Kildare student Michael Noonan returned to school this morning after making history

Rathangan school honours 16-year-old Shamrock Rovers playerplaceholder image
Rathangan school honours 16-year-old Shamrock Rovers player

Rathangan school honours 16-year-old Shamrock Rovers player

Kildare soccer sensation, Michael Noonan was back behind the desk this morning at Ardscoil Rath Iomgháin this morning after making history in Norway last night. 

The 16-year-old Ellistown lad became the youngest scorer in the history of group/league phase of European club competition when he put the ball in the net for Shamrock Rovers. 

In a post on social media this morning, his proud school acknowledged his achievement. 

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