Shane Longs injury means Kilkenny’s Seani Maguire could make his first competitive start for Ireland at the Victoria Stadium on Saturday.
Aiden O’Brien will link up with the Republic of Ireland squad today as the countdown continues to the opening Euro 2020 qualifier against Gibraltar.
The Millwall striker has been called up to Mick McCarthy’s panel as a replacement for Shane Long who has a groin injury.
Seani Maguire is tipped to play up front along side David McGoldrick.