International football comes to Mayo next week with the Republic of Ireland Under-17 boys squad facing Azerbaijan in a double-header friendly.

Ireland, under the supervision of new head coach Tom Mohan, will be in action at Milebush Park in Castlebar on Tuesday August 28 (6pm) and Thursday August 30 (12 noon).

These matches are part of final preparations for the first phase UEFA qualifiers next month. Ireland will be up against Sweden and Romania and hosts Macedonia in a mini-group from September 29 – October 4 when the top two will progress to the elite stage next year.

"It's great to be able to have the first Under-17 international games in Mayo and I hope the public to come out to watch these good young players," said Mohan.

"Many of them have only recently moved to the UK and we'll have a look to see how they've settled in."

Schoolboys and schoolgirls are free into the games, with adult tickets at € 5 which can be purchased at the gate.

Republic of Ireland U-17 Squad:

Peter Burke Sunderland FC

Harry Doherty Charlton Athletic FC

Ryan Rainey Bonagee United FC

Noe Baba Castlebar Celtic FC

Dan Cleary Liverpool FC

Robin Dempsey Aston Villa FC

Kevin Toner Aston Villa FC

Bobby Moseley Birmingham City FC

Craig Donnellan College Corinthians FC

Conor Dimaio Sheffield United FC

Jack Byrne Manchester City FC

Jordan Toland Swilly Rovers FC

Val Feeney Athlone Town FC

Dean O'Halloran Fulham FC

Alex O'Hanlon Liverpool FC

Eoghan Stokes Leeds United FC

Stephen Confey St. Kevin's Boys FC

Corey Galvin Ipswich Town FC

Jake Mulraney Nottingham Forest FC.

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