Three new call-ups and a return for Glenn Whelan in Mick McCarthy's first Ireland squad

Also included is Aston Villa's Glenn Whelan, who was expected to have played his last game for Ireland after captaining the side in a 36-minute ceremonial cameo against Northern Ireland in November.

Three new call-ups and a return for Glenn Whelan in Mick McCarthy's first Ireland squad
Thu, 07 Mar, 2019 - 11:55
Stephen Barry

Newport County striker Padraig Amond, Luton Town forward James Collins, and Bournemouth goalkeeper Mark Travers have been handed first call-ups to the Republic of Ireland squad by Mick McCarthy.

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