Republic of Ireland under 17's to play key qualifiers in Cork
Cork native Colin O'Brien is urging fans to come out and support his Irish under 17 side
Cormac O'SheaDeputy Editor
Colin O'Brien is urging the Cork public to come out and support the Republic of Ireland under 17 side in their crucial UEFA European Under-17 Championship qualifiers on Leeside next week.
The young Boys in Green will play three matches at Turner's Cross as they take on Andorra on the 12h of November, followed by Montenegro on the 15th and finally Israel on the 18th.
Cork-native O'Brien spent more than 13 years with Cork City F.C and he has admitted that he is looking forward to returning to the Cross.
"When the opportunity came to host these qualifiers I was delighted that the FAI got on the front foot and we were able to play our games at, in my view, one of the best stadiums in the country – it gives us an advantage," said O'Brien
Republic of Ireland Under 17 head coach Colin O'Brien (Image: INPHO/Ryan Byrne)
"Turner's Cross is well known for its atmosphere and the Cork public has always come out and supported Irish teams and I urge them to do so again.
"In recent years there's been a lot of positive talk about Ireland underage teams and I think hosting the Euro Under-17 Championships in May showed people what talent we have. Those games were well attended and I've every hope Cork will turnout for these games too. "
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Admission to the games are priced at just €5 for Adults and it is free for Under 16s with tickets available for purchase at the turnstiles at the Cross on the day while Cork City, Cobh Ramblers and FAI season ticket holders can gain free access to the games by showing their season tickets.
Tuesday, November 12: Ireland v Andorra, Turners Cross, Cork, KO 7.30pm
Friday, November 15: Ireland v Montenegro, Turners Cross, Cork, KO 7.30pm
Monday, November 18: Ireland v Israel, Turners Cross, Cork, KO 2pm
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