Cork kid Mark O’Mahony becomes fourth Irish teenage Premier League player this season

The 19-year-old was introduced late on as a substitute for Brighton against Burnley.

21 October 2022; Mark O'Mahony of Cork City celebrates after his side's second goal, scored by Ruairi Keating, during the SSE Airtricity League First Division against Bray Wanderers. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Teenage kicks continued for Ireland on Saturday when Cork native Mark O’Mahony made his Premier League debut for Brighton and Hove Albion.

The 19-year-old was introduced late on as a substitute for Joao Pedro as the Seagulls fought back to earn a 1-1 draw at Burnley.