Young Dunlavin soccer star Conor scores twice for Ireland and English club side in whirlwind few days

Photos by Dave Barrett

It was a big week in the nascent career of young Dunlavin soccer star Conor Carty as the Wicklow teenager bagged two goals for the Irish under 17 side as they beat Turkey twice in two days.

Carty scored the second goal in a 3-0 win over the Turks on Tuesday night in Tallaght Stadium, and he fired home a fantastic volley to complete the scoring in a 4-1 win over the same opposition in Tallaght once again on Thursday.

A former GAA star at underage level for the St Nicholas club Dunlavin, Carty moved to English club Wolves last year. He was on target for their under 18 side last Sunday as he scored the final goal in a 4-1 victory over West Brom.

With Ireland set to host the U17 European Championships next year, Carty will be hoping to be a key figure for his country.