Defender has not played in an official match for Ireland or his club Stoke since January

Johnny Hayes, Alex Pearce, Paul McShane and Anthony Pilkington all now on standby

Under-21 and Oxford United winger’s club form rewarded with his first senior call up

Meanwhile, Robbie Brady scooped the award for young player of the year in Donnybrook

Ireland manager has named his 40-man provisional squad for two upcoming friendlies

Ireland manager says players in regular action for clubs will have advantage

Defender failed to establish himself at Derby County

McGeady and Gibson could do with more first team opportunities before June

Stephen Quinn will miss out on next month’s Euro 2016 play-offs through injury

Many of the players named in provisional 37-man squad aren’t starting for their clubs

Republic of Ireland left back looking to emulate the exploits of Ian Harte

John O’Shea says he feels ‘very privileged’ to be named senior player of the Year at FAI International awards.

Another giantkilling will have to wait until replay after a scrappy affair at Valley Parade

Who impressed and who didn’t as Ireland round off 2014 with an 4-1 victory

Stoke midfielder named in 36-man extended squad for Parkhead qualifier

Everton boss Roberto Martinez says full back will also miss qualifier in Germany

Everton midfielder struggling with quad strain but Coleman included for Gibraltar

Still no word from West Ham’s Mark Noble and no place for Apoel frontman Cillian Sheridan

It’s about time Martin O’Neill’s men got to play a competitive game

Kevin Doyle and Alex Pearce score as Republic of Ireland win low-key friendly