Under-15 Friendly match
Aspire Academy (Qatar) 2-1 Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland Under-15 side conceded a late goal against Aspire today Thursday 28 February as they lost the third and final game of their three-game tour to the Qatar-based Academy.

Ireland had followed up Sunday’s 6-2 defeat against the Academy team by recording a 2-0 victory on Tuesday and today’s final match was a close affair.

“These three matches were a learning process for our team and hopefully, they will have gained a lot from playing against some exceptionally talented players.”

“Our next games are not due to take place until May when we participate in the tri-nations tournament in Belfast along with Northern Ireland and Wales.”

Republic of Ireland U15 Squad:
Alan Smith - Springfield Ramblers
Sean McDermott – IK VAG
Neil Byrne - Belvedere F.C
Daniel Devine - Crumlin United
Michael Barker - Shelbourne
Conor Morrissey – Bohemians Waterford
Derrick Williams - Tramore AFC
Robert Maloney - St. Joesph's Boys
Shane Byrne - Crumlin United
James Kavanagh - Belvedere
Anton Rogers - Chelsea
Carl McHugh - Dungloe Town
John O'Sullivan - Belvedere
Daniel Purdy - Crumlin United
Daniel McGuinness - Lourdes Celtic
Ryan Markey - Shelbourne
Gary Merritt - Milford United
Adam Pigott - Kingdom Boys

Manager - Vincent Butler

Under-15 Friendly Games:
Sunday, February 24th
Aspire Academy (Africa) 6-2 Republic of Ireland

Tuesday, February 26th
Aspire Academy (Asia) 0-2 Republic of Ireland

Thursday, February 28th
Aspire Academy (Asia/Africa) 2-1 Republic of Ireland.

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Three Belvedere Players in Ireland Under 15's Squad

The FAI Under 15 Midlands International Tournament involving Belgium, Latvia, Turkey and the hosts Republic of Ireland takes place this week on Tuesday 12th, Wednesday 13th and Friday 15th February 2008 at Athlone and Tullamore. Belvedere's Neil Byrne, James Kavanagh and John O'Sullivan are included in Irish Manager Vincent Butler's 18 man squad for this inaugural tournament.  FAI Under 15 Midlands International Tournament Fixtures / Results.

Turkey were the Tournament winners, with the Republic of Ireland second.

Tuesday 12th February 2008.  

Venue: Athlone Town F.C. Stadium:  

Belgium 1 - 2 Turkey, kick off 5.30pm   

Republic of Ireland 4 - 1 Latvia, kick off 7.30pm : 

Wednesday 13th February 2008. 

Venue: Tullamore Town F.C Stadium:  

Belgium 5 - 3 Latvia, kick off 5.30pm  

Republic of Ireland 2 - 4 Turkey, kick off  7.30pm :

Friday 14 February 2008. 

Venue: Athlone Town F.C. Stadium: 

Turkey 3 - 0 Latvia, kick off 10am.  

Republic of Ireland 2 - 0 Belgium, kick off 12pm

Republic of Ireland Squad:

James Kavanagh - Belvedere F.C
Neil Byrne - Belvedere F.C
Daniel Devine - Crumlin Utd
John O'Sullivan - Belvedere F.C.
Daniel Purdy - Crumlin Utd
Daniel McGuinness - Lourdes Celtic
Michael Barker - Shelbourne
Ryan Markey - Shelbourne
Robert Maloney - St. Joesphs
Shane Byrne - 
Carl McHugh - Dungloe Town
Brian McGroary - Eany Celtic
Gary Merritt - Milford United
Adam Pigott - Kingdom Boys
Conor Morrissey – Bohemians Waterford
Derrick Williams - Tramore AFC
Sean McGinty - Charlton AFC
Sean McDermott – IK VAG
Alan Smith -
Manager - Vincent Butler

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