Bohemians Stephen Traynor (pictured in action against Cork City) and Andy Mulligan are among 20 students chosen for the Ireland squad to take part in the World University Games in Russia in July.
The games take place every two years and about 13, 000 students will participate in a wide range of sports. Ireland last competed in the football competition four years ago in Belgrade.
The Irish team have been drawn in a tough group with hosts Russia, China and Mexico. The matches against these three countries take place on 5th July, 8th July and 10th July respectively.
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Ex-Bohemians Craig Sexton, Corey Davidson and Robbie Gaul are among five players on standby.
Goalkeepers: Michael Schlingermann (IT Carlow/Drogheda United), Craig Sexton (IT Carlow/Athlone Town). Defenders: Dylan Mernagh (Waterford IT/Waterford Utd), James Scallan (IT Carlow/Arklow Town), Jamie Carr (IT Carlow/Wexford Youths), Niall Cooney (DIT/Crumlin Utd), Reece McEnteer (O’Fiaich College, Dundalk/Glebe North). Midfielders: Barry O’Mahony (IT Carlow/Mervue Utd), Brian Nolan (Waterford IT/Wexford Youths), Carl Forsyth (Sallynogin College/Mount Merrion FC), Darren Forsyth (Rathmines College/Mount Merrion FC),Cillian Morrison (UCD/UCD), Stephen Traynor (DCU/Bohemians), Tom King (GMIT Galway/Mervue Utd), Paul Malone (DIT/Bray Wanderers), Ray Foy (IT Carlow/Derry City), Andrew Mulligan (IT Carlow/Bohemians). Forwards: Garbhan Coughlan (University of Limerick/Athlone Town), Johnny Addis (University of Ulster Jordanstown/Carrick Rangers), Josh O’Shea (UCC/UCC). Standby players: Colin Scanlan (Limerick IT/Fairview Rangers),Corey Davidson (Pearse College, Crumlin/Carrick Rangers), Robbie Gaul (DCU/Salthill Devon), Samir Belhout (UCD/UCD), Tristan Dent (UCD/UCD). Manager: Danny Crowley (Colaiste Ide Dublin), Assistant Manager: Paul O’Reilly (IT Carlow), Performance Analyst: Gary Sweeney (IT Carlow), Equipment Officer: Paul Walsh (Griffith College Dublin).
Picture credit: Eddie Lennon (www.eddielennonsportingimages.com)
