Pictured at the launch are Jordan Reynolds, Pupil Nagle Community College, Ronan McCarthy, Principal Nagle Community College, Noel King, Ireland u21 Manager, Ted Owens, CE Cork ETB and John Caulfield, Cork City FC Manager.  Photo Darragh Kane.

The Nagle Community College & Cork City Football Club (FC) Academy was officially launched today by Noel King, Manager of Ireland Under-21 Men’s. The Academy is a unique partnership providing senior cycle students of Nagle Community College with the opportunity to combine education and elite football skills.

Commenting at the launch Ted Owens, Chief Executive of Cork Education and Training Board commented: “The Nagle Community College & Cork City FC Academy will be the first of its kind in Cork and will help identify and develop talented young players in the region. The academy programmes offers students the opportunity to broaden their educational learning while participating in a fully comprehensive training and playing programme.”

Nagle Community College Principal Ronan McCarthy added: “Nagle Community College has a long tradition of success in schools competitions and has produced incredible footballers in the past including Alan Browne and Gearoid Morrissey, both of whom have gone on to play professional football. This is a fantastic opportunity for senior cycle students enrolled at Nagle Community College and we are absolutely delighted to partner with Cork City FC on this.”

see full story on Cameo Communications website or for more information on the Academy see Nagle Community College website.