SAFIB hummel Centenary Shield | Under 18 Boys’ International

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

McShane names squad for Shield opener

 

John McSHANE, Republic of Ireland Schools Head Coach has named his squad ahead of the series opener this Thursday night (February 23) as they travel to Renfrew FC to take on Scotland (7pm).

The scholars got their 2023 campaign off to a cracking start with a two one victory over a physical Australian outfit in an International Friendly at Home Farm FC last month.

Eoin KENNY (St. Mary’s College, Dundalk) netted a fabulous opener with 51 minutes registered as Peter Grogan (St. Mary’s CBS, Carlow) played in Kenny to slot in at the far post from 6 yards out. 

However, the celebrations were short lived as Will FRENEY equalised two minutes later with a sublime set piece to the top corner.

Brian CUNNINGHAM (Presentation College, Headford) was only on the park 15 minutes when he struck what proved to be the match winner in the 90th minute to give the Irish the victory.

Scotland will prove yet another physical test as the sides have enjoyed some classic battles in previous years.

Last season, the Irish came out two one winners with the experienced Lennon GILL (St. Benildus College, Stillorgan) and Leinster colleague Michael RAGGETT (St. Kieran’s College, Kilkenny) netting the precious goals as Scotland stunned the large Irish contingency midway through the first period.

Dunfermline pupil Che Reilly had the visitors in front against the run of play with the only real chance on goal, a deflected effort which deceived Reece Byrne (Oatlands College) in the Irish goal to register the opener with 22 minutes on the clock.

However, the Irish goals came either side of the interval as Gill levelled proceedings on 31 minutes while Raggett got the match winner on 55 minutes to seal three valuable points in the Shield series.

McShane will be hoping for more of the same as he enters his second year at the helm, he stated “Last year we came to within a game of securing the Centenary shield, so this year will be an opportunity to go that step further.

This year’s preparations have gone well and the addition of the Australia game means that we are more prepared for this campaign than we were this stage last year.

Our squad is strong in all departments and the character of these players makes me believe that we have the best young players in the Country.

Past players such as Paddy Madden, Liam Scales, Daryl Horgan, Jamie McGrath, Alan Browne, Andy Boyle, Sean Maguire, and many more prove that. 

This Centenary Shield is a great opportunity for young home based players to showcase their abilities and character traits on the international stage while completing their Leaving Certificate”. 

Following the FAI Schools Interprovincial Tournament last December, McShane and his management staff whittled down the 64 players that starred in that event to over 40 players for the trial process. Over the course of the last few months, they cut the training squad accordingly with a number of students on standby, should their services be required over the four match campaign.

The Republic of Ireland Schools were invited to participate in the SAFIB Centenary Shield twenty years ago (2003). Since then, the Irish have won the Shield seven times.

The luck of the Irish saw them capture the Shield in their first year of asking and followed this up with a stunning three-in-a-row  (2003, 2004, 2005) with James RODGERS, Hugh COLHOUN and John Michael PORTER all reporting wins. The Republic of Ireland shared the Shield with Northern Ireland in 2005. Seán CARR’S side won in 2008 while 2010 saw Dave ARCHBOLD secure the honours. 

The Irish last won the Shield in 2018 when William O’CONNOR (Balbriggan Community College) made his management debut. Previous to that, it was 2015, when Paddy O’REILLY (Trinity Comprehensive School, Ballymun) claimed the title in his first season in charge. Can John McShane add his name to the Roll of Honour at the end of April?

SERIES OPENER

Thursday will see the first of a ten match programme kick off when the tartan army take on the Irish contingency.

The following Thursday, March 2 will see Northern Ireland host the Scots in Belfast.

The Republic of Ireland will take on reigning Champions Wales on Thursday, March 9 in Ferrycarrig Park, Wexford FC.

In the mix will be the visit of England as Ireland host them on Friday, March 24 in Athlone Town AFC while McShane’s crew conclude their campaign against Northern Ireland in Belfast on Thursday, March 30 so it’s a quick turnaround of games this season.

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND SCHOOLS |

Ryan DELANEY (St. Francis College, Rochestown),

Jonathan ADEDEJI (St. Mary’s Secondary School, Edenderry),

Jesse DEMPSEY (Wexford CBS),

Eli ROONEY (Summerhill College, Sligo),

Niall HOLOHAN (Carrick on Shannon Community School),

Senan MULLEN (St. Aidan’s Comprehensive School, Cootehill),

Callum BONNER (St. Patrick’s Classical School, Navan),

Arran HEALY (Coláiste Choilm, Ballincollig),

Peter GROGAN (St. Mary’s CBS, Carlow),

Rhys KELLY NOONAN (Coláiste Muire, Crosshaven),

Eoin KENNY (St. Mary’s College, Dundalk),

Adam O’HALLORAN (Clarin College, Athenry),

Ryan McBREARTY (St. Mary’s Diocesan School, Drogheda),

Brian CUNNINGHAM (Presentation College, Headford),

Aidan RUSSELL VARGAS (Lusk Community College),

Daithí FOLAN (Belvedere College, Dublin)

MANAGEMENT | John McSHANE, Head Coach (Loreto Secondary School, Bray), Derek O’BRIEN, Coach (Ardscoil na Mara, Tramore) Ollie HORGAN, Coach (St. Eunan’s College, Letterkenny), Conor FOLEY, GK Coach (Athlone Community College), Martin CAVANAGH, Equipment Manager (Carndonagh Community School), Michael McGLYNN (Physio), Dr. Aidan O’COLMAIN (Team Doctor)

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2023 SAFIB hummel Centenary Shield Fixtures

