League of Ireland Condolences Thread

[Ezeikial]

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.

+ 1

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h'anam

[Kingswood Rover]

Just reading up on the fight he had to put up just to have some sort of quality of life and me giving out about me team being gank, Rest in Peace Oran your team did you proud in the Derbies this year.

[micls]

Pat Shine has passed away after a battle with cancer. She of you will know him from the early days of foot.ie or from our forum as Patsh.

Pat was the original person who came up with FORAS. With a number of others he was a founding member. He was on the board when we took over the club for years and last year after beating cancer, joined the board again and and is a current board member.

We would not have a club as we know it without Pat. Without his foresight we may not have had FORAS up and running and been in a position to take over the club in 2010.

Our club has lost one of the people it owes its existence too, and the league of ireland has lost a lifelong fan who gave everything for his club. He was also a strong proponent or us sharing our experiences and knowledge with other clubs.

He will be sorely missed, though many won't have known his name or his impact in the background.

RIP Patsh

[Kingdom]

Figured Patsh had been a member on here too. Condolences.

[bluemovie]

I didn't know his role in FORAS but remember Patsh from here. That's very sad to hear. Sincere condolences from Waterford.

[Longfordian]

I remember him from here alright. Condolences to family and friends.

[disgruntled]

Pat Shine has passed away after a battle with cancer. She of you will know him from the early days of foot.ie or from our forum as Patsh.

Pat was the original person who came up with FORAS. With a number of others he was a founding member. He was on the board when we took over the club for years and last year after beating cancer, joined the board again and and is a current board member.

We would not have a club as we know it without Pat. Without his foresight we may not have had FORAS up and running and been in a position to take over the club in 2010.

Our club has lost one of the people it owes its existence too, and the league of ireland has lost a lifelong fan who gave everything for his club. He was also a strong proponent or us sharing our experiences and knowledge with other clubs.

He will be sorely missed, though many won't have known his name or his impact in the background.

RIP Patsh

Huge loss to his family, friends & FORAS.
Had a huge impact on the club & will be sadly missed.
Rest in Peace Pat.

[Ezeikial]

Joe Colwell former chairman and board member at Shamrock Rovers passed away on Christmas Day.

One life's decent skins, he will be fondly remembered by those who came in contact with him

Ar dheis De raibh a Anam

https://shamrockrovers.ie/2018/12/26/joe-colwell-r-i-p/

[Nesta99]

Just reading reports on his contribution to SRFC, he really did make a serious contribution to keeping the show on the road, if you pardon the pun, when Rovers were left homeless. Seems he was the main instigation of Tallaght being the choice of location too to set down some new roots for as long as it took in the end. Its when clubs are at their lowest ebb that the real work and dedication are needed and its rare to find people will that will step up in those most difficult times!

Ar dheis Dé raibh a Anam

[ToberonaTornado]

My comrade Jer O'Leary who sadly passed away over Christmas.RIP


https://www.rte.ie/entertainment/2018/1227/1019220-dublin-actor-and-activist-jer-oleary-dies/

For LOI fans who don't remember him for his work on the stage or in iconic Irish movies such as Micheal Collins may know him from this brilliant closer piece from MNS end of 2012(when MNS was a bit decent :D)
Amazing!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=ZqpgnPhzQd8

Jer's funeral takes place on Thursday 4/1/2019 - https://www.rip.ie/death-notice/jeremiah-o-leary-north-strand-dublin/374779

Deepest sympathies to all his family at these very strained times and farewell to a great Irish man.

[ToberonaTornado]

https://www.dundalkfc.com/vincie-duffy-r-i-p/

Desperately sad news about a great fan of Dundalk,local soccer,crazy football bets and an all round good bloke.
Away fans will have probably visited his pub in Park street - "Jimmys".
The pub was also the starting and ending point of many a LoI away trip for Dundalk fans.

Gone way too soon.

RIP - Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

[nigel-harps1954]

One time St Patrick's Athletic goalkeeper Gordon Banks dead at 81.

