League of Ireland Condolences Thread

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."

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/

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.

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.

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

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Tony Izzi has passed away in Italy aged only 48.

RIP

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Tony Izzi has passed away in Italy aged only 48.

RIP

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Too young to go.

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Tony Izzi has passed away in Italy aged only 48.

RIP

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

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

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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

Michael "Locker" Davis passed away this morning, three days before the testimonial events to raise funds for his healthcare.

Very sad.

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Michael "Locker" Davis passed away this morning, three days before the testimonial events to raise funds for his healthcare.

Very sad.

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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!

Rest in peace Noel Melvin,only 48 shocked by that

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.

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.

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

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Rest in peace Noel Melvin,only 48 shocked by that

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

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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.

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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.

Dundalk FC Whos Who entry, courtesy of Jim Murphy


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

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

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Dundalk FC Whos Who entry, courtesy of Jim Murphy


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

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

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Too young to go , RIP.

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.

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.

Vincent Hoey RIP


https://www.lmfm.ie/news/lmfm-news/t...-vincent-hoey/

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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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

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

Oh man, that’s awful. RIP

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.

Shockingly sad news R.I.P.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

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

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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.

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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.

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!

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

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/

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

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.

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.

LOI great Johnny Matthews passed away this morning. RIP.