WATCH: Mark O'Mahony brace sees Ireland U19s open Euro qualifiers with win

The Carrigaline native netted in each half to earn Ireland an important victory against Albania while fellow Cork youngster Franco Umeh also got on the scoresheet.

AT THE DOUBLE: Mark O'Mahony scored twice for the Republic of Ireland U19s against Albania. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

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It's been quite the few days for Mark O'Mahony as 72 hours or so after the Cork native was named as a substitute for Brighton and Hove Albion's Premier League fixture against Sheffield United, his brace earned the Republic of Ireland an important victory in their bid to reach the U19 European Championship.