Republic of Ireland Men’s National Team Head Coach Heimir Hallgrímsson has called up Rory Finneran to the senior squad for the first time ahead of the international friendly against Grenada.

The 18-year-old has traveled to Murcia, Spain, to link up with the squad following the withdrawal of Cardiff City defender Joel Bagan and Ipswich Town winger Kasey McAteer, who have both been ruled out through injury.

Finneran, who joined Newcastle United in 2024 from Blackburn Rovers, received permission from his club to join the senior international setup. He will now be in contention to make his senior international debut against Grenada at the Estadio Nueva Condomina on Saturday, May 16th, with kick-off at 5:00 PM (6:00 PM local time).

A consistent performer through the Republic of Ireland under-age system up to Under-19 level, Finneran was a key member of the Ireland Under-17 squad that featured at the FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar last year.

The squad continues its preparations in Murcia today as they build toward the first of three international fixtures over the course of three weeks.

Republic of Ireland Squad - Grenada International Friendly

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).

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), Jaden Umeh (Benfica).

Fixtures - International Friendly

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