Last season, ex-Ireland striker Cillian Sheridan was the only Irishman playing in the Champions League.
The three-time Boys in Green cap was with Cypriot side APOEL Nicosia during last season's group stages.
The 2015-16 campaign has seen the Cavan native swap allegiances to APOEL's city rivals Omonoia, who are involved in European football this campaign.
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Or at least they were involved in Europe until tonight. Sheridan found the net for the club this evening with a penalty. But a 2-2 draw against Brondby of Denmark was not enough as the Cypriot side exited the Europa League qualifiers on away goals:
