 Peter Shields (captain)
North Down & Northern
Right Hand Top Order Bat; Wicketkeeper
May be asked to fulfil the opening bat role to take advantage of the fielding restrictions. His positive batting style could prove invaluable at the top of the innings. Peter had a successful 1998 season in club cricket having just missed out on selection for the 1998 World Cup.
 Conor Armstrong
North County & Leinster
Right Medium Fast Bowler; Left Hand Middle Order Bat
Always a tight seamer whose forceful batting has made him into a genuine all-rounder.
 Daniel Gaughran
Clontarf & Leinster
Right Hand Middle Order Bat; Right Medium
Now studying and playing in London. Daniel's experience in the 1998 Youth World Cup in South Africa will be a valuable asset in this competition.
 Ryan Haire
North Down & Northern
Left Hand Bat; Leg Spin
Ryan's bowling has now taken second place behind his positive middle order batting. His ability to up the scoring rate makes him invaluable in limited over matches. Son of former International Robin from whom he inherits his competitive attitude on the field.
 Keith Hogg
Cliftonville & Northern
Leg Spin; Right Hand Lower Order Bat
Although playing in only his first season in the top division of the local league, Keith has already shown that he has more than just a leg-spinner in his armoury. If there will be enough bounce in the pitches for him to show his true potential only time will tell.
 Dominick Joyce
Merrion & Leinster
Right Hand Top Order Bat
A batsman who always looks as if he has plenty of time to play his shots. Dominick follows his two older brothers in representing Ireland at this level. Brother Ed is currently playing in the Ireland Senior XI.
 Richard Kee
Donemana & North West
Right Hand Middle Order Bat
Although still eligible for the Under 17 side, Richard's forceful middle order batting has won him a place in this squad. One of the two North West representatives in the panel who both play for the Donemana club.
 John Mooney
North County & Leinster
Left Hand Middle Order Bat; Right Medium
John's ambition is to join older brother Paul in the senior national team. Another who is still under 17, he already has several seasons of senior cricket experience behind him. A composed left hand bat with the ability to keep the scoreboard ticking over.
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 Adrian McCoubrey
Ballymena & Northern
Right Fast Medium; Right Hand Lower Order Bat
Adrian made a big impact in his debut season in senior club cricket in 1998 and has already represented his province at senior level this season. His genuine pace and aggression have been evident at the winter nets where he has practised with the senior national squad.
 Dwayne McGerrigle
Donemana & North West
Right Fast Medium; Right Hand Lower Order Bat
Already a senior international, Dwayne was Man of the Match on his debut taking five wickets in Ireland's 1st Round NatWest Trophy victory over Northumberland. As quick as any bowler in the World Cup in 1998 he has the ability to surprise even the best batsmen. His reputation as a big hitter hides the fact that he can bat anywhere, a genuine all rounder.
 Alan O'Prey
North Down & Northern
Left Hand Middle Order Bat; Right Medium
Alan has played for Ireland at all the international lower age levels, scoring a century at Under 15 level. A left-handed strokemaker who has recently begun opening the innings for his club with some success. Will probably in the middle order in this squad, but who knows? A medium pace seamer who can be hard to get away.
 Keith Spelman
Clontarf & Leinster
Left Arm Spinner; Lower Order Batsman
Keith made a big impression in the 1998 World Cup where he bowled with control and consistency. Toured England with the Ireland Development XI last season. A more than useful batsman who is technically sound and confident about his ability to score runs when needed.
 Andrew White
North Down & Northern
Right Hand Top Order Batsman; Off spin Bowler
The fourth member of the North Down Club in this squad, Andrew has the reputation of being an accomplished opening batsman. His improving offspin will also provide an alternative option to the legspinners in the squad.
 Ian Johnston
Manager
Ian has been Coach or Manager at 5 International Youth Tournaments, starting in Belfast in 1987. He has served the Irish Cricket Union in various roles as international player, selector, coach, manager and Coaching Development Officer.
 Bobby Rao
Coach
As the national team's batting coach assisting National Coach Mike Hendrick, Bobby takes charge of this squad in his own right. A former Indian Test batsman and leg-spinner who has made his home in Ireland. His influence is apparent at all levels in the national coaching structure.
 Simon Harland MCSP SRP
Physiotherapist
This is Simon's first tournament with the Irish Cricket Union. He is an associate partner in the South Belfast Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic having worked in various hospitals and clinics since qualifying in 1995. He enjoys sailing, windsurfing and rock climbing in his spare time.
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