James Nominated for FAI Schools International Footballer of the Year

James Morahan, a student at St. Joseph’s Patrician College in Galway, has been shortlisted for the FAI Schools International Footballer of the Year award. The nomination makes him the first player from Galway to reach this stage since 2014, when Ryan Manning earned the accolade. In 1995, Colin Hawkins was also a recipient.

The selection process is overseen by the Football Association of Ireland and recognises outstanding performances at school level across the country. Morahan’s inclusion follows a string of strong displays for his college side in recent inter‑school competitions, earning him national attention.

Milford residents can take pride in seeing a fellow Irish player achieve such recognition, even though the award is not directly linked to Donegal. The local football community has also seen other nominees from the county; Rowan McGroarty was named among the finalists for Schools International Player of the Year, as reported by Donegal Live and Donegal News.

The shortlist will be announced in the coming weeks, with the final winner expected to be revealed at a ceremony later this summer. Morahan’s nomination is seen as a testament to the quality of coaching and talent development at St. Joseph’s Patrician College, which has produced several notable footballers over recent years.

For further details on James Morahan’s nomination and the FAI Schools awards, see Galway Bay FM.

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