He's been nominated alongside Caoimhin Kelleher and Robbie Brady
Leixlip’s Nathan Collins, Robbie Brady and Caoimhin Kelleher have all been nominated for the Senior Men's Player of the Year award as part of this year's FAI International Awards.
Julie Ann Russell - who has since retired - is in the running for the women's award along with Kyra Carusa and Anna Patten.
The winners will be announced at an event ahead of the men's international friendly with Senegal on Friday week.

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