League of Ireland Condolences Thread

[vinnie]

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

[Martinho II]

Very sad to hear about Jerry Thompson. We have our own problems in life but this pales into insignificance.

[disgruntled]

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.

I think its often the case that people who need help don't know who or how to ask & are afraid of driving friends away by approaching them for help.
Happened to a team mate of mine back in the day & we had no idea he was in trouble.

[Nesta99]

Sadly today Jim Murphy passed away. A true Dundalk FC legend for the wonderful historical publications he did on the club. All that aside he was genuinely a very very nice man! His loss will be sorely felt around Oriel Park. RiP Jim it was always a pleasure chatting about the club from the Lilywhite Lounge to Reykjavik or any one of the great journeys that I am very glad you got to experience in recent years!

[Charlie Darwin]

Very sad. Never met Jim but seen so many people speak well of him in the last 24 hours. RIP

[Ezeikial]

Jim had a passion and love for his club and demonstrated this in a wide variety of ways over his lifetime. The website tribute gives a sense of his commitment and dedication - he will probably be best remembered for his historical research which resulted in the publication of two books on the history of Dundalk FC and the ground-breaking DundalkFCWhosWho website.

First and last Jim was a gentleman with a warm and generous attitude. His presence will be greatly missed around Oriel Park

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

https://www.dundalkfc.com/jim-murphy-r-i-p/

[Martinho II]

RIP Jim. Bought his first book and it was very impressive his history of the club.

[ToberonaTornado]

Jim Murphy - RIP -

Dundalk FC's master Seanchaí.

He was one of a kind and he will be hugely missed here.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

[redobit]

Sligo Rovers Honorary Club President Eddie McCullagh passed away recently.

Eddie has left a huge legacy with Sligo Rovers. He was one of a group of supporters who collected a shilling a week from houses all over Sligo Town in the 1960s for a bout 4 years, so the club could buy the 13 acres of land that the Showgrounds is today. Sligo Rovers would not be what they are without these people. A true Rovers legend.

[nigel-harps1954]

LOI great Johnny Matthews passed away this morning. RIP.

[Martinho II]

LOI great Johnny Matthews passed away this morning. RIP.

Yeah only found out this morning from seeing diff papers. RIP Johnny. He had a brief spell with us in our first season in loi in 84-85 season. He has the most loi winners medals of all time with 7 along with a few others. He won them when he was with Waterford(6) and Limerick Utd. He also played with Cork City and Newcastlewest and quit playing at age 41. He was a ref till recently and also managed Waterford Utd to promotion in 89-90 season.

[trevy]

He was a true legend. He is in top 10 of goalscorer in League of Ireland history. He was only joining Waterford for a 6 week loan spell from Coventry but never went home and was a main player in the glory days of 60s and 70s for Waterford before I was born.
He was a lively character who was often on local radio and reffed at Junior League games until recently.

[Comic Book Guy]

Former Cobh Ramblers manager Liam McMahon passed away this morning. Devastated to hear, a really nice man as well.

[Nesta99]

Former Cobh Ramblers manager Liam McMahon passed away this morning. Devastated to hear, a really nice man as well.

RiP Mr McMahon. It is sad that this off season has seen this condolances thread as the busiest. Some great League of Ireland have been lost to us.

[geysir]

He was a true legend. He is in top 10 of goalscorer in League of Ireland history. He was only joining Waterford for a 6 week loan spell from Coventry but never went home and was a main player in the glory days of 60s and 70s for Waterford before I was born.
He was a lively character who was often on local radio and reffed at Junior League games until recently.

One of his magic moments, scoring against reigning European champs Man Utd at a jam packed Lansdowne rd in the 1st leg of the European cup 1st round.


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[ToberonaTornado]

RIP Harry Martin who passed away suddenly 24/2/2020

Harry was a true lilywhite all of his life.

Joe Carroll tribute from the DD.

https://www.dundalkdemocrat.ie/news/inside-track-with-joe-carroll/523835/dundalk-fc-and-greyhounds-fraternity-mourn-the-death-of-the-late-harry-martin-writes-joe-carroll.html

[Mr A]

A tribute to Frank Larkin: https://www.finnharps.ie/post/finn-harps-mourn-passing-of-frank-larkin

[Comic Book Guy]

Sorry to hear that Dave Bacuzzi, player manager of Cork Hibs and Home Farm has passed away. Rip.

[Martinho II]

Sorry to hear that Dave Bacuzzi, player manager of Cork Hibs and Home Farm has passed away. Rip.

Yeah nice tribute to him in the Sun today. He won the LOi and FAI Cup with Cork Hibs and the FAI Cup with Home Farm a few short years later.

[Calcio Jack]

Big Dec RIP

https://mobile.twitter.com/ShamrockRovers/status/1269669461021335552/photo/1

[Kingswood Rover]

Only just heard, going since Milltown in the seventies some character jeez he could not of been that old.

[Calcio Jack]

Only just heard, going since Milltown in the seventies some character jeez he could not of been that old.

