Striker Daryl Murphy has been included in Martin O’Neill’s final 27-man squad for their Euro 2016 qualifier against Gibraltar in Dublin next Saturday. The 31-year-old will be looking to add to his 12 full caps.

Loanee Blues striker Conor Sammon was also included in O’Neill’s provisional 37-man party but has been left out of the reduced squad.

Ireland’s second fixture during the international break is against Germany in Gelsenkirchen on Tuesday 14th October.

Republic of Ireland: David Forde (Millwall), Shay Given (Aston Villa), Keiren Westwood (Sheffield Wednesday), Rob Elliot (Newcastle United), Richard Keogh (Derby County), Marc Wilson (Stoke City), Seamus Coleman (Everton), John O’Shea (Sunderland), Alex Pearce (Reading), Ciaran Clark (Aston Villa), Stephen Ward (Burnley), Jeff Hendrick (Derby County), Glenn Whelan (Stoke City), Darron Gibson (Everton), Aiden McGeady (Everton), Jon Walters (Stoke City), Anthony Pilkington (Cardiff City), James McClean (Wigan), Robbie Brady (Hull City), Stephen Quinn (Hull City), David Meyler (Hull City), Wes Hoolahan (Norwich City), Robbie Keane (LA Galaxy), Shane Long (Southampton), Daryl Murphy (Ipswich Town), Kevin Doyle (Crystal Palace), Anthony Stokes (Celtic).

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BotesdaleBlue added 15:39 - Oct 4 Well deserved for the improvement he has made under Mick and TC's coaching. He has also added consistency to his game, which he never had under his loan spells. Just come back fit please!
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Swailsey added 16:00 - Oct 4 Well earned!
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Superblue95 added 17:50 - Oct 4 Hope he gets a decent run out and maybe even bag himself a goal
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BLUEBEAT added 23:16 - Oct 4 reduced after simmering and due to be deconstructed and offered on a plate.
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bluelady added 12:25 - Oct 5 Playing the best football of his life ATM thanks to having a "home team" before he has never settled or been loaned out. Well done to our coaching staff!!
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