JUNIOR CELTIC CUP FOR TWO BANN PLAYERS
24 Jun 10
Two Banbridge players have been included in the 18 man Ireland A squad named by Graham Shaw for the upcoming Junior Celtic Cup, to be played in Cookstown from July 2-4.
Queens Student Drew Carlisle finished the season as arguably Banns in-form player and he?ll be hopeful of bringing that play to the international stage. Indeed Drew has been further honoured with the role as vice captain. Phillip Brown is Bann?s other player to make the squad. The versatile defender fresh off finishing his final school exams, has had a very impressive season at club and interprovincial level and will relish this international challenge.
Speaking about the selection, Ireland?s Senior men?s coach Paul Revington said ?It is crucial for Irish Hockey that this group of U-21 players are able to perform together at international level, and the 2010 Junior Celtic Cup arrives at just the right time for these players.
?The squad have worked hard together over the past few weeks and it will be good for them to finish this phase of training off with a quality performance in a tournament."
Ireland A Squad for Junior Celtic Cup
Alistair Thom (GK, Instonians), Stephen West (GK, Three Rock Rovers), David Best (Cookstown), Phillip Brown (Banbridge), Drew Carlisle (Vice Captain, Banbridge), Clinton Sweetnam (Cork C of I), Mark Crooks (Cookstown), Stephen Cole (Monkstown), Jonathon Kane (Glenanne), Stuart Loughrey (Loughborough Uni), David Carson (Corinthian), Shane O?Donoghue (Glenanne), William Robinson (Instonians), Brian Doherty (Captain, Corinthian), Alistair Smith (Bandon), Mark English (Railway Union), Stephen Sloan (Cookstown), Neil Hamilton (Annadale)
Head Coach: Graham Shaw
Manager: Peter Jackson
Asst Coach: Lucas Piccioli
S&C Coach: Jonny Carren
Match Schedule (Cookstown)
July 2 (6pm): Ireland vs Wales
July 3 (4pm): Ireland vs France
July 4 (4pm): Ireland vs Scotland