Evan Ferguson, Gavin Bazunu and Chiedozie Ogbene are in the running to be named Ireland men's player of the year at next week's FAI International Awards.
Courtney Brosnan, Niamh Fahey, and captain Katie McCabe have been shortlisted for women's player of the year.
McCabe's goals against Canada and Northern Ireland last season are both nominated for goal of the year, alongside Andy Moran's strike against Turkey for the men's under-21s.
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European football's governing body have condemned the acts of violence on Israelis in Amsterdam last night.
Fighting broke out before and after Maccabi Tel Aviv's 5-nil defeat to Ajax in the Europa League.
Dutch police made at least 62 arrests and they say five people were taken to hospital.
UEFA will "examine all official reports, gather available evidence, assess them and evaluate any further appropriate course of action".
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Luke Shaw has returned to training with Manchester United as he continues to recover from a calf injury.
The England defender hasn't played for the Premier League club since February.
