Republic of Ireland - European Team Championship 2009

[APAT]

I"m sad to announce that Len Collin; victorious captain of the Irish team that won last year"s event, is unable to join us in Luton in November. 

On the plus side, I"m really pleased to announce the appointment of Brendan Byrne as player captain of the Republic of Ireland team.  Brendan made the final table of the Irish Amateur Championship in 2007 and was a member of the successful Irish team that took Brighton by storm last year.

The very best of luck to Brendan and I"m sure he will be confirming his team selection very shortly.

[allinbob2]

Brendan,

Congrats,  I would like to put my name in the hat for the Ireland team if you havent picked it yet!!

Dave

[Swinebag]

Brendan,

Congrats,  I would like to put my name in the hat for the Ireland team if you havent picked it yet!!

Dave

And there was I thinking you were northern Irish...or is that a "dont even go there" comment

[TheSnapper]

Thanks Des, Len will be a hard act to follow for sure and will definately be missed at the bar

[TheSnapper]

[Chipaccrual]

Great picks Brendan.  I see you"ve gone down the Scottish route of keeping us waiting for the final pick.  

Sorry to hear Len couldn"t make it, but can"t think of a better person to step into his shoes.

Good luck guys.

[Cyntaf]

Very best of luck Brendan and the gang.

[coprey]

Best of luck Brendan and the rest of the team. Look forward to meeting you all in Luton.

[allinbob2]

Brendan,

Congrats,  I would like to put my name in the hat for the Ireland team if you havent picked it yet!!

Dave

And there was I thinking you were northern Irish...or is that a "dont even go there" comment

I have a Polish cousin as well if there desperate enough!!!!!  Woop Woop

[Laxie]

Sorry to hear Len can"t make it but a big congratulations to Brendan and your picks for the Irish team!  Keep it in Ireland Lads!!!

[SirPercival]

Will miss Len and sorry to hear that he can"t be there to had over the trophey to Scotland.

But very pleased to hear Brendan and John are making a return. Congrats to you both, and Colin. Can"t wait to hear who the 4th pick is - get a move on Brendan  

[Ant1966]

[GiMac]

Congrats fella. Let"s stuff the english again!!!  

[TheSnapper]

[coprey]

Congrats to Mark, and to Brendan for picking what looks like a great team.