‘I’m sick of these plaudits’ – Why underdog story of U-17s makes strong case for investment
Success of Colin O’Brien’s side in making last eight in Hungary masks underlying issues

The Republic of Ireland U-17 team that beat host nation Hungary on Tuesday night. Photo: David Balogh/Sportsfile
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