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Sean Maguire: 'It was a massive honour for me to get into the provisional squad.'

Maguire vows to keep on working towards Ireland dream

Sean Maguire said he'll keep working and keep dreaming of pulling the Republic of Ireland shirt after the Kilkenny man scored his first competitive goal for Preston North End in front of watching Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane on Saturday.

Soccer • 10 Sep 17

Maguire off mark for Preston, Towell the Rotherham hero

Sean Maguire headed home his first goal for Preston North End against Barnsley at Deepdale, while Richie Towell fizzed in a 90th-minute winner on his full debut for Rotherham to break Bury hearts.

Soccer • 09 Sep 17

Possible suspensions could see Sean Maguire called in the Ireland squad for Tuesday

Maguire could be called up for Serbia, says Keane

Roy Keane holds out hope that Sean Maguire may yet be called into the Ireland squad for next week's World Cup qualifier with Serbia in Dublin.

Soccer • 30 Aug 17

Cunningham was injured on duty with Preston North End

Cunningham out for Ireland after knee operation

Recent Republic of Ireland call-up Greg Cunningham faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing a knee operation.

Soccer • 19 Aug 17

Sean Maguire makes instant impact with his new club

Maguire scores stunning goal on his Preston debut

Sean Maguire got his Preston career off to a fine start when scoring a superb goal against Burnley in a pre-season friendly.

Soccer • 26 Jul 17

Kevin O'Connor (L) and Sean maguire are off to Preston North End

Maguire & O'Connor pen emotional Cork farewells

Sean Maguire and Kevin O'Connor penned heartfelt farewells to Cork City as they headed across the water to begin life with Preston North End.

Soccer • 23 Jul 17

Sean Maguire: 'He probably doesn't know much about me and Kevin'

I've never been more confident, says Maguire

Sean Maguire says he's on a mission to show new Preston North End boss Alex Neill why Simon Grayson brought him over from Cork City, and take the Championship by storm in the process.

Soccer • 11 Jul 17

Kevin O'Connor is off to Preston North End

Kevin O'Connor joins Irish legion at Preston

Preston North End have added to their Irish contingent by signing Cork City defender Kevin O'Connor for an undisclosed fee.

Soccer • 30 Jun 17

Sean Maguire: 'I'm absolutely over the moon.'

'I bring goals' - Maguire ready to hit ground running

Sean Maguire has aired his delight at securing a move to Preston North End and told his new supporters: "I bring goals".

Soccer • 05 Jun 17

Sean Maguire's brilliant form caught the eye of Preston North End

Sean Maguire agrees deal to move to Preston

Sean Maguire will swell the Irish contingent further at Preston North End after the Cork City striker agreed a deal to join the Championship club.

Soccer • 03 Jun 17

Alan Browne in action for Preston North End against Arsenal in this year's FA Cup clash at Deepdale

Alan Browne called into Ireland squad

Martin O'Neill has drafted Alan Browne into the Ireland squad ahead of the upcoming June international fixtures.

Soccer • 22 May 17

Greg Cunningham (L) is out for six weeks

Greg Cunningham tries to play on with fractured leg

Greg Cunningham's season is over after he fractured his leg in Preston North End's 3-1 loss to Norwich at Deepdale.

Soccer • 17 Apr 17

Aiden McGeady has played 85 times for Ireland

Aiden McGeady 'enjoying football again'

Republic of Ireland winger Aiden McGeady says he's got his love for football back after being named Championship Player of the Month for his performances in February.

Soccer • 10 Mar 17

Boyle joined Preston in January along with Daryl Horgan from Dundalk

'Composed' Andy Boyle impresses on Preston debut

Andy Boyle had a birthday to remember as he made his Preston North End debut in the 1-1 draw with Derby County, and was singled out for praise post-match by manager Simon Grayson.

Soccer • 08 Mar 17

McGeady has made 16 appearances on loan for Preston

McGeady impressed with Boyle and Horgan progress

Republic of Ireland international Aiden McGeady says both Andy Boyle and Daryl Horgan have settled in well at Preston North End as they look to make their stamp in the Championship.

Soccer • 26 Jan 17