article_snippet: Republic of Ireland goalkeeper
article_snippet: Republic of Ireland keeper retired from international football in August 2012 following the European Championships that summer before making himself available for selection once more five months later.
article_snippet: Given is the second most-capped Republic of Ireland player in history - behind record-holder Robbie Keane who has earned 138 caps - and has kept 55 clean sheets for himself country.
article_snippet: Given has 127 international caps for the Republic of Ireland and has kept 55 clean sheets .
highlights_snippet: Aston Villa goalkeeper
highlights_snippet: Shay Given has 127 caps for the Republic of Ireland .
  