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Jamie McGrath has broken into the Ireland team since Stephen Kenny took over

Goodwin knows St Mirren face battle to keep McGrath

St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin expects to be "blown out of the water" by Jamie McGrath's suitors despite offering to make the Republic of Ireland midfielder the highest-paid player in the club's history.

Soccer • 14 Oct 21

Jamie McGrath has impressed since making his international debut

McGrath surprised by rapid international rise

Jamie McGrath would have laughed had he been told at the start of the year that he would be playing senior international football for the Republic of Ireland by now.

Soccer • 13 Oct 21

St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin with Jamie McGrath

Goodwin keeping eagle eye on LOI as McGrath soars

St Mirren manager and Co Waterford native Jim Goodwin speaks in depth to RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo about bringing through Jamie McGrath and Connor Ronan as well as his own senior Boys In Green cap in 2002 and future ambitions of managing Ireland.

Soccer • 10 Oct 21

Jamie McGrath is going back to Baku looking for the win

Back to Baku, McGrath hoping to get permit to play

Jamie McGrath is hoping to bring back better memories from Baku compared with his last visit to the Azerbaijan capital, which led to an impromptu police escort off some private property, coupled with a disappointing 3-0 Champions League defeat.

Soccer • 07 Oct 21

Goodwin congratulates Ronan after his two-goal display against Aberdeen

St Mirren manager Goodwin tips Ronan for Ireland call

St Mirren manager Jim Goodwin believes midfielder Connor Ronan can follow Jamie McGrath's lead and work his way into Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland plans.

Soccer • 29 Sep 21

McGrath starts in Portugal, Long out due to Covid-19

Jamie McGrath will make his first start for the Republic of Ireland in tonight's World Cup qualifier against Portugal at the Estadio Algarve.

Soccer • 01 Sep 21

Opportunity knocks on the Iberian peninsula

Five Irish players to watch out for against Andorra

The friendlies against Andorra and Hungary will present a few Irishmen with a chance to put themselves in the reckoning for September's World Cup qualifiers.

Soccer • 02 Jun 21

Jamie McGrath is in line to make his Ireland debut against Andorra

Jamie McGrath: I'll be forever thankful to Liam Buckley

Jamie McGrath says he will be "forever thankful" to Liam Buckley as he stands on the cusp of completing his journey from being a fledgling League of Ireland talent to full Republic of Ireland international.

Soccer • 31 May 21

Jamie McGrath: "We knew it was maybe a good time to catch Celtic."

McGrath: Move to Scotland key for my development

Jamie McGrath says there's a great buzz around St Mirren after they earned a first league win over Celtic at Parkhead in 31 years at the weekend.

Soccer • 01 Feb 21

Gary Rogers couldn't stop David Holman from converting a late winner

Advantage Slovan Bratislava as late goal sinks Dundalk

Dundalk have a tough task ahead of them in the second leg of their Europa League third qualifying round clash with Slovan Bratislava, after conceding a late winner in Slovakia.

Soccer • 07 Aug 19

Jamie McGrath in the Azerbaijani capital this morning

McGrath confident Dundalk can cope with Qarabag

Jamie McGrath is confident Dundalk can cope with Baku humidity on Wednesday night and feels the Dalga Arena pitch will suit the Lilywhites as much as the Azerbaijani league champions.

Soccer • 30 Jul 19

Jamie McGrath is named in Noel King's 18-man panel

Dundalk's McGrath joins Ireland U21s for crunch clashes

Dundalk winger Jamie McGrath has been called up to Noel King's Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad for the crucial UEFA European Championships qualification double-header against Kosovo and Germany.

Soccer • 03 Sep 18

Jamie McGrath