The 21-year old from Kidlington has been included in a 35-man squad for the Republic's friendly against the Netherlands on 27 May in Dublin.
Quote Message: It's an incredible feeling. It's been a really good season and this tops it off. from Callum O'Dowda Oxford United and Republic of Ireland
It's an incredible feeling. It's been a really good season and this tops it off.
'The river is not the place to bathe in' - warning from emergency worker
Kevin Kerry from Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue is warning people to stay out of the River Thames this weekend due to strong currents at the moment. It comes after he helped rescue three people from a 34ft cruiser that got wedged under a bridge at Clifton Hampden.
Travel latest: Accident closes A44 in Over Kiddington
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The A44 in Over Kiddington is closed and there's queuing traffic in both directions between Glympton turn-off and Duke Of Marlborough Junction after an accident involving two vehicles.
In pictures: Boat stuck under bridge in Clifton Hampden
This is the scene in Clifton Hampden where a 34ft cruiser got stuck under a bridge.
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Three people were rescued and an Environment Agency tug is due soon to move the stricken vessel.
Air pollution: Why WHO warning should concern us in Oxford
Oxford has been named and shamed by the World Health Organistion for the poor quality of its air.
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Dr Penny Woods, chief executive of the British Lung Foundation, says urgent action must be taken to prevent premature deaths.
Quote Message: It is deeply concerning that UK towns and cities are failing to meet WHO standards for the smallest, most harmful pollution particles. These particles are able to reach deep into our lungs and even into our bloodstream, and can have a serious impact on our breathing and wider health. It is clear from this report that the UK is facing an air pollution crisis. from Dr Penny Woods Chief executive of the British Lung Foundation
It is deeply concerning that UK towns and cities are failing to meet WHO standards for the smallest, most harmful pollution particles. These particles are able to reach deep into our lungs and even into our bloodstream, and can have a serious impact on our breathing and wider health. It is clear from this report that the UK is facing an air pollution crisis.
Oxford named and shamed over air pollution levels
Oxford is one of 11 towns and cities across Britain and Ireland that have been named and shamed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for breaching air pollution safety levels.
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WHO data shows the city is breaking the safe level for a type of pollution known as particulate matter, caused mainly by vehicle emissions, which is wreaking havoc on human health.
It says this kind of pollution increases the risk of stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and chronic and acute respiratory diseases, including asthma, for people who live in these areas.
Quote Message: When dirty air blankets our cities, the most vulnerable urban populations - the youngest, oldest and poorest - are the most impacted. from Dr Flavia Bustreo WHO assistant director general for family, women and children's health
When dirty air blankets our cities, the most vulnerable urban populations - the youngest, oldest and poorest - are the most impacted.
Air pollution: Still a long way to go for Oxford to clean up its act
Oxford is making efforts to combat air pollution in the city centre, but today's WHO report shows there is a long way to go.
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- Oxford United winger Callum O'Dowda says his first full international call-up by the Republic of Ireland is a moment he will cherish
- There has also been a full international call up for U's goalkeeper Max Crocombe - who has been named in the New Zealand squad
- Former Oxford United boss Chris Wilder is the new manager at Sheffield United
BBCCopyright: BBC - The father of Ellis Downes says he believes "a lost dog" would have got better treatment from police than his missing 16-year-old son Ellis
- Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue is warning people to stay out of the River Thames this weekend due to strong currents
- Oxford has been named and shamed by the World Health Organisation for the poor quality of its air
- There's slow traffic on the M40 southbound between J11 for Banbury and J10 for Brackley
- It's also slow on the A415 Abingdon Road in both directions in Clifton Hampden at the B4015 Oxford Road junction
- And it's very slow on the A4074 Henley Road southbound in Shillingford at the A329 New Road junction
View more on twitterView more on twitter - The father of Ellis Downes has spoken of the "absolutely horrendous" experience he had with police during the search for his son
- Oxford has been named and shamed as one of 11 UK towns and cities to fail a key World Health Organisation measure for air pollution
- Oxford United winger Callum O'Dowda has been given his first full international call-up by the Republic of Ireland
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- The U's players' player of the year Liam Sercombe believes the club will have a job on its hands to keep hold of star striker Kemar Roofe
- Former United boss Chris Wilder is set to leave Northampton for his hometown club Sheffield United
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Sport headlines: O'Dowda's delight at Ireland call-up
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Weather: Sunny evening but cloud returns later
BBC Weather
There will be good spells of sunshine to end the day, but cloud returns overnight. Low temp 11C (52F).
