Donegal players are well represented in two Irish international teams that will head to the Netherlands next week when the Boys’ Under-15s and Boys’ Under-16s squads travel to Uden.
The BU15s take on the Netherlands over three matchdays on Tuesday (March 3), Wednesday (March 4) and Friday (March 6). The BU16s then face their Dutch counterparts on the following Sunday (March 8) – all games will take place at UDI’19 FC.
Charlie Bonner of Finn Harps, who previously played for Bonagee United is included in the Under-15 squad.
Letterkenny-born Charlie McGarvey (Sligo Rovers) and Derry City pair Jamie O’Donnell (Cockhill) and Michael McColgan (Quigley’s Point) make the cut for the Under-16 squad
FAI Technical Director Shane Robinson said: “The four games across the two age groups will be an excellent challenge for our young players and a real test for our teams against quality opposition.
“We have a great relationship with the KNVB and many of our underage teams over the years have faced the Netherlands and it is always a high-standard of game between our two countries.
“The week will play a big part in the players’ development and we thank the KNVB for hosting us for the upcoming week.”
Republic of Ireland Boys’ Under-15s Squad
Goalkeepers: Tae Gun Lee (UCD), Adam Madejek (Galway United).
Defenders: Jack Barden (Waterford), Tom Casey (Shamrock Rovers), Jamie Jacob (Shamrock Rovers), Gearoid Moran (Shelbourne), Robert Morgan (Shamrock Rovers), Ryan Savage (Linfield), Patrick Toth (Shamrock Rovers).
Midfielders: William Carney (Waterford) Mate Isakadze (Shamrock Rovers), Jorunas Jakas (St. Patrick’s Athletic), Joe Manicle (Shamrock Rovers), Harry Rehill (Shamrock Rovers).
Forwards: Charlie Bonner (Finn Harps), Conor Hudson (St. Patrick’s Athletic), Ronan Keating (Galway United), Ben Lyne (Manchester United), Jack Magill (Bohemians), Fionn McCormack-Crowe (Shamrock Rovers), Destiny Okharedia (Cork City), Nathan Power (Waterford).
Republic of Ireland Boys’ Under-16s Squad
Goalkeepers: Alex Byrne (Shamrock Rovers), Charlie McGarvey (Sligo Rovers).
Defenders: Jack Corbally (Bohemians), Charlie Nolan (Shamrock Rovers), Jayden Marshall (Shamrock Rovers), Joe McKeon (Shelbourne), Luke Fitzsimon (St. Patrick’s Athletic).
Midfielders: Cillian Phillips (Shelbourne), Adrian Rascau (Bohemians), Rhys Williams (St. Patrick’s Athletic), Bobby Zeller (Shamrock Rovers).
Forwards: Ciaran Daly (Shamrock Rovers), Corey Fay (Shamrock Rovers), Ethan Kelly (St. Patrick’s Athletic), Michael McColgan (Derry City), Jamie O’Donnell (Derry City).
International Friendly Fixtures (kick-offs are Irish time)
Tuesday, March 3 | Netherlands BU15 v Ireland BU15, UDI’19 FC, Uden, Netherlands, KO 13.30
Wednesday, March 4 | Netherlands BU15 v Ireland BU15, UDI’19 FC, Uden, Netherlands, KO 13.30
Friday, March 6 | Netherlands BU15 v Ireland BU15, UDI’19 FC, Uden, Netherlands, KO 13.00
Sunday, March 8 | Netherlands BU16 v Ireland BU16, UDI’19 FC, Uden, Netherlands, KO 12.00
