Dundalk IT’s Paddy O’Rourke named in goal for International Rules clash

Paddy O’Rourke

Dundalk IT student Paddy O’Rourke has been named in goal for Ireland for tomorrow’s match with Australia in the International Rules series.

The Meath man is the current vice president of the Students’ Union.

The game is at 9.45am Irish time and will be shown live on TG4.

Meanwhile, Willville’s Dave Kearney will make a long-awaited return from injury after being named on the wing for Leinster’s RaboDirect Pro 12 clash with Treviso at the weekend. His older brother Rob will also be in action at the weekend having been named yesterday at full back for Ireland’s test match against Australia on Saturday evening.

Louth forward Byrne receives International Rules call-up

Ciaran Byrne in his AFL gear

Louth forward Ciaran Byrne has been named in the provisional Ireland panel for the upcoming International Rules series against Australia.

The Louth Village teenager burst into the Wee County setup this year, scoring a goal in the championship against Antrim.

Since then he has earned a two-year contract with AFL side Carlton, which commences in the New Year.

Before all that though he will have a chance to become Louth’s first International Rules player after being named in Paul Earley’s provisional panel for the October 19^th clash at Breffni Park and the October 26^th clash at Croke Park.

Byrne will be joined on the panel by his future Carlton clubmate, Zach Tuohy from Laois, who is the only AFL-based player in the 29-man squad.

Also included in the panel is Meath’s Paddy O’Rourke, who is currently attending Dundalk IT.