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First international goal for Laois teenager as Ireland U-19s warm up for Euro Qualifiers with Russia wins

Emily Corbet and Della Doherty
Emily Corbet and Della Doherty

The Republic of Ireland U-19s continued their preparation for the upcoming European Qualifiers with two wins against Russia. There is a huge Laois interest in the team as the captain hails from the O’Moore county while so too does one of the goalscorers. Ireland defeated Russia 1-0 in the first encounter with Portarlington’s Della Doherty…

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Stradbally native Alan Hartnett is a graduate of Knockbeg College who has worked in the local and national media since 2008. Alan has a BA in Economics, Politics and Law and an MA in Journalism from DCU. His happiest moment was when Jody Dillon scored THAT goal in the Laois senior football final in 2016.