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How many years of residence does it require to be eligible to play for Ireland?

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The minimum residency requirement for an international player to play for the Irish national football team is 4 years, as per FIFA regulations. This rule was introduced in 2015, and was brought in to ensure that players had a genuine connection to Ireland before representing the country.
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