Éire Guide - Did you know that Darren Randolph represented Ireland at basketball in the European Championships before concentrating on football? Darren's American born dad Ed was one of many basketball players
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Ireland keeper Darren Randolph's dad on swapping racial tensions in the US for the Troubles | The Irish Sun
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5 things you probably don't know about Ireland's number 1 - Darren Randolph | JOE is the voice of Irish people at home and abroad
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