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/11635161/england-world-cup-winner-gordon-banks-dies-aged-81

[Ezeikial]

Denis Stephens, the powerhouse bald dynamo whose image was the heartbeat of the Drogheda team of my youth has fallen silent.

I got to know the man after his playing days and savored the time spend in his company - he was every bit as energetic, passionate and committed off the pitch

The world has a little less energy in it today

Ar dheis De raibh a Anam





https://rip.ie/img/lilly-icon.jpg
STEPHENS, Denis (Donabate) - March 5, 2019, (peacefully) at St. Francis Hospice, Raheny; sadly missed by his loving partner Val, sons Colin and Rodney, daughter Wendy, family, relatives and friends.

May he Rest In Peace.
Reposing at Rock's Funeral Home, Swords on Thursday (7th March) eve. from 4 p.m. with removal to St. Patrick's Church, Donabate arriving for 5.30 p.m. Funeral after 10 a.m. Mass on Friday (8th March) followed by creamtion to Dardistown Crematorium.




https://rip.ie/death-notice/denis-stephens-donabate-dublin/381722

[Calcio Jack]

Denis Stephens, the powerhouse bald dynamo whose image was the heartbeat of the Drogheda team of my youth has fallen silent.

I got to know the man after his playing days and savored the time spend in his company - he was every bit as energetic, passionate and committed off the pitch

The world has a little less energy in it today

Ar dheis De raibh a Anam


https://rip.ie/death-notice/denis-stephens-donabate-dublin/381722

Is that the same Denis ‘Skippy’ Stephens who also played with Rovers& Bohs in the late 60s andcearly 70s ?

RIP

[Ezeikial]

Is that the same Denis ‘Skippy’ Stephens who also played with Rovers& Bohs in the late 60s andcearly 70s ?

RIP

Yes, the same Skippy. He played for Drogheda 1973 - 1977 (I think he is still in their top ten goalscorers) after Everton, Shamrock
Rovers and Bohs.

Front row, second from left in the photo

https://foot.ie/attachment.php?attachmentid=2773&stc=1

[Calcio Jack]

Yes, the same Skippy. He played for Drogheda 1973 - 1977 (I think he is still in their top ten goalscorers) after Everton, Shamrock
Rovers and Bohs.

Front row, second from left in the photo

https://foot.ie/attachment.php?attachmentid=2773&stc=1

Thanks

[WoodquayBoy]

Denis Stephens, the powerhouse bald dynamo whose image was the heartbeat of the Drogheda team of my youth has fallen silent.

I got to know the man after his playing days and savored the time spend in his company - he was every bit as energetic, passionate and committed off the pitch

The world has a little less energy in it today

Ar dheis De raibh a Anam


https://rip.ie/death-notice/denis-stephens-donabate-dublin/381722

That’s a lovely tribute and a beautiful way to describe death - “fallen silent”. Might have to borrow that

[Straightstory]

I remember him well. RIP.

[ToberonaTornado]

Cant let the week pass without mentioning and acknowledging the passing of Pat McAuliffe last weekend. - RIP
.
Pat was Passionate about sport,passionate about Cork City FC and the LOI.
He was one of the friendliest fellas you could ever meet.What he didnt know about LOI(and lots of other sports) could be written on a cigarette paper.(

Deepest sympathies to all his family.

May he Rest in Peace.

T O 'D's tribute(well worth a read)


https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/soccer/rtes-tony-odonoghue-remembers-joyful-times-spent-with-his-friend-and-colleague-pat-mcauliffe-914760.html

[Ezeikial]

The range and depth of tributes and condolence messages give an indication of the indelible impression left by Pat McAuliffe on those who came in contact with him

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

[The Donie Forde]

Here's a wee excerpt from a programme article I did for CCFC v Djurgardens. It just recalls an incident from the night before the away leg, as Pat maintained a long-standing personal tradition:


