Who was the Ireland goalkeeper before Shay Given?

Answer 1

Given started around the same time that Packie Bonner was finishing his international career, in 1996, but Alan Kelly also played for Ireland around that time and during much of the earlier part of Shay Given's time with Ireland.

Answer 2

Davy Byrne the forgotten goalkeeper who came after John O'Leary and before Stephen Cluxton.

Answer 3

Packie Bonner was the main goalkeeper before Shay Given started playing. Packie Bonner retired in 1996 and Shay Given made his debut in 1996.