Playing for Ireland in Cork is extra special, says Matt Healy

HOME COMFORTS: Matt Healy poses for a portrait during a Republic of Ireland U21 media event at Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown in Dublin. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ireland U21 international Matt Healy says playing in his native Cork makes lining up for his country all the more special.

Ireland are playing a European U21 qualifiers double-header in Turner’s Cross over the next week. Turkey are the visitors on Friday, September 8, before the visit of San Marino on Tuesday, September 12.