League of Ireland Condolences Thread

[Longfordian]

Ah the UCD announcer was a LOI legend. He was almost apologetic if UCD scored.

[ToberonaTornado]

Michael Higgins, the UCD PA announcer for at least the past 20 years. His last match was the U19 final just last month.

I know there's a tendency to be biased towards your own club, but for me, Michael was the best PA announcer in the league bar none.

The Bowl won't be quite the same next season... :(

Very sad news.Micheal was without doubt the most laid back pa announcer in the LOI ever.Loved him from my travels to UCD.
Sincere condolences to his family and to all at UCD on his sudden passing.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
RIP

[Charlie Darwin]

RIP, terrible news

[Dalymountrower]

RIP, terrible news
Rip. What a classy gent.

[pineapple stu]

Was a proper character alright. He was blind in one eye from a botched laser eye surgery; he often didn't know who'd scored. You could see him leaning out of the booth shouting down to the dugout every now and again to find out the scorer. There was even a mid-season friendly where he clearly hadn't seen who'd scored, so I shouted it across from the main stand. Didn't expect to be heard, but he said "Thank you! Number five..."

Unless it was an own goal - he used to say it was bad enough to score an own goal against a bunch of students without the PA embarrassing you further. So he'd either ignore it or try and find someone on the scoring team to credit. My favourite was a goal "probably scored by number 9, Mick O'Byrne", when Micko was nowhere near the ball.

If you were at a game in August, you were likely to hear him talking about his upcoming hiking holiday in Austria, which meant he wasn't going to be at the next game, or apologising for missing the last game because of his holiday.

Remember another game against Derry where he was remonstrating with the Derry drummer to quiet down just for two minutes while he called the teams out.

But a true gentleman on top of it all too. RIP. :(

[seand]

He really was part of the fabric of UCD, a real distinctive charming part of the trip to Belfield. I remember a game at Belfield Park when he announced the two teams in positional order, then in numerical order, then in the order they appeared in the programme. Must have taken him ten minutes.

[Straightstory]

I noted him on my many trips to UCD. 'Laid Back' in style, very attractive voice. Great post there by Stu. RIP.

[HarpoJoyce]

He was working this month on the u17s Final UCD v St. Pats. The welcome and consideration he gave to away fans and teams at Belfield benefited UCD Fans on away trips.

RIP Michael and Thank You.

http://www.ucdsupporters.ie/newsarticle.php?title=Michael-Higgins,-Belfield-PA-Announcer-passes-away&date=2016-11-18_13:54:00

[ForzaForth]

Very sorry to hear that also, Pineapple Stu.

[total hoofball]

Very sad to hear that, he was the best announcer in the league

[GC13]

A loss to LOI fans and Irish football - Always great to listen to! RIP

[Mr A]

People like that are what make the league great. A sad loss to UCD and the LOI.

[ToberonaTornado]

RIP Dundalk supporter Sean Bellew.
A nicer guy you couldn't wish to to meet.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

http://www.dundalkfc.com/sean-bellew-r-i-p/

[Hitman]

Noelle Feeney has passed away.

http://www.eveningecho.ie/sport/cork-sport/cork-city-mourn-death-club-legend-noelle-feeney/2623623/

[Battery Rover]

RIP Alfie Nally former Athlone Town steward and one of the real hardcore supporters.

A real gentleman.

http://www.westmeathindependent.ie/news/roundup/articles/2017/02/08/4134537-funeral-of-athlones-alfie-nally-taking-place-on-thursday/

[ToberonaTornado]

RiP Charlie Walker.
A true gentleman

[Mr A]

Eunan Blake, former Harps player and manager. http://www.finnharps.com/fhfc/?p=4848

[Martinho II]

RiP Charlie Walker.
A true gentleman

charlie walker was way before my days of supporting Longford Town but I heard loads of great things about him and it says it all about his claim to fame about signing Paul McGrath when he was St Pats mgr, RIP Charlie.

[orielabu]

RIP Eddie Kelly

http://www.dundalkfcwhoswho.com/player.php?id=132

[ToberonaTornado]

RIP Eddie Kelly

http://www.dundalkfcwhoswho.com/player.php?id=132

RIP Eddie.
Nice to read the bio Orielabu :good:

[Mr A]

Denis O'Neill died yesterday. Himself and his wife Kathleen have followed the Harps throughout the country and throughout the years no matter how things were going for the team. A real character who will be sadly missed.

A wee bit in the Democrat here: http://www.donegaldemocrat.ie/news/sport/269272/tributes-are-paid-to-finn-harps-supporter-denis-o-neill-stranorlar.html

[WoodquayBoy]

Deepest sympathy to United's Gavan Holohan and his family on the death of his mother.
https://rip.ie/showdn.php?dn=332281/MarieHOLOHAN/Kilkenny%20City/Kilkenny

[Martinho II]

Deepest sympathy to United's Gavan Holohan and his family on the death of his mother.
https://rip.ie/showdn.php?dn=332281/MarieHOLOHAN/Kilkenny%20City/Kilkenny

was wondering why Karl Sheppard mentioned it on RTE after the game when I was watching earlier on and now it makes sense...

[osarusan]

Mikey Holland, brother of Limerick FC youth/sub keeper Tommy Holland, died yesterday after an illness.

[ToberonaTornado]

Very shocked to hear of the death of Dundalk fan, Foods (Robert) McLoughlin following a tragic accident on Saturday morning.He was only 29.
RIP bud.


