Irish starlets living the dream in Paradise

Just days after Bruce Springsteen was dancing in the Páirc, two of Ireland’s most talented young exports were back in their hometown.

Eoghan O’Connell and Fiachre Kelleher are living the dream. They’re both defenders, they’re both 17, they’re both from Cork city (O’Connell from Ballinlough, Kelleher from Blackrock) and they’re both learning their trade at Scottish giants Celtic.

On Sunday, both featured in a Celtic XI’s 2-0 friendly win over Cork City at Turner’s Cross, with O’Connell playing 90 minutes at right-back and Kelleher coming on as a late substitute

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