Waterford FC in negotiations to sign former Ireland international Eddie Nolan

Eddie Nolan in action for the Republic of Ireland against South Africa at Thomond Park in 2009. Picture: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE

Marc Bircham is aiming to bolster Waterford’s survival bid by recruiting ex-Ireland defender Eddie Nolan.

Capped three times by Giovanni Trapattoni in 2009, the 32-year-old is willing to complete his long career with his hometown club.