{
  "id": 11973912,
  "title": "Team news: Kelleher captains Ireland, Dunne in for O'Shea",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/team-news-kelleher-captains-ireland-dunne-in-for-oshea",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T17:37:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
    "slug": "rte-news",
    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2026/1004/1593948-team-news-kelleher-captains-ireland-dunne-in-for-oshea/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Caoimhin Kelleher will be captain for the Republic of Ireland in their upcoming UEFA Nations League match against Israel, taking over from Dara O Shea, who is away with his wife as she prepares to give birth. Jimmy Dunne replaces O Shea in the back five. Jason Knight replaces James Abankwah at right wing-back, as Abankwah received a second yellow card in the recent Austria match. Finn Azaz drops out of the starting lineup due to fitness concerns, opting to start on the bench instead. Jayson Molumby replaces Azaz in midfield. Ireland will wear black armbands in honor of those lost in the Gaza conflict and will not engage in handshakes or pre-match pennant exchanges, as per Ireland's decision.",
  "summary": "Caoimhin Kelleher will captain the Republic of Ireland in their UEFA Nations League match against Israel in the absence of Dara O'Shea while Jimmy Dunne replaces the defender in the back five.",
  "key_points": [
    "Caoimhin Kelleher captains Ireland against Israel",
    "Jimmy Dunne replaces O Shea in defense",
    "Ireland wears black armbands for Gaza conflict"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}