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Jake Fallon: Jake O'Brien's rise against the odds an inspiration to next generation

Players' Union make their presence felt in new underage order and former FAI CEO emerges from the background in City of Lights.

Wed, 31 Jul, 2024 - 06:36

John Fallon is a soccer correspondent with a long track record of covering all levels of the men’s and women’s game in Ireland.

JAKE O'BRIEN and his new Everton captain Séamus Coleman will be entitled to chuckle when they compare their similar journeys to the Ireland set-up.

International football begins at U15 level, a springboard many current Ireland players trace their ascent back to.

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