Manning and Murphy named in Republic of Ireland squads

Ryan Manning in action for the Republic of Ireland during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European play-off semi-final against Czechia back in March. | Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

placeholder image — Ryan Manning in action for the Republic of Ireland during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European play-off semi-final against Czechia back in March. | Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Manning named in senior squad, while Murphy is included in U-21 panel

Ryan Manning has been named in the 26-man squad for the Republic of Ireland's upcoming four UEFA Nations League fixtures, including the two controversial fixtures with Israel.

Alex Murphy before the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Qatar in Dublin in May. | Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile.

The Boys in Green will take on Kosovo in Pristina on Thursday next, September 24, before travelling to Hungary to take on Israel on Sunday September 27. They return to Dublin to take on Austria on Thursday October 1, before travelling back to eastern Europe to face Israel in Serbia in what should be a home game for Heimir Hallgrimsson's side, but has been moved 2,500kms away to be played behind closed doors for security reasons.

Meanwhile, Alex Murphy has been included in the 22-man squad for the U-21 European qualifiers against Slovakia, Kazakhstan, and England.

The Republic of Ireland are away to Slovakia on Friday September 25, before hosting Kazakhstan and England at Turners Cross on Tuesday September 29 and October 6 respectively.