Longwood's very own Damien Healy, fresh from Christy Ring success with Meath, has been rewarded by receiving yet another call-up to the Ireland Shinty Team.

Hurlers from 17 different counties will represent Ireland this weekend in the annual Hurling Shinty International clash. The Irish squad have home advantage this year with the games taking place at the National Games Development Centre in Abbottstown on Saturday, November 2nd. The Senior match will take place at 2pm.

International matches between Hurling and Shinty teams have taken place since 1896, Scotland being the more victorious team for the majority of the games.

Best of luck to Damo and all the Irish lads!!

Hurling Shinty International - Ireland Senior Team

1 Brian Tracey, Carlow

2 Mikey Boyle, Kerry

3 Joey Boyle, Westmeath

4 Damian Casey, Tyrone

5 Danny Cullen, Donegal

6 Mark Delaney, Kildare

7 Paul Divilly, Kildare

8 Michael Doyle, Carlow

9 Willie Dunphy, Laois

10 Cillian Egan, Roscommon

11 Alan Grant, Derry

12 Damien Healy, Meath

13 Cillian Kiely, Offaly

14 Shane McGovern, Westmeath

15 Ryan Mullaney, Laois

16 Shane Nolan, Kerry

17 Gerard O'Kelly-Lynch, Sligo

18 Keith Raymond, Sligo

19 Caolan Taggart, Down

20 Seán Whelan, Carlow

Team Managers: Willie Maher, Tipperary & Conor Phelan, Kilkenny