NEWMARKET-ON-FERGUS’ Eoin Hayes was part of the Republic of Ireland side to secure qualification for the UEFA Regions Cup.
Hayes was in the starting eleven for both of the games that the Republic won in the group stages while he did not feature in their first round loss to Belarus.
Eoin was among the scorers in their comprehensive 8-0 win over Malta in the second round while he retained the starting jersey for their final round 3-1 victory over Croatia on Sunday.
A place in the 2027 UEFA Regions Cup has been secured by Jason Purcell’s side, the Croatia win sealing top spot and serving as the Group 8 decider.
Luke Casey scored a brace of goals when introduced from the bench with Adam Conway also hitting the target to see them celebrate by the final whistle at Turners Cross.
Defeating Malta 8-0 where the Newmarket Celtic stalwart was among the scorers, ultimately put Ireland in control of their own destiny. The eighteen-man squad will be bidding to become the first Irish team since 2015 to win the European competition.
