Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given dressed as a leprechaun on Tuesday morning to wish his fans a happy St Patrick 's Day . The 38-year-old , who has 127 caps for the Green Army , took to Twitter and posted a snap of himself wearing a Leprechaun hat and ginger beard . Giving the thumbs up , the Aston Villa stopper said : 'Happy St. Patricks Day everyone , hope you all have a great day . ' St Patrick 's Shay : Given dresses as a leprechaun on Tuesday morning to mark the Irish national holiday . The 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 . 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 his country . Meanwhile , in the Premier League , Given has played No 2 to Brad Guzan at Villa Park during the last few seasons having signed for the Midlands club in 2011 from Manchester City . However , the former Newcastle City stopper has featured in all four of his side 's FA Cup matches this term during Aston Villa 's march to Wembley . Tim Sherwood 's side will face Liverpool or Blackburn in the FA Cup semi-finals next month . Given has 127 international caps for the Republic of Ireland and has kept 55 clean sheets . Given dives at the feet of Saido Berahino during Aston Villa 's 2-1 FA Cup victory over West Brom last week . VIDEO Sherwood credits strikers for Villa resurgence .
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given has 127 caps for the Republic of Ireland . The 38-year-old has played in all four of Villa 's FA Cup matches this term . He is one of only two players to have appeared at Wembley Stadium and scored a goal against Manchester United on his debut - he also netted twice as they beat Liverpool 2-1 in their last game there