 On 10 June 2012, he scored his third international goal against Croatia in Ireland's first group stage game at UEFA Euro 2012.His header was the equaliser to make the score 1–1 after Ireland had fallen behind in the first half, though they lost the game 3–1.It turned out to be the team's only goal of the competition, as they exited the group stage with three defeats from three games and 9 goals conceded.