James McClean retires with a smile after 'time of my life'
"Special" was how James McClean described his final night in a Republic of Ireland jersey as the Derry native brought an 11-year international career to an end at the Aviva Stadium.
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Stephen Kenny's contract ends with stalemate against New Zealand
Stephen Kenny's contract ended at the Aviva Stadium tonight, as Ireland and New Zealand played out an entertaining international friendly 1-1 draw.
McClean’s Republic of Ireland farewell dampened by New Zealand draw
Matt Garbett ruined James McClean’s farewell party as the Republic of Ireland were held to an embarrassing friendly draw by New Zealand.
Preview: Curtain coming down on Stephen Kenny era as James McClean bids adieu
Despite playing France and the Netherlands twice throughout the year, tonight's end-of-season meaningless friendly against New Zealand may prove to be the most significant.
Stephen Kenny and James McClean on the one road from Derry to here
Stephen Kenny gave James McClean his League of Ireland debut, and the two were on hand once again to bid farewell to the Derry native's exceptional international career.
James McClean: Pain of being dropped swung retirement call
James McClean has revealed that the hurt of being dropped from the Republic of Ireland squad for the first time made up his mind to retire from international football.
Five talking points ahead of Republic of Ireland’s friendly against New Zealand
The Republic of Ireland’s friendly clash with New Zealand on Tuesday night will signal the end of one international career and perhaps two as a difficult calendar year draws to a close.