Keith Fahey's hoping he can still be involved in the Irish international set up.
The midfielder ended his exile from club football by coming home and signing a contract with St Patricks Ath.
Irish boss Martin O'Neill has already enquired about coming to see him.
St Pats are unhappy about Shamrock Rovers entry into the First Division.
The League of Ireland champs believe the Hoops will gain an unfair advantage by having a reserves team in the second tier of domestic football.
