Huge boost for Westmeath as minor star Ilunga granted citizenship

Westmeath football has been handed a huge boost with the news that minor star Israel Ilunga has been granted full Irish citizenship.

Huge boost for Westmeath as minor star Ilunga granted citizenship
Thu, 22 May, 2014 - 17:35

By Peter O'Dwyer

Westmeath football has been handed a huge boost with the news that minor star Israel Ilunga has been granted full Irish citizenship.

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