Parrott in running for hat-trick at FAI awards

Parrott is nominated for player of the year, young player of the year and goal of the year [Getty Images] Troy Parrott has been shortlisted in three categories for the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) International Awards. The 24-year-old Real Betis striker is in ghe running for player of the year and young player of the year, while he has two nominations for goal of the year. Parrott helped propel the Republic of Ireland into the World Cup playoffs, scoring both goals in the victory over Portugal in Dublin before netting a hat-trick in the must-win away game against Hungary, while also finding the net from the spot in the play-off defeat by Czech Republic. The Dubliner is a first-time nominee in the player of the year category, joined by Dara O'Shea who also makes the list for the first time, while goalkeeper Capimhin Kelleher makes the shortlist for the second year. James Abankwah and Evan Ferguson - who won in 2022 and 2023 - join Parrott on the young player of the year shortlist. Parrott's second goal and last-gasp winner away to Hungary are in consideration for goal of the year along with Katie McCabe's stunning stike in the 3-2 away win against Poland in a World Cup qualifier. The women's national team captain is nominated for women's senior player of the yearfor a sixth time and the 2021 winner id joined by first-time nominees Emily Murphy and Marissa Sheva. Women's young player of the year will be contested between 2024 winner Jessie Stapleton, three-time nominee Abbie Larkin and Emily Murphy who is included for the first time. Jacob Devaney, Mason Melia and Jamie Mullins are nominated for the men's under-21 award. The performances taken into account for all categories are from June 2025 to May 2026