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Conor Hourihane enjoyed success during his first spell at Barnsley

Hourihane rejoins Barnsley, Hayes leaves Aberdeen

Aberdeen have paid tribute to Republic of Ireland international Jonny Hayes after confirming that the long-serving winger is leaving Pittodrie having turned down the offer to stay on as a full-time youth coach.

Soccer • 06 Jun 24

Aberdeen's game with St Johnstone has been postponed

Aberdeen players apologise over 'error of judgement'

The eight self-isolating Aberdeen players, including Republic of Ireland international Jonny Hayes, have apologised to Derek McInnes and the Dons support for the "error of judgement" which led to Saturday's clash with St Johnstone being postponed.

Soccer • 08 Aug 20

Jonny Hayes has won four caps for the Republic of Ireland

Jonny Hayes returns to Aberdeen after Celtic stint

Aberdeen have competed the signing of Ireland midfielder Jonny Hayes, who returns to Pittodrie following a three-year spell at Celtic.

Soccer • 23 Jun 20

Hayes found the net a couple of times for Celtic

Hayes announces Celtic exit with emotional farewell

Jonny Hayes has announced he is leaving Celtic after three seasons at Parkhead.

Soccer • 30 May 20

Kristoffer Ajer wheels away in celebration after scoring the winner against Aberdeen

Celtic survive Aberdeen battle to tighten grip at top

Goals from Callum McGregor and Kristoffer Ajer saw leader Celtic battle their way to a 2-1 victory over a resilient Aberdeen side at Pittodrie.

Soccer • 16 Feb 20

Rangers' James Tavernier (L) battles with Jonny Hayes during the Betfred Cup Final

Jonny Hayes back in contention to start against Rangers

Republic of Ireland international Jonny Hayes is back in the Celtic squad for the Ladbrokes Premiership clash with Rangers at Parkhead on Sunday.

Soccer • 27 Dec 19

Jonny Hayes: "People almost expect trophies, they expect dominance."

I'll never take Celtic glory for granted - Jonny Hayes

Republic of Ireland winger Jonny Hayes insists he will never take the chance to win trophies with Celtic for granted after suffering as a supporter in his younger days.

Soccer • 21 May 19

Hayes has now become a key man for Celtic

'I didn't know if I was going to come back' - Hayes

Republic of Ireland international Jonny Hayes plans to cherish every minute of Celtic's triple treble push after fearing his career at Parkhead was doomed.

Soccer • 15 Apr 19

Jonny Hayes: "I'm still a bit excited, running around a bit too much."

Hayes back in training with fresh drive & perspective

Republic of Ireland winger Jonny Hayes is not taking his fitness for granted anymore after returning to training following a broken leg.

Soccer • 26 Jun 18

Jonny Hayes requires surgery to have a metal rod placed in his leg

Jonny Hayes facing six months out with broken leg

Republic of Ireland winger Jonny Hayes is facing up to six months out after fracturing his tibia in Celtic's Scottish Premiership defeat of Dundee.

Soccer • 27 Dec 17

Hayes was stretchered off against Dundee

Fears over Ireland's Hayes after he's stretchered off

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is hopeful Republic of Ireland winger Jonny Hayes has not suffered a serious injury after he was stretchered off in the win against Dundee amid fears he'd broken his ankle.

Soccer • 26 Dec 17

Jonny Hayes is dismissing talk that he will be heading to the Championship

Hayes plays down talk of loan move to Cardiff

Celtic winger Jonny Hayes has insisted he knows nothing about rumours that he could be loaned to Cardiff barely two months after heading to Glasgow.

Soccer • 31 Aug 17

Rodgers: Hayes' Rovers cameo a sign of things to come

Manager Brendan Rodgers reckons Celtic got a taste of things to come from Jonny Hayes after watching the Irishman open his Hoops account against Shamrock Rovers on Saturday.

Soccer • 09 Jul 17

Rodgers praises 'excellent' Hayes after Hoops draw

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has praised the impact of Republic of Ireland international Jonny Hayes.

Soccer • 02 Jul 17

Jonny Hayes revelling in new Celtic surroundings

Republic of Ireland international Jonny Hayes admitted he loved his first taste of action for Celtic despite the low-key surroundings.

Soccer • 29 Jun 17

Jonny Hayes (R) in action for Aberdeen against Celtic last season

Gordon glad to have former foe Hayes on same side

Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon has welcomed the addition of Republic of Ireland midfielder Jonny Hayes to the club's ranks.

Soccer • 26 Jun 17

Jonny Hayes decided to join Celtic in 30 seconds

Jonny Hayes: It took 30 seconds to decide to join Bhoys

Republic of Ireland international Jonny Hayes admits it took Brendan Rodgers just 30 seconds to sell him on the "complete package" on offer at Celtic.

Soccer • 19 Jun 17

Jonny Hayes has landed a big move to Celtic

Celtic sign Irish international Jonny Hayes

Celtic have signed Republic of Ireland international Jonny Hayes on a three-year contract from Aberdeen.

Soccer • 17 Jun 17

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes congratulates Jonny Hayes

Hayes the Aberdeen hero in Scottish Cup thriller

Republic of Ireland winger Jonny Hayes' deflected strike edged Aberdeen into the Scottish Cup final and set up a mouthwatering collision with either Celtic or Rangers.

Soccer • 22 Apr 17

Jonny Hayes