Cork to host start of Ireland's bid for U17 European Championship qualification

Republic of Ireland Under-17 head coach Colin O'Brien pictured at Turner's Cross. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Cork will host the start of Ireland’s tilt at reaching a fourth U17 European Championship finals in a row.

Former Cork City player Colin O’Brien will lead his squad into a round-robin group which will take place at Turner’s Cross and the Mardyke Arena between October 7-13. The full schedule will be announced shortly.