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Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Via Mayo, Madrid and France, John Joe Patrick Finn's tale has taken twists and turns on way to Ireland senior call-up
Spanish-born midfielder aiming to realise potential that saw his career begin at Real academy It's a typical Irish story of emigration that has an unusual outcome. Mayo, a county cursed with the need to export its sons and daughters for generations, will eagerly claim credit this weekend if and when a footballer moves from the uncapped section and formally joins the ranks of Ireland internationals, as John Joe Patrick Finn Benoa – to give him his full title – gets on the field of play when Ireland host Senegal.
Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
From Mayo to Madrid, via France, John Joe Patrick Finn's tale has taken twists and turns on way to Ireland senior call-up
It's a typical Irish story of emigration that has an unusual outcome. Mayo, a county cursed with the need to export its sons and daughters for generations, will eagerly claim credit this weekend if and when a footballer moves from the uncapped section and formally joins the ranks of Ireland internationals, as John Joe Patrick Finn Benoa – to give him his full title – gets on the field of play when Ireland host Senegal.
