Six players from the Badenoch clubs selected for Scotland
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Kingussie and Newtonmore will be well represented when the Scotland-Ireland international resumes after the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Mowi Shinty Hurling International will take place on Saturday 21st October at Páirc Esler in Newry.
Scotland boss Garry Reid has selected six players from the two Badenoch clubs.
Newtonmore's Craig Ritchie, Iain Robinson and Steven MacDonald will play alongside Kingussie captain James Falconer and his teammates Robert Mabon and Ruaridh Anderson who scored the late winner in the Camanachd Cup Final.
Reid will be supported by assistants, Alan MacRae and Robert Geddes as well as trainer Gavin Campbell and physio Alison Thomson.
The 20 man squad to face off against Ireland next month is: Andrew King (Kyles Athletic); Blair MacFarlane (Oban Camanachd); Blair Morrison (Caberfeidh); Craig Morrison (Caberfeidh); Craig Ritchie (Newtonmore); Daniel MacCuish (Oban Camanachd); Daniel Sloss (Oban Camanachd); Danny Kelly (Lovat); Duncan Matheson (Kinlochshiel); Finlay MacRae (Kinlochshiel); Iain Robinson (Newtonmore); James Falconer (Kingussie); John Gillies (Skye); Kevin Bartlett (Caberfeidh); Robert Mabon (Kingussie); Roddy MacDonald (Kyles Athletic); Ruaridh Anderson (Kingussie); Scott MacDonald (Kyles Athletic); Steven MacDonald (Newtonmore) & Stuart MacDonald (Lovat).
Steven MacKenzie, president of the Camanachd Association, said: "We are thrilled to bring back the MOWI shinty/hurling international match after the break and we can't wait to witness the exciting rivalry between Scotland and Ireland once again.
"This event showcases the great level of talent in both sports and celebrates the rich cultural ties that unite our nations.
"We are sure that the squad selected will do the sport, and indeed the nation proud come October 21.
Ian Roberts, Mowi Communications Director said: “As a proud sponsor of shinty, we are thrilled to witness the return of the game between Scotland and Ireland.
"This rivalry embodies the spirit of camaraderie and competition, showcasing the deep-rooted connection between the two nations through these native sports.
"Everyone at Mowi wishes Garry and the rest of the Scotland squad all the best come October 21."
Larry McCarthy, GAA President, said: “We welcome the resumption of our collaboration with our friends, and neighbours and sporting cousins in Alba agus An Cumann Camanachd to stage the Ireland-Scotland international.
“This match is an opportunity to celebrate our ties and the cultural links between our proud peoples – chief among which are the games of hurling and shinty which share a common ancestor.”
