St Mirren Football Club can confirm that Jamie McGrath has been named in the Republic of Ireland squad for their friendlies against Andorra and Hungary next month.
The 24-year-old enjoyed a standout season for Saints – winning the club’s official Player of the Year award after scoring 17 goals in 46 appearances as we finished in our highest top-flight position since 1989
The midfielder’s excellent form now sees him cap off a brilliant season with a much deserved first call-up to the Republic of Ireland national team.
Speaking on his call-up, Jamie said: "It’s a great honour and I think it is the top honour you can receive as a player is to get a call up for your country.
"It’s what you wish to play for when you’re a kid," he continued. "That’s the end goal - to put on that green jersey.
"Travelling up to Dublin as a kid I watched all the games with my dad and then once I grew up with my mates. It's strange that now I’ll be lucky enough to wear that jersey. As I said it is the ultimate honour as a player. I am absolutely over the moon."
Everyone at St Mirren is delighted for Jamie to receive his first call-up and wish him all the best in his time away with Ireland.