"There’s a nice little cameo about to unfold this evening. Pat McAuliffe likes to get togged off at these training spins so he can modestly tell the world that he played and scored at Bayern Munich, Slavia Prague, Gothenburg, Malmo and so on. The Rasunda is too tempting for Pat to let the chance go by. While he’s inside getting changed, Noelle Feeney organises a guard of honour for him by the tunnel and we’re all lined up waiting for the Great One. The stadium officials are bemused, wondering what the fuss can be about. Out runs Pat, like a star signing, and we applaud and cheer loudly. McAuliffe takes it all in his stride, hands over his head clapping like a Beckham or a Ronaldo and straight out into the middle of the pitch he goes where he claps and waves to each empty stand in turn and laps up an imaginary ovation. He’s a gas man, is Pat. Damien and Hilly, meanwhile, are working the lads away all the time in the background."

[ToberonaTornado]

RIP Jimmy Dainty - legendary player for Dundalk during the McLaughlin era.He remained a regular attendee at Dundalk matches long after his departure from OP.
He also played for Waterford & Sligo Rovers.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

https://www.dundalkfc.com/jimmy-dainty-r-i-p/

[oriel]

Jimmy Dainty, what a player, a wizzard on the right wing winning two leagues and two cups for Dundalk between 1976 and 1980 including a double (79), he was a first cousin of the keeper of the time, Richie Blackmore, both came over from the Birmingham area mid 70's.

He was one of my very earliest memories as a young Dundalk fan.

[D24Saint]

RIP Gerry Brennan, life long Pats who has been ill the last decade or so. I’d say most would remember him and his wife from the late 90’s at Pats.

[ToberonaTornado]

RIP Rona.
How Con held it together tonight shows what a professional he truly is.
Thoughts him and his family tonight.

https://scontent.fdub4-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/67310252_2615481101818843_8014902487553146880_n.jp g?_nc_cat=103&_nc_oc=AQnGMsqMoHk23rL20yDbyZO4001csLz0D-52XLi5xgbD0LO35byZgvRqBvLvMJUugQI&_nc_ht=scontent.fdub4-1.fna&oh=2f7be685e57417f1905061957da22aee&oe=5DADB708
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EARYIP6WwAAG6ro?format=jpg&name=medium

[nigel-harps1954]

Tony Izzi has passed away in Italy aged only 48.

RIP

[D24Saint]

Tony Izzi has passed away in Italy aged only 48.

RIP

Too young to go.

[Martinho II]

Tony Izzi has passed away in Italy aged only 48.

RIP

heard of him but cant remember what clubs he played for here? was cobh ramblers one of them?

[Ezeikial]

heard of him but cant remember what clubs he played for here? was cobh ramblers one of them?

IN addition to Cobh Ramblers he also played with St Pat's, Limerick, Athlone Town, Shelbourne and Dundalk


https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/former-shelbourne-and-dundalk-striker-antonio-izzi-has-died-in-italy-aged-48-38413344.html (https://www.independent.ie/sport/soccer/league-of-ireland/former-shelbourne-and-dundalk-striker-antonio-izzi-has-died-in-italy-aged-48-38413344.html)

[pineapple stu]

Michael "Locker" Davis (https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/4468831/michael-locker-davis-cabinteely-died-illness-tributes/) passed away this morning, three days before the testimonial events to raise funds for his healthcare.

Very sad.

[Martinho II]

Michael "Locker" Davis (https://www.thesun.ie/sport/football/4468831/michael-locker-davis-cabinteely-died-illness-tributes/) passed away this morning, three days before the testimonial events to raise funds for his healthcare.

Very sad.

yeah very sad for him and his family. Theres a lovely tribute in the latest instalment of the Extratime podcast where Pat Devlin is interviewed of his memories of him!

[joey B]

Rest in peace Noel Melvin,only 48 shocked by that

[pineapple stu]

One-time foot.ie poster and UCD fan Quack (real name Seamus Sweeney) was the hiker who died out walking with his family with his family in the Comeragh mountains last week.

