Ross Geraghty is in Ireland next week for the first time in two years. It will be nice to catch up with family and friends but he will be looking forward to returning to America, which has been home for most of the last six years or so.

He is only making the trip because his visa needs to be renewed and that process involves being interviewed by the embassy in Dublin. Having fared so well since first dipping his toe in the waters as a 32-year-old in September 2009, he doesn’t envisage any difficulties but undoubtedly will be happier once the green light is given.