The Republic of Ireland Men’s National Team concludes an intensive 10-day training camp in Murcia, Spain, this Saturday with a first-ever international fixture against Grenada.

Head Coach Heimir Hallgrímsson has utilised the warm-weather base at La Finca to integrate several new faces into the senior setup. With a focus on individual technical and tactical development, the squad heads into Saturday's match looking to build on a productive week that included a 2-0 training match victory over Real Murcia ‘B’ on Tuesday.

Among the nine uncapped players in the squad, high interest surrounds Jack Moylan. The midfielder arrives in camp following a standout season with League One champions Lincoln City and will be hoping to earn his first senior cap. Similarly, 18-year-old Rory Finneran could be set for a landmark evening; should he feature, the Newcastle United player would become Ireland’s youngest debutant since Evan Ferguson.

Match Details
Fixture: Republic of Ireland v Grenada
Competition: International Friendly
Date: Saturday, May 16
Venue: Estadio Nueva Condomina, Murcia
Kick-off: 5:00 PM (6:00 PM local time)
TV: RTE Player
Tickets: Available here

Team News
Ireland will monitor the fitness of defender Eiran Cashin ahead of kick-off. The defender stepped out of Tuesday’s training match as a precaution and has been under the supervision of the FAI medical team for the remainder of the week.

Match Officials
Referee: Seth Galia (GIB)
Assistant Referee 1: Michael Macias (GIB)
Assistant Referee 2: Fausti Guerrero (GIB)
Fourth Official: Juan Fran Roca Robles (ESP)

Player Interview: Chiedozie Ogbene
As one of the more experienced members of the travelling party, Chiedozie Ogbene has taken on a leadership role in Murcia. Speaking ahead of the game, Ogbene emphasised the high standards maintained by the group.

On the training camp:
"This week has been full tilt; everyone’s been at it. The standard has been very high. This week is valuable for us to have a week of good preparation without a quick turnaround in matches. It’s given everyone a chance to understand the team tactically and it’s been a great week for team bonding."

On leading the new arrivals:
"For me, it’s been a privilege. I try to show my responsibility in how I carry myself every day—my work rate, my professionalism on and off the pitch. It’s very important to make sure the uncapped and newer players feel comfortable so they can play freely. I’m just trying to set a good example."

On the Road to Euro 2028:
"The dream is to be at the Euros in 2028, but it always starts here. We have to win these games because it will be very important for us in the points rankings. We never take any international games lightly. The main focus is to win this game and the games ahead."

Match Facts - Republic of Ireland v Grenada

Historic Meeting: This is the first-ever meeting between the Republic of Ireland and Grenada.
North American Record: Ireland have lost just one of their last 11 matches against North American opponents (W5 D5), with that lone defeat coming against Mexico in 2017.
Grenada v Europe: This is just the fourth time Grenada have faced a European nation. Their previous results include a draw with Gibraltar and narrow losses to Norway and Andorra.
Unbeaten Run: The Republic of Ireland are currently unbeaten in their last five matches (W3 D2).
Rankings Strength: Ireland have won 17 of their previous 18 matches against sides ranked outside the FIFA top 150 (Grenada are currently 163rd). Across those 18 games, Ireland have conceded just five goals in total.
Youngest Debutant: If Rory Finneran debuts at 18 years and 77 days, he will become Ireland’s seventh-youngest player ever and the youngest debutant since Evan Ferguson in November 2022.

Republic of Ireland Squad - Grenada

Goalkeepers: Max O'Leary (West Bromwich Albion), Josh Keeley (Luton Town), Killian Cahill (Leyton Orient)

Defenders: Dara O'Shea (Ipswich Town), Eiran Cashin (Blackburn Rovers - loan), James Abankwah (Watford), Mark McGuinness (Sheffield United), Tayo Adaramola (Sheffield Wednesday - loan), Will Ferry (Dundee United).

Midfielders: Jayson Molumby (West Bromwich Albion), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Conor Coventry (Charlton Athletic), Andrew Moran (Preston North End), Rory Finneran (Newcastle United). 

Forwards: Adam Idah (Swansea City), Tom Cannon (Sheffield United), Chiedozie Ogbene (Sheffield United - loan), Millenic Alli (Portsmouth), Jack Moylan (Lincoln City), Aidomo Emakhu (Oxford United).

Fixtures - International Friendly

16/05 – Ireland v Grenada, Estadio Nueva Condomina, 5:00 PM (6:00 PM Local)