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.
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:
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