Major career moment for Sligo native Johnny Kenny
Former Shamrock Rovers striker Johnny Kenny. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo
Sligo native Johnny Kenny has received his first senior international call-up to the Republic of Ireland squad.
The 22-year-old Celtic striker comes into Heimir Hallgrímsson's squad, replacing the injured Troy Parrott.
Congratulations to Johnny Kenny who has received his first senior international call-up 🇮🇪💚
— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) September 1, 2025
Kenny comes into the squad to replace striker Troy Parrott who is ruled out through injury. All other players in the squad will report for the Hungary & Armenia matches this week 👍 pic.twitter.com/phOTU7wVks
The Riverstown man, who recently signed a contract extension at Parkhead, has scored one goal in two Scottish Premier League appearances so far this season. Kenny was not in Brendan Rodgers' squad for Celtic's clash against Rangers yesterday.
Ireland begin their World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign this weekend when they host Hungary, before the Boys in Green travel to Armenia.
