Devlin names Four Nations squad

Pat Devlin has named the 18-man squad which will represent Ireland at this month's four nations semi-professional tournament in Aberdeen, Scotland from May 18 to 26.

The First Division is well represented with a total of 10 players in the squad, which is an Under-21 eircom League representative selection drawn from players who were under 21 years of age at the end of the 2003 eircom League season.

Kildare midfielder Ger O'Brien has been selected while UCD have three players in the squad. Bray Wanderers provide four players.

Four players from Premier Division leaders Shelbourne have been selected - Alan Cawley, Wesley Hoolahan, Alan McDermott and Gerard Rowe

Republic of Ireland Squad for the Four Nations Semi-Professional Tournament, Aberdeen, Scotland, May 18-26:

Goalkeepers:

Neil Gallagher (UCD) 20/1/85

Chris O'Connor (Bray Wanderers) 7/5/85

Defenders:

Hugh Davey (UCD) 31/3/84

Mark McCrystal (Derry City) 26/6/84

Alan McDermott (Shelbourne) 22/1/82

Darren Murphy (Cobh Ramblers) 18/7/85

Ger O'Brien (Kildare County) 2/7/84

Midfielders:

Alan Cawley (Shelbourne) 3/1/82

Keith Fahey (St Patrick's Athletic) 15/1/83

Wes Hoolahan (Shelbourne) 20/5/82

Colm James (Bray Wanderers) 17/6/83

Gerard Rowe (Shelbourne) 3/8/84

John Russell (Galway United) 18/5/85

Forwards:

Robbie Doyle (Bohemians) 15/4/82

Willie Doyle (UCD) 24/11/84

John Flood (Bray Wanderers) 16/2/84

Darryl Murphy (Waterford United) 15/3/83

Eamon Zayed (Bray Wanderers) 4/10/83

Technical Team:

Manager: Pat Devlin (Bray Wanderers)

Assistant Manager: Eddie Wallace (UCD)

Team Coach: Frank O'Neill (Shelbourne)

Assistant Coach: Stuart Ashton (Cork City)

Physiotherapist: John Mellett

Kit-man: Paddy Cahill (Bray Wanderers)

eircom League Officials: Pat Duffy, Under 21 Development Officer; Andy Needham, Media & Public Relations Officer

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Republic of Ireland fixtures:

Tuesday, May 18

Republic of Ireland v England, Princess Royal Park, Banff (7.45pm)

Thursday, May 20

Scotland v Republic of Ireland, Bellslea Park, Fraserburgh (7.45pm)

Sunday, May 23

Wales v Republic of Ireland, Harlaw Park, Inverurie (12.30pm)