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20-year-old McIlroy one of the big winners of the inter-pro series
The Ulster wing has shown his promise in three starts over recent weekends. By Murray Kinsella Tuesday 12 Jan 2021, 9:58 AM Jan 12th 2021, 9:58 AM 9,759 Views 10 Comments
Ethan McIlroy started and finished all three of Ulster s inter-pros.
Image: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO
Image: Laszlo Geczo/INPHO
THE FESTIVE INTER-pros are often a launchpad for young Irish players and the 2020/21 series has allowed us to see a little more of the emerging talent in the provinces.
20-year-old Ulster wing Ethan McIlroy is one of the big winners from recent weeks, having put together three impressive 80-minute outings for Dan McFarland’s side as they beat Connacht and Munster before a frustrating loss to Leinster last weekend.