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Celtic forward Johnny Kenny has been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad as a replacement for the injured Troy Parrott…

Luke McCowan of Celtic celebrates with teammates Callum McGregor & Johnny Kenny after scoring to give Celtic a 1-0 lead. Celtic v St Mirren, Scottish Premiership, Celtic Park, 03 August 2025. Photo Stuart Wallace. IMAGO / Shutterstock (The Celtic Star)

The 22-year-old Sligo-born forward – yet to earn a cap for his country – has been included in Heimir Hallgrímsson’s squad for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Hungary at Lansdowne Road, with the match scheduled to kick off at 7.45pm.

Kenny has steadily advanced through Ireland’s youth ranks and is now making his senior squad debut, stepping in after the injured Troy Parrott, who had been excelling at Dutch side AZ Alkmaar, had to pull out through injury.

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The Celtic attacker – aiming to cement his place at club level with the lack of attacking options through the boardroom’s shambolic approach to the summer transfer window – is set to link up with his international teammates today for the first training session at the FAI’s Abbotstown facility.

Ireland kicks off their World Cup qualifying campaign with a tough match against a Hungary team that performed well and beat Scotland 1-0 at Euro 2024, and Kenny’s last-minute call-up adds an extra attacking option for Heimir Hallgrímsson as he aims for a strong start to the qualifiers.

For Kenny, this marks a significant career milestone, transitioning from youth levels to the opportunity of making his senior international debut.

Johnny Kenny of Celtic FC during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Sporting CP and Celtic at Estadio Algarve on July 16, 2025 in Faro, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)

He was not in the squad for Celtic’s 0-0 draw with theRangers on Sunday at Ibrox but recently extended his contract following two successful loan stints with Shamrock Rovers.

Kenny will now link up with his current Hoops teammate Liam Scales and his FORMER Celtic striker partner Adam Idah who joined English Championship side Swansea City late last night.

You can see Republic of Ireland’s squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers below.

Goalkeepers: Caoimhin Kelleher (Brentford), Gavin Bazunu (Southampton), Mark Travers (Everton).

Defenders: Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Jake O’Brien (Everton), Nathan Collins (Brentford), Dara O’Shea (Ipswich Town), Jimmy Dunne (Queens Park Rangers), Bosun Lawal (Stoke City), Liam Scales (Celtic), Ryan Manning (Southampton).

Midfielders: Josh Cullen (Burnley), Jason Knight (Bristol City), Jack Taylor (Ipswich Town), Killian Phillips (St. Mirren).

Attackers: Evan Ferguson (AS Roma), Johnny Kenny (Celtic), Adam Idah (Swansea City), Finn Azaz (Southampton), Sammie Szmodics (Ipswich Town), Chiedozie Ogbene (Ipswich Town), Kasey McAteer (Ipswich Town), Mikey Johnston (West Bromwich Albion).

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Celtic in the Eighties – Out Now! In Celtic shops on Friday…

Celtic in the Eighties by David Potter, out now!

Celtic in the Eighties by the late, great David Potter is published this Friday 5 September by Celtic Star Books. All pre-ordered copies have now been signed by Celtic legend Danny McGrain who has also written the foreword for David Potter’s final book.

These copies have now been posted to everyone who has pre-ordered with copies being send all over the world. It’s been an incredible response, so thank you to each and every one of you who will be receiving your signed book shorty.

Celtic in the Eighties will be available in the Celtic superstore and all other club shops from Friday 5 September. And don’t forget that you can still purchase your copy from Celticstarbooks.com for same day postage. The next 30 orders will also receive a FREE copy of an earlier David Potter book, Alec McNair, Celtic’s Icicle then that wonderful David Potter book will be out of stock.

Order Celtic in the Eighties today, you’ll be glad you did, it’s a fabulous read!

Celtic in the Eighties by David Potter. Foreword by Danny McGrain. Published on Celtic Star Books on 5 September 2025. Click on image to pre-order.

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