Only 60

[red bellied]

Big Dec RIP

https://mobile.twitter.com/ShamrockRovers/status/1269669461021335552/photo/1

Chatted to him a couple of times. Said he stated going to Sligo in 1973 and only missed two shamrock rovers in all those years home and away both friendlies against Celtic to go to a Rod Stewart concert! Must been a few years since I was chatting to him but I seen him in Mooneys across from the showgrounds last game before the virus. RIP

[gufct]

Rip Dec know him for over 40 yrs a character who was an absolute gentleman . He used to work in dept. Of agriculture quite close to where I worked myself.

[passinginterest]

One of those instantly recognisable characters. Never met him but knew him well to see at games in Tallaght and around town, we would have been working in the same area. RIP.

[DCSIL]

Always sad when one of us is taken

Rest in peace Dec, Hopefully you'll have a great view of Tallaght Stadium up there Roaring the Rovers on.

[Dalymountrower]

Very sad news, a gentleman.

[Martinho II]

Yeah heard sad news yesterday about Big Dec. I knew him to see from the numerous visits to our ground and also from my trips to see us play Shamrock Rovers in the numerous grounds they played in. He stood out from the crowd easily. May he rest in peace Big Dec. I didnt know him personally.

[DCSIL]

Former Shelbourne Defender Tony Dunne, who went on to play for Manchester United, has passed away

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52967677

[Martinho II]

Former Shelbourne Defender Tony Dunne, who went on to play for Manchester United, has passed away

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52967677

Yeah heard sad news yesterday morning. Johnny Giles had lovely tribute to him last night. May he rest in peace.

[DCSIL]

Hugh Curran (Derry SLO) has sadly passed away, been ill for some time.

[Mr A]

That's terrible news, used to be on to Hugh ahead of games and he was always responsive and helpful. May he rest in peace.

[joey B]

Rest in peace Hugh, didn't know him but a well known league of Ireland fan who I recall ran buses to Finn Park for a couple of big play off games, sleep well.

[ToberonaTornado]

Sad news to hear of the passing of well known Dundalk FC supporter Colm Crosson aka Ezekial around these parts.
Colm was a former communications officer at the club during the Gerry Matthews ownership.
May he rest in Peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

https://rip.ie/death-notice/crosson-colm-ardee-louth/445768

[shep]

RIP Colm (Ezekial) Truly loved the club and league of Ireland football. Really saddened by tonight’s news

[Calcio Jack]

We jousted many a time; but we all shared a common bond , so respect for a true LOI fan who loved his club and at this sad time condolences to all who knew him RIP

[Real ale Madrid]

That's shocking news. RIP Colm and condolences to all posters here who knew him well.

[Charlie Darwin]

That's very sad, RIP Colm and condolences to all who knew him.

[oriel]

We are devastated to hear the news tonight guys, got to know Colm a lot since 2010, this was one big DFC fan, but on another side a massive LOI fan. The kind of guy who got to Oriel Park before 7pm just in time to buy the programme and read it before the game, drinking a coffee while most others (myself included at times) were more interested in pre match beers. He always made time for a chat, and came from a family who's business sponsored games all during the hard times of the 80's and after.

One of his greatest achievements was the BETOP campaign in 2010, (Bring European Football to Oriel Park), the then owner Gerry Matthews (who arguably did more to the ground than p6 but that's for another day) gave an ultimatum, he would pay to install 2k exta seats, if 2.5k tickets were sold for the Grevenmacher (Lux) game in 2010, the first one in oriel for 17 years, and 3k tickets were sold, he did a great PR job on this, on oriel web, and within the ground.

For Rovers fans, I asked him once about Bradley, he just smiled at me, and had a little laugh, I think he just really enjoyed the banter.

RIP Colm, a pleasure knowing you, really enjoyed those chats when we did speak.

CmonTheTown

[kksaints]

Sad to hear. May he Rest in Peace.

[joey B]

Rest in peace,sad news.

[sbgawa]

He def wound me up at times but the loi is a small community , very sad to hear.
R.I.P and sympathies to his family.

[DCWA]

I would echo the above sentiments, that is shocking and sad. I am a relatively new member but have the read the forum along time previous. Thoroughly entertained by some of his jousts with other fans on here and then manages to get involved myself once or twice but sure no harm in that. Obviously a big presence at Dundalk. RIP.

[nigel-harps1954]

Ah jesus, that's very sad altogether. You always get to know the names here without ever really knowing the faces. Dreadfully sad when one of our own wee community passes away. May he rest in peace.

[Longfordian]

God, saw the news of his passing on social media earlier without knowing he was a poster on here. RIP Ezekial.

[Martinho II]

Yeah I too never met Colm but very sad to hear another member of this forum passing away to their eternal reward. RIP Ezekial.

[D24Saint]

RIP Colm (Ezekial) Truly loved the club and league of Ireland football. Really saddened by tonight’s news

Very sad news. It’s terrible to lose a fellow LOI stalwart.

[DCSIL]

Sad news to hear of the passing of well known Dundalk FC supporter Colm Crosson aka Ezekial around these parts.
Colm was a former communications officer at the club during the Gerry Matthews ownership.
May he rest in Peace. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

https://rip.ie/death-notice/crosson-colm-ardee-louth/445768

Reading his posts on Here and Orielweb and his love for Dundalk came out. Rest in Peace Colm.

[Brusher]

RIP Ezekial.

[Nah Nah Nah Nah]

Shocked to hear that. Condolences to his family and friends. Used to love his battles with the Shams fans.