18/10/2021
John Egan, Chiedozie Ogbene and Caoimhin Kelleher play for Ireland.
Congratulations to past students of Presentation Schools on recent performances for Ireland!
Chiedozie Ogbene (Rotherham) is a past pupil of Bunscoil Chriost Ri and Colaiste Chriost Ri in Turners Cross, Cork.He speaks very positively of his schools and of the encouragement he got growing up in Cork. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Chiedozie is the first African born player to play for Ireland. Becoming fully part of Cork culture, he also played Gaelic Football with the famous Nemo Rangers club!
Caoimhin Kelleher (Liverpool) is a past pupil of PBC Cork, where his late father, Ray (R.I.P.) was a member of staff. Caoimhin maintains close contact with Pres friends in Cork, and last Christmas supported the Danny Crowley Virtual Swim in aid of the Mercy Hospital Services to children with cancer.
John Egan (Sheffield United) is the most senior of the trio and recently captained Ireland. John is a past student of Colaiste an Spioraid Naoimh, Bishopstown, Cork. He sent a message by Zoom to the CSN Graduation Ceremony last year.
Best wishes to Caoimhin, Chiedozie and John from all in the Presentation Family! We are proud of you! Beir bua!
https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2021/1011/1253054-special-and-proud-moment-kelleher-starts-qatar-game/
https://www.the42.ie/chiedozie-ogbene-2-5565246-Oct2021/?utm_source=shortlink
Caoimhin Kelleher will make his first start for Ireland in Tuesday night's friendly international against Qatar at the Aviva Stadium.
