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# Making the step up

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'He has only recently turned 17, so it is a step up. But we think he's ready for it'

Ireland U21 manager Stephen Kenny has backed striker Troy Parrott to succeed for the national team.

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Mar 13th 2019, 5:18 PM

'Great examples of players who seized their opportunities' - Ulster award contracts to academy trio

Eric O’Sullivan, Michael Lowry and James Hume have all secured their first senior deals with the province.

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Feb 20th 2019, 3:44 PM