So, to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, we took a look at 12 of the best Irish players to have shone at Bramall Lane. Is your favourite on the list?
9. Stephen Quinn, 2005-2012
Dublin-born Quinn was first called up to the national squad in February 2007 but had to wait six years to win his first senior cap in June 2013 when the Republic of Ireland beat Georgia 4–0. He has won 18 caps for his country. Photo: Stu Forster
10. Alf Ringstead, 1950-1959
The Dublin-born left half scored 101 goals in 247 appearances for United. He also won 20 caps for the Republic of Ireland, scoring seven goals. Photo: Chris Holt
11. Enda Stevens, 2017 to present
The Dublin-born left back made his debut in 2018 against the USA at the age of 27, and has 19 Republic of Ireland caps to his name Photo: IAN KINGTON
12. Alan Quinn, 2004-2008
The Dublin-born midfielder, and older brother of Stephen, won his first senior cap for the Republic of Ireland against Norway in April 2003 and made eight appearances for his nation. Photo: Matthew Lewis