All games kick off at 7pm

Thursday, February 23    Scotland vs Republic of Ireland                 Renfrew FC

Thursday, March 2           Northern Ireland vs Scotland                      Blanchflower Park

Thursday, March 9          Republic of Ireland vs Wales                      Ferrycarrig Park, Wexford

Thursday, March 23         Wales vs Northern Ireland                           Britton Ferry FC

Friday, March 24              Republic of Ireland vs England                  Athlone Town AFC

Thursday, March 30        Northern Ireland vs Republic of Ireland  Blanchflower Park

Friday, March 31               Scotland vs England                                    Broadwood Stadium

Thursday, April 13            Wales vs Scotland                                         Colwyn Bay FC

Friday, April 14                  England vs Northern Ireland                       Billericay Town FC

Friday, April 28                  England vs Wales                                           Hednesford Town FC

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YEAR

RESULT

VENUE

MANAGEMENT

GOALSCORERS

April 25, 2003

Scotland 2-4 Republic of Ireland

St. Mirren FC

James RODGERS, Hugh COLHOUN, John M PORTER

Stephen Ward, Chris Breen, Liam Tiernan, David Jenkins (pen)

February, 2004

Republic of Ireland 1-1 Scotland

Oriel Park, Dundalk

Hugh COLHOUN, Seán CARR, John M PORTER

David Bracken

March 11, 2005

Scotland 1-4 Republic of Ireland

Princess Royal Park, Banff

John M PORTER, Seán CARR, Hugh COLHOUN

Declan Carroll (8, 30), James Chambers (11), Ciaran Greene (80), Scott Henderson (70)

March 10, 2006

Republic of Ireland 1-0 Scotland

Terryland Park, Galway

John M PORTER, Seán CARR, Hugh COLHOUN

Declan Carroll

March 9, 2007

Scotland 0-1 Republic of Ireland

Stenhousemuir

Seán CARR, Mark HERRICK, Hugh COLHOUN

Michael Leahy

April 4, 2008

Republic of Ireland 2-2 Scotland

Leah Victoria Park, Tullamore

Seán CARR, Dave ARCHBOLD, Hugh COLHOUN

John Mulroy (14), Philip Hand (18), Liam Corr (68), Kevin Ireland (89)

March 13, 2009

Scotland 1-1 Republic of Ireland

Hearts FC, Tynecastle

Hugh COLHOUN, Dave ARCHBOLD, Ollie HORGAN

Carl Forsyth (35), Jamie Burstow (37)

April 2, 2010

Republic of Ireland 5-2 Scotland

Finn Park, Ballybofey

Dave ARCHBOLD, Ollie HORGAN, Hugh COLHOUN

Tom O'Halloran (17), Hugh Douglas (27), Gary Shaw (55) Seán Skelly (80, 87) Daniel Fitzpatrick (82) Martin Boyle (42)

April 2, 2011

Scotland 1-1 Republic of Ireland

Queen of the South FC

Dave ARCHBOLD, Ollie HORGAN, Hugh COLHOUN

Hugh Douglas (13), Ciaran Johnson (52)         

March 30, 2012

Republic of Ireland 1-1 Scotland

RSC, Waterford

Ollie HORGAN, Dave ARCHBOLD, Hugh COLHOUN

Sean Maguire (44), Lawrence Shankland (47)

March 27, 2013

Scotland 0-2 Republic of Ireland

Bellslea Park, Aberdeen

Ollie HORGAN, Paddy O'REILLY, Dave ARCHBOLD

Gavin Boyne, Alan Browne

April 24, 2014

Republic of Ireland 3-1 Scotland

Tallaght Stadium

Ollie HORGAN, Paddy O'REILLY, Dave ARCHBOLD

Ryan Manning (36 pen, 73), Val Feeney (64) Jamie Henry (58)

April 23, 2015

Scotland 1-1 Republic of Ireland

Spartan FC

Paddy O'REILLY, Dave ARCHBOLD, Ollie HORGAN

Connor Ellis (18), Mikey Hopkins (54)                         

April 14, 2016

Republic of Ireland 3-1 Scotland

Killarney Celtic FC

Paddy O'REILLY, Dave ARCHBOLD, Ollie HORGAN

Conor Kane (12), Ryan O’Donoghue (42), Jamie Aherne (Pen 45), Bradley Manson (73)

April 6, 2017

Scotland 1-0 Republic of Ireland

Renfrew FC

Paddy O'REILLY, William O'CONNOR, Ollie HORGAN

Kyle Banner (10)

April 12, 2018

Scotland 1-3 Republic of Ireland

Home Farm FC, Whitehall

Paddy O'REILLY, William O'CONNOR, Ollie HORGAN

Ali Reghba (6, 28), Liam Kerrigan (16) Nathan Fell (63)

March 28, 2019

Scotland 1-1 Republic of Ireland

Ayr United FC

William O'CONNOR, John McSHANE, Ollie HORGAN

Josh Mulligan (44)  Brandon Bermingham (47)

March 19, 2020

COVID-19

Home Farm FC, Whitehall

William O'CONNOR, John McSHANE, Ollie HORGAN

 CANCELLED

2020/21

COVID-19

 NO GAMES TOOK PLACE

March 17, 2022

Republic of Ireland 2-1 Scotland

Home Farm FC, Whitehall

John McSHANE, Derek O'BRIEN, Ollie HORGAN

 Lennon Gill (31), Michael Raggett (55)    Che Reilly (22)

Head to Head Republic of Ireland vs Scotland | 18  encounters | Ireland 10 wins, 7 draws,  1 defeat