"'Younger people see images of Ireland that is not the Ireland I know on TV sometimes. This is the Ireland I know'"
"Colin O'Brien says he's proud of the Ireland U-17 group who have exited the World Cup finals in Qatar with a 3-1 loss to Switzerland as he insists what they have done in the tournament for the country is bigger than just sport."
"It's the Swiss who advance to the quarter-finals as they came out on top with a superb second-half display, following an even first-half."
Colin O'Brien praised the Ireland U-17 squad despite their 3-1 defeat to Switzerland, saying the players' contribution to the country transcends sport. He contrasted misleading televised images of Ireland seen by younger people with the Ireland he knows, emphasizing national pride. Switzerland progressed to the quarter-finals after delivering a superb second-half display following an even first half. The match ended with Switzerland prevailing 3-1, eliminating Ireland from the World Cup finals in Qatar. O'Brien reiterated pride in how the team represented the country and the wider significance of their tournament performance.
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