A big day for the Airtricity League Champions.
Dundalk duo Daryl Horgan and Andy Boyle have been included in the provisional Republic of Ireland squad for the World Cup qualifier with Austria this month.
The form of Horgan in particular this season has prompted calls for his inclusion in the national squad and both he and defender Andy Boyle have been delivered a huge confidence boost ahead of Dundalk’s Europa League clash with Zenit St. Petersburg later this week.
The big absentee from the squad is Southampton striker Shane Long, with manager Martin O’Neill confirming he will definitely miss what is a crucial clash in Vienna on November 12.
Everton’s James McCarthy, meanwhile, is considered a doubt for the game, but he has been included in the provisional squad.
Republic of Ireland Provisional Squad
Goalkeepers: Darren Randolph (West Ham United), Keiren Westwood (Sheffield Wednesday), Colin Doyle (Bradford City), Ian Lawlor (Manchester City), Danny Rogers (Falkirk*)
Defenders: Seamus Coleman (Everton), Cyrus Christie, Richard Keogh, Alex Pearce (Derby County), John O’Shea (Sunderland), Ciaran Clark (Newcastle United), Paul McShane (Reading), Shane Duffy (Brighton & Hove Albion), Andy Boyle (Dundalk), Stephen Ward (Burnley)
Midfielders: Aiden McGeady (Preston North End*), James McClean (West Bromwich Albion), Jeff Hendrick (Burnley), James McCarthy (Everton), Stephen Quinn (Reading), Glenn Whelan (Stoke City), Harry Arter (Bournemouth), Eunan O’Kane (Leeds United), David Meyler (Hull City), Stephen Gleeson (Birmingham City), Conor Hourihane (Barnsley), Robbie Brady, Wes Hoolahan (Norwich City), Callum O’Dowda (Bristol City), Jonathan Hayes (Aberdeen), Daryl Horgan (Dundalk)
Forwards: Jonathan Walters (Stoke City), Adam Rooney (Aberdeen), Kevin Doyle (Colorado Rapids), David McGoldrick (Ipswich Town)
*Indicates player is currently on loan
