Ireland have named their Under 15 squad which will play seven matches in ten days on a tour of Scotland and England next month.

The Irish take on traditional rivals Scotland in the Celtic Cup, a three 50-over match series plus a T20 starting on Monday August 7th before heading South to play Surrey, Hertfordshire and the West Indies at Merchant Taylor's School.

Former Ireland A international Brian Allen is Head Coach and he admitted squad selection was difficult given the number of talented youngsters at this particular age-group. "This squad as ever wasn't easily selected with lots of competition for places, although we are very happy with this exciting group of players we've got," said Allen. "We have a testing 12 days of touring this year which will really challenge the squad. I look forward to getting everyone together and seeing these promising players forge new friendships and enjoy performing together."

Ireland U15 Squad

• Luke Allison (Donacloney)
• Nathan Doak (Lisburn)
• Levi Dougherty (Donemana)
• Gavin Hoey (Pembroke)
• James Hunter (Instonians)
• Samuel Johannes de Klerk (Malahide),
• Archie Johnston (CSNI)
• Kyle Magee (Killyclooney)
• Reece Malone (Derriaghy)
• Nathan McGuire++ (Rush)
• Oliver Metcalfe (Instonians)
• Scott Ruttle (YMCA)
• Alex Stiles** (Railway Union)
• Tim Tector (YMCA)
• Mitchell Thompson (YMCA)

++Nathan McGuire will play in Merchants Taylor's tournament only.
** Alex Stiles will play in Scotland series only

Ireland Under 15 Fixtures

• Monday 7th August, 50 overs, Ireland v Scotland at Ayr
• Tuesday 8th August, 50 overs, Ireland v Scotland at Ayr
• Thursday 10th August, 50 overs, Ireland v Scotland at Ayr
• Friday 11th August, T20, Ireland v Scotland at Ayr             

• Monday 14th August, 50 overs,  Ireland v Surrey, at Merchant Taylor's School
• Tuesday 15th August, 50 overs, Ireland v Hertfordshire, at Merchant Taylor's School
• Thursday 17th August, 50 overs, Ireland v West Indies, at Merchant Taylor's School