[Longfordian]

Christ, I think I posted on here only a few months ago that I was at a lecture Noel Melvin gave. Remember thinking what a nice fella he seemed. RIP Noel, and to Seamus though I didn't know him.

[oriel]

Very sad to hear this, Noel Melvin was a fine footballer, gave 100% to DFC in very challenging times, late 90's. RIP

[Nesta99]

Rest in peace Noel Melvin,only 48 shocked by that

Shocked by that also! Gave all could for Dundalk in difficult times for the club and 48 is no age!
RiP Noel.

[Nesta99]

One-time foot.ie poster and UCD fan Quack (real name Seamus Sweeney) was the hiker who died out walking with his family with his family in the Comeragh mountains last week.

Also very sad! While not knowing many people who post here personally it's is a community so to hear of another contributers death does hit home. RiP Mr Sweeney.

[Ezeikial]

Dundalk FC Whos Who entry, courtesy of Jim Murphy


http://www.dundalkfcwhoswho.com/player.php?id=440

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

[D24Saint]

Dundalk FC Whos Who entry, courtesy of Jim Murphy


http://www.dundalkfcwhoswho.com/player.php?id=440

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

Too young to go , RIP.

[seand]

Really saddened and shocked to see about Noel Melvin last night. Noel would be the first to admit that he wasn't the greatest footballer, but he worked hard to make the most of his football career, and indeed his life. I met Noel at work when he proved to be an excellent and inspiring trainer. When I mentioned that I was a Dundalk fan he happily chatted to me for a good half hour and when I bumped into him a year later in Oriel he knew who I was. A really kind, warm, hard-working, intelligent, charming guy.

[Martinho II]

I was listening to the RTE soccer podcast earlier and Alan Mathews was on it and they were chatting about Noel Melvins sudden death. Alan and Noel were workmates at the bank. May he rest in peace Noel Melvin.

[dejadem]

Vincent Hoey RIP


https://www.lmfm.ie/news/lmfm-news/tributes-paid-to-former-drogheda-united-chairman-vincent-hoey/

[Martinho II]

Vincents son is now Chairman of Drogheda Utd. RIP Vincent he was instrumental in Droghedas rise to the high stage in the mid 00s before the crash brought Drogheda down. He seems highly though of from reading that statement.

[El-Pietro]

Vincents son is now Chairman of Drogheda Utd. RIP Vincent he was instrumental in Droghedas rise to the high stage in the mid 00s before crazy spending brought Drogheda down. He seems highly though of from reading that statement.

C'mon, Hoey may have been dedicated to Drogheda but he sanctioned some unbelievable wage bills. It shocked me that the locals got behind him running the club again after that

[Martinho II]

C'mon, Hoey may have been dedicated to Drogheda but he sanctioned some unbelievable wage bills. It shocked me that the locals got behind him running the club again after that

Yeah i find it amazing too that the locals still backed him even when they were close to going under. I imagine reason hes highly thought of was he stuck around club when it was in its irrelevant days ie first division and in the wilderness.

[nigel-harps1954]

Little further north, but Jerry Thompson, a 23 year old footballer with Carrick Rangers in the Irish League Premier tragically took his own life tonight.

He was named in the starting lineup for their game against Glenavon tonight, but was replaced prior to kick off. The players of both sides were informed in their dressing rooms after the game, news filtered around the stands through the second half. Horrible stuff.

RIP

[Nesta99]

Puts things in a whole lot of perspective!! Beyond tragic, RiP.

[SkStu]

Oh man, that’s awful. RIP

[sbgawa]

Terrible stuff
Would recommend listening to Keith Fahy's interview on the 42.ie in the last couple of days he talks about how he struggled with depression and anxiety from when he first went over to England at 15.
Its an eye opener to how different the real world is compared to what you night imagine for a guy who "has it all"
There is a lot more talk about depression and suicide these days but it doesn't seem to be stopping tragedies like yesterday, but still good to talk about it as it definitely makes some people reach out for help.

[marinobohs]

Shockingly sad news R.I.P.