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Festy Ebosele is included in the Ireland U21 squad

Connolly, Ebosele and Connell named in Under-21 squad

Aaron Connolly, Festy Ebosele and Luca Connell have all been included in the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad for their European Championship play-offs against Israel next week.

Soccer • 15 Sep 22

Luca Connell has represented Ireland at under-17, under-18, under-19 and under-21 level

Celtic's Connell set to return to Queen's Park on loan

Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Luca Connell looks set to to go back on a season-long loan from Celtic to Scottish League One outfit Queen's Park.

Soccer • 17 Sep 21

Luca Connell has struggled to get minutes at Celtic

Celtic teen Luca Connell goes on loan to Queen's Park

Republic of ireland midfielder Luca Connell has made a loan move from Celtic to Scottish League Two outfit Queen's Park for the rest of the season.

Soccer • 18 Mar 21

20 for 2020 - The Irish youngsters ready to rise

There's a green wave coming. RTÉ Sport picks out 20 of the most promising Irish talents to keep tabs on in the new year.

Soccer • 01 Jan 20

Luca Connell played his cards close to his chest on his Celtic move

Connell kept friends in the dark over Celtic move

Luca Connell revealed none of his friends had any idea he was about to be unveiled as a Celtic player.

Soccer • 29 Jun 19

'It is unbelievable to sign for such a massive club, known all around the world'

Celtic complete signing of Ireland's Luca Connell

Celtic have completed the signing of utility player Luca Connell from Bolton on a four-year deal.

Soccer • 29 Jun 19

Luca Connell out of Ireland's Euro 2020 qualifiers

Luca Connell has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Denmark and Gibraltar with a thigh injury.

Soccer • 29 May 19

Luca Connell: "It's crazy, it's surreal to be honest."

'It didn't really sink in until I was on the plane'

Luca Connell could not quite believe he had been called up to the senior Republic of Ireland squad until he was sitting on the plane to Portugal.

Soccer • 22 May 19

Mick McCarthy is looking forward to the week-long training camp on Portugal's south coast

No ulterior motive with Connell call-up says McCarthy

Mick McCarthy emphasised that he had no ulterior motive following the selection of Luca Connell for the Republic of Ireland squad ahead of the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers.

Soccer • 21 May 19

Luca Connell in action for the Ireland Under-18s in 2017

Luca Connell named in Ireland squad for qualifiers

Bolton Wanderers teenager Luca Connell has been called into the Ireland squad for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Denmark and Gibraltar.

Soccer • 20 May 19

Luca Connell