I didn't mention Catholics, I said ROI internationals. Be surprised if even 5 have played for them this century and more than 10 ever. The bigotry still runs deep up there.
I don't see much of a difference tbh and Smallbone and Manning are mostly English. I think Martin wouldn't consider it in his purchases.
Is Manning mostly English? From Galway isn't he? I think it does have an impact tbh. Otherwise they'd have more regularly had ROI internationals play for them.