Republic of Ireland Under-21s to play Iceland friendly in Cork

It will be the first time in 14 years that the U-21s have played on Leeside.

COMING BACK: The Republic of Ireland U21s will return to Cork in March. PIC CREDIT: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

The Republic of Ireland Under-21s will take on Iceland in a friendly at Turner’s Cross on Sunday, March 26 – it has been confirmed.

The Under-21s will play in Cork for the first time in 14 years with Jim Crawford’s team using the friendly as preparation for their upcoming UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualification campaign.