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Two Waterford players named on Republic of Ireland 27-man squad

Two Waterford players named on Republic of Ireland 27-man squad

Stephen Kenny has called up two Waterford players to his Republic of Ireland senior squad ahead of next month's friendly matches.

Cappoquin native and Preston North End player Jayson Molumby will travel to the Spanish Camp, along with Tranmere Rovers defender and Waterford native Lee O'Connor.

Meanwhile, the Irish boss has rewarded four new players with a call-up, including the highly-rated Norwich City 18-year-old defender Andrew Omabamidele for his excellent finish to the season in the English Championship.

He will be joined in the camp in Spain and matches against Andorra and Hungary by St Mirren player of the season Jamie McGrath.

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Fellow ex-League of Ireland player Chiedozie Ogbene, now with Rotherham United, and Shamrock Rovers playmaker Danny Mandroiu are also included.

Ireland will travel to Barcelona, Spain to face Andorra on Thursday, June 3 before travelling to Budapest to take on Hungary on Tuesday, June 8.

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