Jayson Molumby has been named in Heimir Hallgrimsson's first Republic of Ireland squad with the Boys in Green due to face England and Greece in Dublin next month.
The 25 year old from Cappoquin has represented his country on 24 occasions at senior level.
Molumby's last appearance for the Republic of Ireland came against New Zealand in a 1-1 draw in November 2023.
The West Bromwich Albion midfielder has been a constant for the West Midlands side so far this season.
Recent Everton signing and Youghal native Jake O'Brien has been named alongside club captain Séamus Coleman.
Fellow Premier League defenders named in the squad are Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town), Nathan Collins (Brentford) and Andrew Omobamidele (Nottingham Forest). Celtic defender Liam Scales is also named.
There is a first call-up for Leicester City winger Kasey McAteer as he has received international clearance from FIFA to represent the Boys in Green.
Brighton and Hove Albion's Evan Ferguson is included amongst the forwards having recovered from an ankle injury. He is joined by Adam Idah (Celtic), Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich Town), Chiedozie Ogbene (Ipswich Town), Callum Robinson (Cardiff City) and Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar)
Josh Cullen misses an Ireland squad for the first time in four years due to injury.
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