Latest headlines: Father speaks of grief and anger over search for Ellis Downes
Chris Brown
BBC News
The top stories this evening:
Travel latest: Delays on the M40 southbound, in Clifton Hampden and Shillingford
BBC Travel
Keep up to date with the latest traffic news on the BBC Travel site.
Didcot ‘deserves Orchard Centre’ says new Mayor
Oxfordshire Guardian
Residents of Didcot should finally start to see foundations and walls being built for a £50 million expansion of the Orchard Centre from this August.
O'Dowda revels in 'incredible feeling' of Ireland call-up
Oxford United winger Callum O'Dowda says his first full international call-up by the Republic of Ireland is a moment he will cherish.
The 21-year old from Kidlington has been included in a 35-man squad for the Republic's friendly against the Netherlands on 27 May in Dublin.
Cheney School to become Oxford's newest museum
Oxford Mail
The corridors and classrooms of an Oxford secondary school are to be transformed after plans to base a museum there were given the go-ahead.
'The river is not the place to bathe in' - warning from emergency worker
Kevin Kerry from Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue is warning people to stay out of the River Thames this weekend due to strong currents at the moment. It comes after he helped rescue three people from a 34ft cruiser that got wedged under a bridge at Clifton Hampden.
Latest headlines: Ellis' father speaks of 'absolutely horrendous' experience
Chris Brown
BBC News
The top stories so far today:
Call for help to protect woodlands
The Woodland Trust is appealing for public support to protect ancient woods in Oxfordshire.
It says seven of the eight woods locally are allocations - which means they've been earmarked for future residential developments.
It's looking for threat reporters to tell them where developments are planned, to prevent the woods - and their diverse wildlife - being lost.
Flood alert issued for River Thames
A Flood Alert has been issued by the Environment Agency for the River Thames and Tributaries from Buscot Wick down to Kings Lock, above Oxford.
Possible affected communities are: Buscot, Kelmscott, Radcot, Chimney, Northmoor, Stanton Harcourt, Bablock Hythe and caravan park, Eynsham, Swinford and Yarnton today.
Low lying land and roads will be affected first.
Children's centre takes over chamber
Parents set up a pop-up children's centre at Oxfordshire's county council chamber in a protest over planned cuts.
Read moreSpectators cheer on drivers at Wallingford vehicle rally
Wallingford Herald
Hundreds of spectators turned out to cheers on drivers in the Wallingford Vehicle Rally and Parade.
Travel latest: Accident closes A44 in Over Kiddington
BBC Travel
The A44 in Over Kiddington is closed and there's queuing traffic in both directions between Glympton turn-off and Duke Of Marlborough Junction after an accident involving two vehicles.
Get the latest on the BBC Travel site.
In pictures: Boat stuck under bridge in Clifton Hampden
This is the scene in Clifton Hampden where a 34ft cruiser got stuck under a bridge.
Three people were rescued and an Environment Agency tug is due soon to move the stricken vessel.
Air pollution: Why WHO warning should concern us in Oxford
Oxford has been named and shamed by the World Health Organistion for the poor quality of its air.
Dr Penny Woods, chief executive of the British Lung Foundation, says urgent action must be taken to prevent premature deaths.
Oxford named and shamed over air pollution levels
Oxford is one of 11 towns and cities across Britain and Ireland that have been named and shamed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for breaching air pollution safety levels.
WHO data shows the city is breaking the safe level for a type of pollution known as particulate matter, caused mainly by vehicle emissions, which is wreaking havoc on human health.
It says this kind of pollution increases the risk of stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and chronic and acute respiratory diseases, including asthma, for people who live in these areas.
Air pollution: Still a long way to go for Oxford to clean up its act
Oxford is making efforts to combat air pollution in the city centre, but today's WHO report shows there is a long way to go.
Last year, levels of nitrogen dioxide in the centre fell after a Low Emission Zone was introduced in 2014.
But a proposal from the county council for a zero-emission zone in the centre was branded "ridiculous" by the city's authority.
Sport headlines: O'Dowda gets first full international call-up
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