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While Irish fans were delighted to see James McClean make the plane for Euro 2012 with today's squad announcement, the biggest shock was the withdrawal of James McCarthy.

After much speculation, it was James McCarthy who was the mystery Irish player who will not be heading to Euro 2012. Here's how the full squad announcement unfolded today.

With time ticking down to the Euros, we have a look at which potential members of the Euro 2012 squad are making waves and the others who might be making alternative holiday plans.

The tremendously harsh red card issued to Dublin wing back James McCarthy during the clash with Mayo on Saturday night is to be appealed by the Dublin County Board.

Jonathan Walters and James McCarthy have both been included in the Ireland squad for the upcoming European qualifiers against Andorra and Armenia.

Darron Gibson is a major doubt for Ireland’s double header with Slovakia and Russia next weekend, opening the door for James McCarthy’s return to the squad.

James McCarthy and Jonathan Walters have been left out of the Ireland squad for the crucial double header with Slovakia and Russia next month.

20-year-old Irish international James McCarthy could set for a big money move from the DW Stadium this summer – if Arsenal stump up a €20m fee.

The Ireland squad to face Croatia in a friendly next month includes James McCarthy, but there’s no place for Anthony Stokes.

Blackburn Rovers have had an €11 million bid for occasional Irish international James McCarthy rejected by Wigan Athletic.

Every weekday here on JOE this summer, we're going to be bringing you all the latest from the cash-crazy world of the transfer window - live and updated throughout the day.

Five Irish players were conspicuous by their absence for the 5-0 win over Northern Ireland on Tuesday night. JOE can exclusively reveal their whereabouts.

So, a few so-called Irishmen went AWOL on the national team for an end-of-season friendly last night – here’s five drop-outs in some other fields.

With players and fans alike failing to show up, the mood is bleak in the Irish camp ahead of next week's big Euro 2012 qualifier in Macedonia.

Giovanni Trapattoni has hit out at the absentees from last night’s win over Northern Ireland and cast major doubt over their future in an Irish jersey.

Confusion surrounding the absence of James McCarthy and Marc Wilson put a dampener on Ireland’s 5-0 Carling Nations Cup win over Northern Ireland last night.

Just days after helping to miraculously keep Wigan Athletic in the Premier League, James McCarthy has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland squad.

James McCarthy had admitted that his first start for Ireland was a frustrating experience, but is hoping to secure a regular starting berth in the future.

Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has admitted that James McCarthy endured a difficult night against Uruguay, but that he will have more opportunities to prove his worth in the future.

Kenny Dalglish and Carlo Ancelotti have both targeted Wigan's James McCarthy, according to reports in the Sunday People.

The international future of James McCarthy should be completely resolved this weekend after Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni revealed that the Wigan midfielder will play against Macedonia.

Wigan midfielder James McCarthy has moved to dismiss speculation that he is to turn his back on his international career with the Republic of Ireland.

After the inclusion of James McCarthy in the Irish squad, JOE ponders whether the time has come for the talented midfielder to get the chance to nail his colours to the mast.

Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has given the strongest hint yet that he is prepared to start James McCarthy in the Euro 2012 qualifying clash with Macedonia on Saturday week.

Wigan midfielder James McCarthy has been named in the Republic of Ireland squad for the Euro 2012 qualifying clash with Macedonia and the friendly with Uruguay later this month.

Wayne Rooney will discover today if he faces a ban for his elbow to the side of James McCarthy’s head, which could keep him out of the upcoming fixtures against Chelsea and Liverpool.

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has revealed that James McCarthy will not answer Trapattoni's call up, but reports hint he may move to a bigger Premier League club.

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has made ominous comments about the international career of James McCarthy, suggesting that he has a big decision to make.

Giovanni Trapattoni’s shoddy handling of James McCarthy is worrying as far as the future is concerned, writes Ken Early.

Robbie Keane and James McCarthy have pulled out of the Ireland squad for this week’s Carling Nations Cup clash with Wales.

Wigan midfielder James McCarthy has been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for the Carling Nations Cup clash with Wales next Tuesday.

James McCarthy will not only miss out on a certain cap for Ireland but will miss eight to ten weeks of Premier League action.