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Paul McShane joined Reading after being released by Hull. Steve Paston
Done Deals

Here's every Republic of Ireland player abroad that moved during the summer transfer window

Here are the deals that have been confirmed following Deadline Day.

IT’S BEEN A busy summer in the transfer market — not least for Irish players…

Paul McShane (Hull – Reading) Free: After six years at Hull, McShane was released and subsequently joined Championship club Reading.

Michael Doyle (Sheffield United – Portsmouth) Free: A long-serving Sheffield United player before being released, League Two side Portsmouth consequently signed the Dubliner on a one-year deal.

Eddie Nolan (Scunthorpe – York) Free: The former Irish international was released by Scunthorpe, having signed for the club in 2011, before joining League Two club York on a one-year deal, linking up with former manager Russ Wilcox in the process.

Graham Burke (Aston Villa – Notts County) Free: Having been let go by Villa, Burke has joined Notts County, after impressing for the League Two side on loan.

Mark O’Brien (Derby – Luton) Free: The defender joined the League Two side on a two-year deal, having been released by Derby.

Conor Wilkinson (Bolton – Barnsley) Loan: The Ireland U21 striker has linked up with League One side Barnsley on loan until January.

Shay Given (Aston Villa – Stoke) Free: Given was reunited with old boss Mark Hughes at Stoke after being deemed surplus to requirements at Villa.

Barry Corr (Southend – Cambridge) Free: The 30-year-old Wicklow native signed a two-year deal with League Two side Cambridge, much to the disappointment of Southend.

Alex Pearce (Reading – Derby) Free: Pearce became the latest Irish international to join Derby, leaving Reading — the club that he has played for since the age of 12 — in the process.

Colin Doyle (Birmingham – Blackpool) Free: The 30-year-old former Ireland international agreed a two-year deal at League One team Blackpool after his spell with Birmingham ended.

Enda Stevens (Aston Villa – Portsmouth) Free: The 25-year-old former Shamrock Rovers player left after a disappointing spell at Aston Villa and joined League Two side Portsmouth on a two-year deal

James McClean [Wigan - West Brom] €2 million: Left Wigan following their relegation from The Championship and signed with Premier League outfit West Brom.

Rob Kiernan (Wigan – Rangers) Undisclosed: The former Ireland U21 captain followed McClean out of relegated Wigan to join Scottish club Rangers.

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(Stephen Quinn joined Reading from Hull this summer)

Stephen Quinn (Hull – Reading) Free: The Ireland international left Hull to join Championship club Reading on a free transfer, signing a three-year contract with the option of a fourth year.

Roy O’Donovan (Mitra Kukar – Central Coast Mariners) Free: The former Sunderland player joined Australian side Central Coast Mariners, after short spells in Dubai and Indonesia.

Cillian Sheridan (APOEL – Omonia) Free: After being let go by APOEL, the Cavan native joined rival Cypriot club Omonia.

Jack Byrne (Man City - SC Cambuur) Loan: After signing a new contract with Man City, Byrne was promptly sent out on loan to Dutch top-flight side Cambuur.

Kevin Doyle (Wolves – Colorado Rapids) Free: Following some disappointing loan spells, and his Wolves career petering out, Doyle opted to make a fresh start Stateside.

Darren O’Dea (Blackpool - Mumbai City) Free: Darren O’Dea left Blackpool following their relegation from the Championship and has just signed for Indian club Mumbai City on a short-term deal.

Joe Shaughnessy (Aberdeen – St Johnstone) Free: The Galway-born defender joined St Johnstone on a two-year deal from Aberdeen, having started his career with the Dons in 2009.

Graham Cummins (Exeter – St Johnstone) Free: The 27-year-old striker joined the Saints on a one-year deal after the former Cork City player left Exeter.

Darren Randolph (Birmingham – West Ham) Free: The Bray native signed for West Ham on a free transfer, after impressing in the Championship with Birmingham.

Jake Carroll (Huddersfield – Hartlepool) Free: The former St Pat’s player will line out for Hartlepool in League Two this season, after being released by Huddersfield.

Aidy White (Leeds – Rotherham) Free: The left-sided player, who is a former Ireland U21 international, joined the Championship side after making over 80 league appearances for Leeds.

Padraig Amond (Morecambe – Grimsby) Free: The ex-Shamrock Rovers player has joined National League side Grimsby on a one-year deal

Joe O’Cearuill (Dover – Staines Town) Free: The two-time Ireland international and former Arsenal underage player O’Cearuill has linked up with Staines Town FC.

Bradley Garmston (West Brom – Gillingham) Free: The Ireland U21 player joined Gillingham after being let go by West Brom.

Danny Rogers (Aberdeen – Falkirk) Loan: The 21-year-old New York-born player will spend this season on loan at Falkirk.

