John Gavin, Castlebar Celtic,

became the first Mayo player to capped for Ireland at youth (under-18)level on May 3rd, 1981. He played at right full back in the Irish side which defeated a Welsh Schools F.A. selection by 3-0 at Terryland Park, Galway.

Joe Mulroy, Westport United,

was honoured with an Irish cap at youths level in 18th October, 1985, when he starred in the Republic's 6-3 victory over Northern Ireland at Tolka Park, Dublin.

Simon Webb, Ballyhaunis,

Sean Malee

The Kiltimagh teenager was capped by the Irish Youth (Under-18) side in the 1-1 draw with Northern Ireland in a Home Nations international clash at Newry on January 18th, 2000. A member of Galway United, he was one of three Mayo players selected on an historic night for soccer in Mayo.

John O'Hara

The Foxford goalkeeper who had been an All-Ireland finalist with the Mayo minors in the summer of 1999 last year, secured his first taste of international football in the 1-1 draw by the Irish youth (under-18) side against Northern Ireland in a Home Nations international clash at Newry on January 18th, 2000. He is a member of Belvedere F.C., Dublin.

Luke Byrne, Knock United

The talented midfielder was capped by the Irish Schoolboys (Under-14) side in the draw with Holland in an international match at Dublin on Wednesday, November 8th, 2000. The Kiltimagh-based star subsequently signed for Leeds United where he hopes to make a professional career in the game.

Claire Egan, Westport United.

Won a total of ten caps with Irish (Under-18) ladies team from 1998 to 2000. A native of louisburgh, she also won an All-Ireland senior ladies Gaelic football title in 1999.

Ashling O'Callaghan, Westport United.

Now on the books of Shamrock Rovers, Ashling was capped for three times by the Irish (Under-18) ladies team in 1997.

Michelle Ruane, Straide & Foxford.

She won an Irish cap at under-17 level in July, 2002, in a game against an English selection.

Louise Fahy, Ballinrobe Town.

Starred in goal in an under-15 Schools Home Nations international tournament in March, 2002.

Ashling Concannon, Ballinrobe Town.

Starred in goal in an under-15 Schools Home Nationals international tournament in March, 2002, alongside her club mate, Louise Fahy.

Eilis Nevin, Kiltimagh & Knock United.

She made her international debut for Ireland in an under-19 ladies clash against Scotland in Dublin on February 22nd, 2003. She was selected on the Irish squad for the UEFA qualifying series in England from April 1st to 19th,2003.

Kenneth O'Malley, Ballinrobe Town.

He was selected on the Republic of Ireland's under016 international team against Northern Ireland at Belfast on fMarch 16th, 2002.

Jonathon Griffin, Manulla

The clever attacker was capped for Ireland at under-14 level in an international match against the Welsh Schools F.A. on February 21st, 2002.

James Burke, Ballina Town.

The skilful midfielder was selected for Ireland in an under-14 international against the Welsh Schools F.A, at Clonsaugh, Dublin, on February 21st, 2002.

Niamh Devaney, Straide & Foxford United.

She had the distinction of wearing the No. 1 jersey for Ireland in an under-17 international against England on away soil in June 2001.

Dylan Webb, Kiltimagh/Knock United.

Represented his country in the Danone (Under-12) International tournament in Paris in April, 2003. Even had the distinction of playing against Brazil.

Ross Kenny, Ballina Town.

Starred for the Republic of Ireland in the Danone (Under-12) International tournament in Paris in April, 2003. Like Webb, he also had the distinction of playing against Brazil.

Karen Lilly