Nominees announced for Schools’ International Footballer of the Year

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

 

The 29th ‘Three’ FAI International Football Awards will take place on Sunday, March 17 at the RTÉ Studios, Donnybrook, Dublin 4.

 

FAI Schools will have three players in attendance with Liam KERRIGAN (St. Attracta’s Community School, Tubbercurry, Sligo), Ali REGBHA (Chanel College, Coolock, Dublin) and Rory DOYLE (St. Francis College, Rochestown, Cork) up for nomination for the prestigious FAI Schools award.

 

Liam KERRIGAN

A past pupil of St. Attracta’s Community School in Tubbercurry, Kerrigan had an excellent season for the Republic of Ireland Schools. His impressive performances in the green jersey saw him notching up a goal against Scotland as the team went on to capture the Centenary Shield title that night in Home Farm FC. Liam is currently enjoying his football at Sligo Rovers.

 

Ali REGBHA

Ali was a key player for the Schools select last season. The Coolock pupil enjoyed a Player of the Match performance against England in Luton Town as he was unlucky not to get on the scoresheet that evening. The youngster netted a brace against Scotland to ensure a 3-1 victory over the Scots and ultimately secure the title following a three year absence.  Regbha is back playing for Bohemian FC.  

 

Rory DOYLE

St. Francis College scholar, Doyle impressed for School and Country with numerous accolades to his credit. His hard work and dedication ensured him a starting position in all four competitive fixtures and he was a dominating force in the title success of the students last year. Rory now applies his trade with Cork City having previously starred with College Corinthians.

 

 

Previous winners include Stephen Ward (Portmarnock Community School), Robbie Benson (Marist College, Athlone), Alan Browne (Nagle Community College, Mahon), Seán Maguire (CBS Kilkenny), Ryan Manning (Yeats College, Galway) and most recently Neil Farrugia (St. Andrew’s College, Blackrock). We wish the three players and their families the very best of luck on the night.

 

FAI SCHOOLS INTERNATIONAL PLAYER OF THE YEAR ROLL OF HONOUR

 

YEAR

WINNER

SCHOOL

2016/17

Neil Farrugia

St. Andrew's College, Blackrock

2015/16

Conor McCarthy

Scoil Mhuire agus Smál, Blarney

2014/15

 Connor Ellis

Coláiste Phobail, Bheanntraí

2013/14

Ryan Manning

Yeats College, Galway

2012/13

Sean Maguire

CBS Kilkenny

2011/12

Alan Browne

Nagle Community College

2010/11

Hugh Douglas

St. Brendan's College, Bray

2009/10

Robbie Benson

Marist College, Athlone

2008/09

Shane Howard

Colaiste Eoin, Hacketstown

2007/08

John Mulroy

Moyle Park College, Clondalkin

2006/07

Pat Mullins

Limerick CBS

2005/06

Conor Powell

Portmarnock Community School

2004/05

Gary Deegan

Chanel College, Dublin

2003/04

Darren Quigley

St. Laurence College, Dublin

2002/03

Stephen Ward

Portmarnock Community School

2001/02

Vincent Tyrell

St. Declan's College, Cabra

2000/01

Ashley White

St. Macartan’s College, Monaghan

1999/00

Alan Murphy

Ballinrobe Community School

1998/99

Conor O'Grady

Summerhill College, Sligo

1997/98

Kevin Doherty

St. Joseph's CBS, Fairview

1996/97

Ronnie O'Brien

St. Brendan's College, Bray

1995/96

Darragh Sheridan

St. Mary's College, Galway

1994/95

Colin Hawkins

St. Joseph's College, Galway

1993/94

Karl Lafferty

St. Columba's College, Stranorlar

1992/93

Anthony Scully

Collinstown Park Community College

1991/92

Declan Boyle

St. Catherine's VS, Killybegs

1990/91

Shaun Elebert

Plunket College, Whitehall

1989/90

Barry Patton

St. Columba's College, Stranorlar

 

 

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