St. Claire’s Comprehensive School student Eanna Clancy has been named in Head Coach John McShane’s Republic of Ireland Under 18 Schools squad ahead of the side’s Centenary Shield meeting with Scotland on St. Patrick’s Day.
The game, which takes place at the grounds of Home Farm F.C. in Dublin is the Republic of Ireland’s first of the competition which also includes home games against Northern Ireland, away to England and Wales.
Clancy, who was voted Sligo Rovers Under 19 Player’s Player of The Year in 2021 is known for his versatility in both defence and midfield, with an eye for goal too.
His Sligo Rovers Under 19 teammate and Summerhill College student Conor Walsh is an absentee for the upcoming game against Scotland as he is involved with Colin O’Brien’s Under 17 squad. The Westport native may be called upon at a later date if his schedule permits.
Republic of Ireland Centenary Shield Fixtures (all fixtures kick-off at 7pm):
Thursday, March 10 | Northern Ireland vs Wales, H&W Welders FC
Thursday, March 17 | Republic of Ireland vs Scotland, Home Farm FC, Whitehall
Friday, March 25 | Northern Ireland vs England, H&W Welders FC
Thursday, March 31 | Republic of Ireland vs Northern Ireland, Maginn Park, Buncrana
Friday, April 1 | England vs Scotland, Spennymoor Town FC
Thursday, April 7 | Scotland vs Wales, Annan Athletic FC
Friday, April 8 | England vs Republic of Ireland, Eastleigh FC
Thursday, April 14 | Wales vs England, Llansawel FC
Thursday, April 21 | Wales vs Republic of Ireland, Caernarfon FC
