Excellent news for Rory Finneran, the very exciting Newcastle United teenager getting his first ever senior international call up.
Heimir Hallgrimsson calling the midfielder up for his Republic of Ireland senior squad.
The 18-year-old has travelled to Murcia to link up with the rest of the squad.
Rory Finneran and his international teammates have three friendlies lined up, playing Grenada on Saturday 16 May, Qatar on Thursday 28 May, then Canada on Saturday 6 June.
The rising star only turned 18 in February and has been a key player for the Newcastle United Under 21s this season.
Against serious competition from countless clubs he signed for Newcastle United from Blackburn Rovers in 2024.
Rory Finneran captained the Republic Of Ireland Under-17s that made it through to the last 16 of the Under 17 World Cup in Qatar last year.
The Republic of Ireland Squad as it stands now:
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)