SILVER MEDALS & EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFICATION FOR IRELAND U20 MEN!
A hugely successful weekend in Largs, Scotland, saw our Ireland U20 Men secure silver medals at the Small Countries Association Championships, along with qualification for the second round of the CEV U20 European Championship 2027!
Ireland opened their campaign in convincing fashion with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Northern Ireland, before suffering a 3-1 defeat to eventual champions Iceland.
The boys responded brilliantly in their final group match, securing a crucial 3-1 victory over hosts Scotland to book their place in the Gold Medal Match and secure European Championship qualification! 💪
Facing Iceland once again in the final, Ireland battled hard but ultimately fell 3–1, bringing their campaign to a close with a well-deserved silver medal. 🥈
Ireland’s Results:
- Ireland 3-0 Northern Ireland
- Ireland 1-3 Iceland
- Ireland 3-1 Scotland
- Final: Ireland 1-3 Iceland
THREE IRISH PLAYERS NAMED IN THE SUPER 7!
Adding to the team’s achievements, three Irish players earned places in the tournament’s Super 7 – Team of the Tournament, recognising their outstanding individual performances throughout the competition.
Dawid Gawel – Outside Hitter
Ruari McKenna – Middle Blocker
Sean Eardley – Libero
A fantastic achievement for all three players!
Beyond the medals, this tournament marks another important step forward for the squad, with the opportunity to test themselves against stronger European opposition in the next round of qualification.
A huge congratulations to all our players, coaches and support staff for their commitment and hard work throughout the campaign, and thank you to everyone who supported the team along the way.
SCA Silver Medallists
European Championship Second Round Qualification
Three Super 7 Selections
A proud weekend for Irish volleyball and plenty more to come from this group!
Éire Abú!
