC |
Jessie Devers | Manulla FC |
Cemal Ramadan | Ipswich Town FC |
UEFA Women’s U16 Development Tournament
Dates | Time | Stadium: | Home Team | Away Team |
07.05.2013 | 12pm | Frank Cooke Park - Tolka Rovers FC | Republic of Ireland | Czech Republic |
07.05.2013 | 12pm | Oscar Traynor Development Centre | Wales | Belgium |
08.05.2013 | 5pm | Frank Cooke Park - Tolka Rovers FC | Republic of Ireland | Belgium |
08.05.2013 | 5pm | Shanowen Road - St. Kevin’s Boys | Czech Republic | Wales |
10.05.2013 | 11am | Frank Cooke Park - Tolka Rovers FC | Wales | Republic of Ireland |
10.05.2013 | 11am | Whitehall - Home Farm FC | Belgium | Czech Republic |
UEFA Men’s U16 Development Tournament
Dates | Time | Stadium: | Home Team | Away Team |
12.05.2013 | 12pm | Shanowen Road - St. Kevin’s Boys | Republic of Ireland | Germany |
12.05.2013 | 12pm | Oscar Traynor Development Centre | Belgium | Romania |
13.05.2013 | 5pm | Whitehall - Home Farm FC | Republic of Ireland | Romania |
13.05.2013 | 5pm | Frank Cooke Park - Tolka Rovers FC | Germany | Belgium |
15.05.2013 | 11am | Oscar Traynor Development Centre | Belgium | Republic of Ireland |
15.05.2013 | 11am | Shanowen Road - St. Kevin’s Boys | Romania | Germany |