David Mooney (Leyton Orient – Southend United) Free: The Dubliner joined Southend on a two-year-old having been released by Leyton Orient.

David van Zanten (Dumbarton – Airdrieonians) Free: After leaving Dumbarton, the 33-year-old full-back signed for Scottish League One side Airdrieonians.

Donal McDermott (Ramsbottom United - Rochdale) Free: The 25-year-old former Man City player signed for Rochdale on a one-year deal.

Graham Carey (Ross County - Plymouth Argyle) Free: The former Ireland U21 international joined Plymouth on a one-year deal after departing Ross County.

James Berrett (Yeovil – York) Free: The ex-Ireland underage international joined York City on a two-year contract after his deal at Yeovil was terminated.

Jimmy Ryan (Chesterfield – Fleetwood) Free: The one-time Liverpool youngster joined Fleetwood Town on a two-year deal this summer after leaving Chesterfield.

Keith Keane (Preston – Cambridge) Free: After leaving Preston, the former Ireland U21 international signed a two-year deal with Cambridge.

Liam McAlinden (Wolves – Shrewsbury) Loan: The 21-year-old striker joined Shrewsbury from Wolves on a half-season-long loan.

Michael Harriman (QPR – Wycombe Wanderers) Loan: The 22-year-old defender will spend the first half of the season on loan at Wycombe.

Sam Foley (Yeovil – Port Vale) Free: The former Ireland U18 international joined Port Vale from Yeovil on a two-year deal.

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Robbie Brady (Hull – Norwich) £7million: The Dubliner made his return to the Premier League after signing for Alex Neill’s side for a fee believed to be in the region of €10 million.

Shamir Fenelon (Crawley - Whitehawk) Loan: The 21-year-old striker moved twice this summer, most recently going on a one-month loan to Whitehawk.

Shane Byrne (Corby Town – Nuneaton Town) Free: The former Ireland underage starlet signed for Nuneaton from Corby Town.

Brian Murphy (QPR – Portsmouth) Free: The goalkeeper joined Portsmouth on a six-month deal after leaving QPR.

Owen Garvan (Crystal Palace – Colchester) Free: The 27-year-old joined up with Colchester after being deemed surplus to requirements at Palace.

Gavin Gunning (Birmingham – Oldham) Free: The 24-year-old defender joined Oldham after leaving Birmingham.

Noel Hunt (Ipswich Town – Southend) Free: The former Ireland striker joined League One side Southend and has already got off the mark for his new club.

Alan Dunne (Millwall – Leyton Orient) Free: The 33-year-old Dubliner had been a one-club man until leaving Millwall for Leyton Orient in the summer.

Paul Corry (Sheffield Wednesday – Northampton Town) Free: The 24-year-old midfielder is now plying his trade with League Two side Northampton.

Sean McGinty (Rochdale – Aldershot) Free: The former Man United youngster has signed a one-year contract with Aldershot.

Chris Forrester (St Pat’s – Peterborough) Undisclosed: The 22-year-old signed on a three-year deal with the League One club.

Sean St Ledger (Orlando – Colorado Rapids) Free: After being released by Orlando, St Ledger joined Irish colleague Kevin Doyle in Colorado.

Kieran Sadlier (St Mirren – Portsmouth) Free: The former West Ham midfielder signed for Pompey after a successful trial.

Conor Sammon (Derby – Sheffield United) Loan: The ex-League of Ireland striker joined the Blades on a season-long loan.

Greg Cunningham (Bristol City – Preston) Undisclosed: The 24-year-old Irish international moved between two sides promoted to the Championship last year.

Jonathan Douglas (Brentford – Ipswich) Free: The veteran midfielder became the latest Irish player to join Mick McCarthy’s Ipswich.

Sean Murray (Watford – Wigan) Loan: The Ireland U21 midfielder will spend an initial one-month loan in League One.

Kane Ferdinand (Peterborough – Dagenham & Redbridge) Free: The Ireland underage international and cousin of Rio and Anton joined Dagenham & Redbridge on a short-term deal.

Mark Yeates (Bradford – Oldham) Free: The former Tottenham youngster signed for League One side Oldham recently.

Stephen McLaughlin (Nottingham Forest – Southend) Undisclosed: The one-time League of Ireland player joined League One side Southend United for an undisclosed fee.

Glen Rea (Brighton – Southend) Loan: The Ireland U21 defender is set for a half-season-loan stint at Southend.

Eoin Doyle (Cardiff City – Preston North End) Loan: After less than a season in Wales, Doyle has moved to Deepdale on a season-long loan.

Eoghan O’Connell (Celtic to Oldham) Loan: Paul O’Connell’s cousin joined Oldham on loan until 1 January.

h/t BBC Sport, Emerald Exiles, Irish Abroad.

A version of this piece was originally published on 14 July 2015.

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