Last year, Patrick who has Europa League experience with his club MyPa, told The Irish Sun that he wanted to represent Ireland ahead of Finland.
“I feel more Irish than Finnish. I think maybe it has to do with my personality and it would make my father very proud if I played for Ireland.
“I have never had any contact from the FAI but I would prefer to play for Ireland if possible.”
“I did actually play for Finland against Ireland at Under-17 level, which was weird because I knew both national anthems when they were played before the game,” he continued.
Republic of Ireland Under 21 manager Noel King has been alerted to the O’Shaughnessy’s availability and has contacted the family to say they are being monitored.
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