Killian Brouder, Desmond College, has been named on the Republic of Ireland Schools’ squad for the St Patrick’s Day derby game against Northern Ireland Schools.
Arklow Town FC is playing host to its first Schools International with neighbours Northern Ireland on St. Patrick’s Day, with kick-off set for 1pm.
The annual event is always an exciting affair for both sides.
Their second game will be away to 2014 Champions, England, in The New Saints FC, Oswestry while their penultimate game is at home in Killarney Celtic on April 14 against the Scots.
The Republic of Ireland will be hoping to wrap up proceedings away to Wales on 28 April.