Kelly Brady included in Ireland squad for Hungary friendly

Michael Bolton

Kelly Brady has been included in the Republic of Ireland squad for their upcoming friendly against Hungary.

A key part of Athlone Town's double-winning season, Brady, who is now a free agent, scored 26 goals and was named Premier Division Player of the Year.

Elsewhere in the squad, defender Tara O'Hanlon is back after a two-year absence from the National team.

Since moving to Manchester City from Peamount, O'Hanlon has struggled with injuries, but has regained form and fitness this season to earn her place.

Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan and forward Leanne Kiernan also return after missing the Belgian games through injury, but Heather Payne, Megan Connolly, Jess Ziu and Amber Barrett are all out with injury.

Ireland will close out the year with a week-long training camp in Marbella that will conclude with the game against Hungary on November 29th.

Republic of Ireland squad – Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (Sunderland), Sophie Whitehouse (Charlton)

Defenders: Aoife Mannion (Newcastle United), Jessie Stapleton (Nottingham Forest), Anna Patten (Aston Villa), Caitlin Hayes (Brighton), Hayley Nolan (Crystal Palace), Chloe Mustaki (Nottingham Forest), Tara O’Hanlon (Sunderland), Katie McCabe (Arsenal)

Midfielders: Denise O’Sullivan (North Carolina Courage), Ruesha Littlejohn (Crystal Palace), Jamie Finn (Sunderland), Tyler Toland (Durham), Marissa Sheva (Sunderland), Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City)

Forwards: Kyra Carusa (San Diego Wave), Abbie Larkin (Crystal Palace), Emily Murphy (Newcastle United), Saoirse Noonan (Celtic), Leanne Kiernan (Liverpool), Kelly Brady (free agent)