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Northern Ireland Triumph at Milebush
By Paul Byrne & Pat Quigley
6, Jun 2014 - 08:20

Northern Ireland triumph at FAI Cerebal Palsey International Tournament

The FAI Cerebal Palsey International tournament was held in the fantastic facilities in Milebush Park, Castlebar. The tournament involved Republic Of Ireland, Scotland and Northern Ireland. England pulled out at very short notice and Manulla kindly offered to play friendly games against Scotland and Republic Of Ireland to give them opportunity to give players playing time and assist them in their preparation for the European Championships in Portugal Shortly. Northern Ireland eventually came out on top by overcoming the Republic Of Ireland in the final Game.

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Northern Ireland


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Scotland


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Republic Of Ireland


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Mal Donaghy



It was also great to see ex Manchester United, Luton Town, Chelsea and Northern Ireland Defender Mal Donaghy in Milebush as the manager of the Northern Ireland Squad.

Results
Friday Republic Of Ireland 1 Scotland 1
Saturday Northern Ireland 2 Scotland 1
Sunday Republic Of Ireland 0 Northern Ireland 1

TABLE
Northern Ireland 6pts
Scotland 1 pt
Republic Of Ireland 1 pt



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