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Photos 1,2,3 courtesy of Michael Lynam,Football Association of Ireland

Republic U15s complete double over North
Under-15 Tri-nations tournament

Republic of Ireland ‘A'.................5-0 Northern Ireland ‘A'

The Republic of Ireland Under-15s concluded the Tri-nation tournament on Sunday with aplomb by hitting five goals past Northern Ireland without reply.

It took 27 minutes for John Morling's side to make their pressure tell at Jackson Park in Kiltiernan but, once the opener arrived, three more goals were delivered before the break.

Following their 1-0 loss to Wales on Friday, a fresher looking Irish side took the initiative from the off and went close with efforts by Jordan Graham and Darren Murphy.

Though they were the dominant side, Ireland almost conceded on 25 minutes when goalkeeper Eric Grimes had to show his reflexes to deny Dominic Ball's snapshot at the back post.

The home side were more prolific at the other end and nudged ahead two minutes later as Kyle McFadden rose majestically to head home a corner by Jack Grealish.

A minute later, the lead was doubled when Gary O'Neill fed Grealish and the left-winger's sublime cross was met by Sam Byrne's head for the first of his brace.

It was 3-0 five minutes later, Byrne nodding home again after a corner by Grealish wasn't properly cleared, and the Aston Villa flanker set up the fourth on the stroke of the break for Jordan Graham.

Northern Ireland were left reeling with the barrage of first-half goals and despite their best efforts, there was no let-up in the second half.

Twelve minutes after the restart, Jordan Graham showed fancy footwork inside the box to dodge two defenders and drill a low shot into the corner.

Republic of Ireland 'A': Eric Grimes (Ringmahon Rangers), James Mullaney (Portlaoise), Ryan O'Reilly (Ballyjamesduff), Kyle McFadden (Swilly Rovers), Sean Coyne (Cherry Orchard); Jordan Graham (Aston Villa), Glody Nsay (Cherry Orchard), Darren Murphy (Rockmount), Jack Grealish (Aston Villa); Gary O'Neill (Kingdom Boys),Sam Byrne (St. Joseph's Boys).

Substitutions: Thomas Mulroney (Crumlin United) for Nsay, Dylan Hayes (St. Joseph's Boys) for O'Neill (both 67 mins), Dan O'Reilly (Cherry Orchard) for Ryan O'Reilly, Steven McCarthy (Skibbereen) for Graham (both 72 mins), Sean Long (Cherry Orchard) for Mullaney, Sam O'Connor (Malahide United) for Byrne (both 77 mins).

Northern Ireland 'A': Chris Johns, Reece Glendenning, Declan Meaney, Scott Nixon, Liam Connolly, Aaron McAniff, Adam McKeever, Kristian Gibson, Paddy Bradley, Dominic Ball, Josh Doherty.
Substitutions: Martin Marrion, Luke Bradley, Matty McMahon, Liam McGillian, Tom Carlin, Michael Hunstale, Ethan Knire.

Republic of Ireland ‘B'.................6-0 Northern Ireland ‘B'

Jason Lyons crashed home a first-half hat-trick as the Republic of Ireland B squad eclipsed the winning margin of their A counterparts in Sunday afternoon's second match against Northern Ireland.

Only three minutes had elapsed when Ireland grabbed their lead goal through Mayfield's Anthony McAlavey. Two penalty kicks, both converted by Jason Lyons on 12 and 16 minutes, put the home side in cruise control.

Dillon McGlade of Shelbourne FC manufactured the fourth goal in first-half stoppage time, twisting and turning on the edge of the box and unleashing a shot off the post which Lyons met on the rebound for his hat-trick goal.

Two more goals in the second period by substitute Darragh Walshe and Michael Casey put the gloss on an accomplished victory.

Republic of Ireland 'B': Stephen Morris (St. Kevin's Boys), Dylan Casey (Avenue Utd), James McGrath (Nenagh FC), Michael Casey (Ballisadare United), Anthony McAlavey (Mayfield), David Tobin (Clontarf), Darren Coyle (St. Mary's), Dillon McGlade (Shelbourne), Conor McDonald (St. Kevin's Boys), Ryan Malone (Home Farm), Jason Lyons (Barna United).

Substitutions: Adam Wizted (Stella Maris) for McAlavey (50 mins), Darragh Lucey (Lakewood) for Coyle, Lee Desmond (Cherry Orchard) for McGrath (both 53 mins), Darragh Walsh (Shelbourne) for Lyons (65 mins), Conor Whittle (De La Salle) for Malone (70 mins), Josh Connell (Shelbourne FC) for M. Casey (76 mins).

Northern Ireland 'B': Martin Marrion, Adam Harewood, Kealin Pullerton, Johnny Kane, Gary McBride, Connell Kelly, TJ Murray, Jaimie Glackin, Jamie Smarvon, James McClay, Corey Hegarty.
Substitutions: Chris Johns, George Gray, Darren McKnight, Jaimie McKenzie, Michael Mungdale, Ethan Knipe.

*WALES claimed the tri-nations trophy on Saturday thanks to two victories over Northern Ireland in matches played at the AUL complex, Clonshaugh. The Welsh had also defeated the Republic of Ireland 'A' and 'B; squads on Friday.