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Game Changers: Shay Brennan the first foreign-born player to answer Ireland’s call Manchester-born defender blazed a trail subsequently followed by over 100 players

Fine article here by Emmet Malone of The Irish Times on Shay Brennan and the history of players born outside Ireland who've played for the Republic of Ireland.
www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer...
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SEAMUS ANTHONY "SHAY"' BRENNAN - 1937-2000
Capped by Ireland 19 times, being the first Republic of Ireland player to be born outside Ireland making his debut for Ireland against Spain in 1965. 3 years later he would win a European Cup medal with Manchester Utd against Benfica.
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