<text>  Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given dressed as a leprechaun on Tuesday morning to wish his fans a happy St Patricks Day. The 38-year-old, who has 127 caps for the Green Army, took to Twitter and posted a snap of himself wearing a Leprechaun hat and ginger beard. Giving the thumbs up, the Aston Villa stopper said: Happy St. Patricks Day everyone, hope you all have a great day. St Patricks Shay: Given dresses as a leprechaun on Tuesday morning to mark the Irish national holiday . The Republic of Ireland keeper retired from international football in August 2012 following the European Championships that summer before making himself available for selection once more five months later. Given is the second most-capped Republic of Ireland player in history - behind record-holder Robbie Keane who has earned 138 caps - and has kept 55 clean sheets for his country. Meanwhile, in the Premier League, Given has played No 2 to Brad Guzan at Villa Park during the last few seasons having signed for the Midlands club in 2011 from Manchester City. However, the former Newcastle City stopper has featured in all four of his sides FA Cup matches this term during Aston Villas march to Wembley. Tim Sherwoods side will face Liverpool or Blackburn in the FA Cup semi-finals next month. Given has 127 international caps for the Republic of Ireland and has kept 55 clean sheets . Given dives at the feet of Saido Berahino during Aston Villas 2-1 FA Cup victory over West Brom last week . VIDEO Sherwood credits strikers for Villa resurgence . 