League of Ireland Condolences Thread

**ForeForeToo** · 12/10/2024, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by Dexy

Billy Bagster deserves a decent send off. The Malcolm Allison of the LOI, how he even got hold of Gitanes in 80s Ireland is a mystery. Just reminds me that the only thing missing from the latest resurgence is interesting characters and autodidacts like him. Ironic, with the preponderance of a certain 'busy' celebrity podcaster in mind, that a cricket-loving-Rangers-following Dungiven native is being waked as we speak...

There used to be (maybe still is) a tobacconist on Grafton St near Trinity College that sold all sorts of smokes. I uses to go there to buy Giyanes when I had notions of being like Slash from GNR back in the day.

**ForzaForth** · 28/11/2024, 4:35 PM

The guy who died in the traffic accident on the NII near Wexford yesterday (Wednesday) was the father of former Wexford Youths players, Warren and Kallum Broaders. Kallum was also on the books of Waterford FC for a time. Rest in peace, Eddie.

**Buckett** · 08/12/2024, 1:23 PM

Former Utd chairman Joe Hanley passed away. "Galway Utd's greatest servant".

https://www.leagueofireland.ie/news/...ds-joe-hanley/

**Dermobohs** · 19/02/2025, 6:50 PM

Condolences to John Caulfield on his mothers passing.

**Dermobohs** · 17/04/2025, 1:05 PM

Billy Young passed away this morning I hear, great character and manager, brought so many players into the league.
Sad day for bohs.
RIP Bill.

**ger121** · 17/04/2025, 2:01 PM

Originally Posted by Dermobohs

Billy Young passed away this morning I hear, great character and manager, brought so many players into the league.
Sad day for bohs.
RIP Bill.

That is sad news. RIP.

**Calcio Jack** · 17/04/2025, 3:35 PM

Originally Posted by Dermobohs

Billy Young passed away this morning I hear, great character and manager, brought so many players into the league.
Sad day for bohs.
RIP Bill.

Indeed a very sad day especially for Bohs but also the league ( he did serve as manager of Rovers and Athlone) hopefully his memory will be acknowledged on Monday next by all

**Martinho II** · 18/04/2025, 2:27 PM

Not very familar with BY but what years was he manager in the LOI? Sad day for BYs family.

**oriel** · 18/04/2025, 3:56 PM

Sorry to hear this, I remember Billy Young very well from Bohs days, he would have won 2 titles I think in the 70's, possibly a cup too.

Would have been manager in the famous 3-2 UEFA cup win over Rangers in 84.

RIP

**Shinkicker** · 18/04/2025, 9:23 PM

Billy Young was the manager when I first started to go and watch games in the mid seventies. As young lad we sang Billy, Billy give us a wave, give us a wave and before we sang sang it again he waved at us. That was either, we were bad singers or he had good crowd engagement. I believe it was the latter. Many big games against better teams, Newcastle and other but the most memorable was Rangers in 1984. Many thanks for getting me hooked on Bohs Billy. Rest well my friend and remember Bohs fans will never forget you. Thanks for the memories Billy.

**Nesta99** · 13/05/2025, 11:23 PM

Not sure how I missed it at the time but I was addened to hear of the death of Peter McParland, former Dundalk, Aston Villa and Northern Ireland legend earlier in this month. I doubt there are too many former LoI players that could claim top goal scorer at a World Cup. The last of his era, RiP.

**Martinho II** · 14/05/2025, 1:41 PM

Originally Posted by Nesta99

Not sure how I missed it at the time but I was addened to hear of the death of Peter McParland, former Dundalk, Aston Villa and Northern Ireland legend earlier in this month. I doubt there are too many former LoI players that could claim top goal scorer at a World Cup. The last of his era, RiP.

Had heard it on Sky at weekend but didnt realise he had played with Dundalk. May he RIP.

**Buckett** · 28/08/2025, 12:34 PM

I just heard that Ollie Horgan passed away. Devastating news. RIP. A true LOI legend

**Martinho II** · 28/08/2025, 1:25 PM

Originally Posted by Buckett

I just heard that Ollie Horgan passed away. Devastating news. RIP. A true LOI legend

Yeah got a whatsapp from my younger brother on his passing few mins back. He was fairly young to go. RIP LOI Legend. Didnt know that he was unwell.

**joey B** · 28/08/2025, 2:00 PM

A really sad day,a great League of Ireland man who put his heart and soul into it,RIP Ollie.

**pineapple stu** · 28/08/2025, 2:07 PM

Being confirmed now

Working with Galway up until what - three weeks ago? Don't know did he get a sudden diagnosis or what, but that's shocking quick... RIP to him

**Dermobohs** · 28/08/2025, 2:36 PM

A real character, fine coach and good man.
RIP

**osarusan** · 28/08/2025, 2:37 PM

Ah Jaysus, that's no age at all. RIP to Ollie, as people have said, a real LOI legend.

**WoodquayBoy** · 28/08/2025, 2:51 PM

Originally Posted by pineapple stu

Being confirmed now

Working with Galway up until what - three weeks ago? Don't know did he get a sudden diagnosis or what, but that's shocking quick... RIP to him

No, he has been sick for quite some time but kept working until he couldn’t any more