Cowper-Gray called up to Ireland U19 squad

Shamrock Rovers defender Della Cowper Gray has been called up to the Ireland U19 squad for two friendlies in Portugal next week. 

The Kilcullen girl has broken into the Shamrock Rovers team this season and has been rewarded for her performances by being called up by manager Dave Connell for the games against Portugal on Wednesday, October 22nd and then against USA on Saturday, October 25th.

Manager Dave Connell will use the games as preparation for three upcoming EURO Qualifiers against against Sweden (November 26th), Poland (November 29th) and Bulgaria (December 2nd).

Ireland WU19 Squad 

Goalkeepers: Enya Carthy (New Jersey Institute, USA), Meave Gayer (ECNL Celtic, USA) 

Defenders: Lucy O’Rourke (Shelbourne), Lillie Quivlan Coulson (Durham), Della Cowper-Gray (Shamrock Rovers), Aibhlinn Cotter (Treaty United), Sophia Leonard (Arsenal), Clodagh Daly (Treaty United), Emma Gaughran (Bohemians)

Midfielders: Aoibhe Brennan (Bohemians), Ella Kelly (Shamrock Rovers), Hannah Healy (Bohemians), Lauren Bowe (Arsenal), Lucy Fitzgerald (Athlone Town), Finley Newell (Lonestar, USA) 

Forwards: Katie Lawlee (Treaty United), Anna Butler (Shamrock Rovers), Hazel Donegan (Athlone Town), Hannah O’Brien (Bohemians), Katie O’Reilly (Shamrock Rovers), Maeve Wollmer (Shelbourne)