IT was a proud night for Derby County skipper Richard Keogh as he was named Republic of Ireland captain for the international friendly against Oman.
The central defender, winning only his fourth cap, led out Martin O'Neill's side in Dublin, as regular captain Robbie Keane was on the hosts' bench.
Keogh played the full 90 minutes as Ireland claimed a 2-0 victory at the Aviva Stadium.
Striker Kevin Doyle headed a 20th-minute opener.
Defender Alex Pearce added a second nine minutes from time.
Ireland get their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign under way on Sunday in Georgia.
