Farrell’s side open their 2026 Championship against France at Stade de France on Thursday, 5 February (Kick-off 8.10pm Irish time).
Caelan Doris will once again captain Ireland, while Farrell has named two uncapped players in the squad.
Munster second row Edwin Edogbo, who was originally named in Ireland’s Quilter Nations Series squad in the Autumn before being ruled out through injury, and Ulster scrum-half Nathan Doak have been called up in recognition of their performances for their Provinces in recent weeks.
Connacht second row Darragh Murray and Ulster back row Bryn Ward will also join the squad in Portugal before linking up with the Ireland XV squad.
Cormac Izuchukwu is not currently available while Robbie Henshaw, Calvin Nash, Jimmy O’Brien and Andrew Porter are also injured.
Ryan Baird, Shayne Bolton, Mack Hansen, Jordan Larmour and Paddy McCarthy are ruled out due to injury.
After an opening round clash in Paris, Ireland return home to Aviva Stadium to face Italy on Saturday, 14 February (Kick-off 2.10pm).
Farrell’s side then go head-to-head with England at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday, 21 February (Kick-off 2.10pm), before back-to-back home matches in Dublin to conclude the campaign.
Wales visit Aviva Stadium for a Round 4 showdown on Friday, 6 March (Kick-off 8.10pm), before a Super Saturday clash against Scotland on Saturday, 15 March (Kick-off 2.10pm).
The Ireland squad will assemble in Dublin on Sunday before travelling to Quinta do Lago for a warm-weather training camp.
Additionally, it has been confirmed that Mick Kearney will return as Team Manager ahead of the start of the Guinness Men’s Six Nations. Previously Kearney had fulfilled similar positions with Leinster and the Ireland U20s. This will be the Lansdowne man’s third stint as Ireland Team Manager and Gerard Carmody will continue to oversee the operational direction of the team.
Commenting on the squad announcement, Andy Farrell said: “I am delighted to announce the squad for the forthcoming Guinness Men’s Six Nations. I believe that we have a talented and committed group who have the aptitude and drive to bring success to Ireland over the coming weeks. The Six Nations is an incredible tournament which brings out the best in players, and I have no doubt that these fixtures will be keenly contested once more.