Everybody at Dundalk Football Club would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Robert McLoughlin. Robert was a well known Dundalk supporter and his tragic death has shocked us all. We extend our deepest sympathies to his parents Sid and Attracta, brother Stephen and sister Kim and extended family.
We know that this tragedy has deeply affected many people in our community and everybody at the club sends our support to his many friends.

http://www.dundalkfc.com/robert-mcloughlin-r-i-p/

[Charlie Darwin]

That's terrible news, RIP.

[orielabu]

The death of Terry Murray, aged 89, at his Bedford home has been announced. He made 101 appearances with Dundalk in the late 40s and early 50s.
As well as earning 6 Caps with the League of Ireland while he was with Dundalk, he also received a full cap in 1953 while with Hull City. On his death—18th Oct 2017—he was believed to be the oldest and longest serving club player.

http://www.dundalkfcwhoswho.com/players.php

[orielabu]

Correct link for Terry Murray announcment
http://www.dundalkfcwhoswho.com/player.php?id=213

[patrickccfc]

Posting about somebody who's not dead and might not even be sick on a condolences thread is a bit much.

Your right. Deleted. Just thought it was worth mentioning somewhere

[Dalymountrower]

Maxi Mc Cann passed away today, 1960' s Rovers stalwart but a true gent.
Unusual in that LOI era to have a vaguely masculine surname, unlike Bunny Fulham,Rosie Henderson, Sheila D'Arcy.
Are dheis de.

[orielabu]

Maxi McCann profile:

http://www.dundalkfcwhoswho.com/player.php?id=256

[Longfordian]

Terribly sad news that a Shels u16 player collapsed during a match last night and has died. RIP.

http://twitter.com/shelsfc/status/940863667213611009

[BonnieShels]

Absolutely terrible news this morning.

RIP Izzy

[DannyInvincible]

Terribly sad news that a Shels u16 player collapsed during a match last night and has died. RIP.

http://twitter.com/shelsfc/status/940863667213611009

Awful, tragic news. RIP.

[Dalymountrower]

Terrible news.RIP

[nigel-harps1954]

Former Dundalk manager Sean McCaffrey has passed away.

[ToberonaTornado]

Very sad to hear about Sean's passing.
I shouted for his resignation when he was at Dundalk while knowing he was massively regarded as a top coach and fella.those were hard days at Oriel doing that.
rip

[oriel]

Sad news. 2012 was a very difficult year for Dundalk, losing 7-0 and 6-0 away to Rovers were amongst the many low points and he was always going to have a very tough job given the state of the club financially.

I totally agreed with his leaving at the time, but he did bring two decent players to the club who would go on to win 3 in a row league titles. Mountney and Shields.

RIP Big man

[Martinho II]

That is a huge shock with Sean McCaffrey. Was he seriously ill does anyone know?

I was the same with Tony Cousins when I called for his resignation in 2016. That was a shocking tough season.

Was Sean still involved in football before he passed away?

Sorry to hear about the loss of him as he was immense with the Irish underage sides.

[Longfordian]

As far as I remember he’s had a serious illness for a number of years which is why he was in the wheelchair. I assume his death is related to that, sadly.

[Nesta99]

He was diabetic and hence why he had lost a leg. An insidious and poorly understood disease. He wasnt well enough over the last few years to be involved in coaching football anyways but maybe he was involved at committee level local to him. His mobility was very poor when at Dundalk even, so 5 years on!?

[ToberonaTornado]

^^^

https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/other-soccer/when-times-were-tough-at-a-former-club-he-offered-players-money-out-of-his-own-back-pocket-to-help-36446192.html (https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/other-soccer/when-times-were-tough-at-a-former-club-he-offered-players-money-out-of-his-own-back-pocket-to-help-36446192.html)

[patrickccfc]

Hearing the very sad news tonight that Liam Miller has sadly lost his battle with cancer. May he rest in peace.

[Ezeikial]

Former Ireland international Liam Miller has died aged 36
https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/former-ireland-international-liam-miller-has-died-aged-36-36588030.html (https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/former-ireland-international-liam-miller-has-died-aged-36-36588030.html)

Ar dheis Dé do raibh a anam

[nigel-harps1954]

That's very upsetting news. Recall him coming through as 'the next Roy Keane' before his move to Man United, the excitement surrounding his move to Cork in 2015, and it's just a shame he had so much unfulfilled potential. Now, sadly, a life cut so cruelly short. May he rest in peace.

[ToberonaTornado]

Awful news,Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Liam Always came across as a VERY decent guy in every interview i've seen or read.
Sincere sympathies to all concerned,RIP.

[disgruntled]

Such a young age to go.
Leaves a young family behind.
RIP Liam.

[Martinho II]

heard the sad news about Liam Miller last night whilst watchin Millwall game. May he rest in peace.

[orielabu]

Ken Finn who has died in New Jersey played with Dundalk for five seasons in the 1950s, making 129 first team appearances.
He was the possessor of a very rare set of honours: in 1955 he captained the Irish Youths against Liverpool Youths; he won an FAI Cup medal with Dundalk in 1958 against Shamrock Rovers; he earned three USA Caps, two of them in World Cup qualifiers against Mexico and with the New York GAA team he was twice a winner of GAA League medals, against Dublin (1964) and Galway (1967).

Profile link:-

http://www.dundalkfcwhoswho.com/player.php?id=124

[ToberonaTornado]

Desperately sad news to hear about the passing of Bohs supporter Oran Tully today after a long battle with illness.Was aged only 18/19 i believe.Seen some great photos of him today on twitter,seemed like a very decent guy and well got.

May he RIP.
Ar dheis dé go raibh a anan.