Soccer players
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See also ‘Soccer’ file
Tom 'Bud' Aherne
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Bud is alive and well and living in Luton, Limerick Leader 8/9/1976, p4
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Farewell to Bud Aherne & Sense of loss at death of a Sodacake, Limerick Leader 26/2/2000
Joe Bourke
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Joe Bourke to be laid to rest this Tuesday, Limerick Leader 7/4/14, p2
Louis Byrne
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Junior soccer star of the week, Limerick Leader 4/2/1961, p20
Joe Casey
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Obituary - Local footballing legend...remembered for his honesty and courage, Limerick Leader 24/9/2011, p20
Sean Cusack
- Limerick soccer community mourns death of Sean Cusack, Limerick Leader 5/4/2014, p41
Ger Duggan
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Young athlete with a future, Limerick Chronicle 14/1/1967, p3
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Brothers [Ger & Christopher Duggan] bring sporting glory to Garryowen, Limerick Chronicle 3/2/1968, p3
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Schoolboy soccer star of the week – Gerard Duggan (Wembley Rovers), Limerick Chronicle 31/8/1968, p8
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Under-15 Gaelic Football player of the year, Limerick Chronicle 11/12/1971, p8
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Under-16 Gaelic Football player of the year, Limerick Chronicle 18/11/1972, p6
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Under-16 Soccer player of the year, Limerick Chronicle 18/11/1972, p7
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Duggan – a star in the making, Limerick Chronicle 25/11/1972, p5
Michael Earls
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Schoolboy soccer star of the week – Michael Earls (Hyde Rovers), Limerick Chronicle 29/6/1968, p2
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Soccer personality of the week – Michael Earls, Limerick Chronicle 3/1/1970, p7
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Earls for Southampton, Limerick Chronicle 14/11/1970, p7
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Jimmy Gabriel refers to Mick Earls, Limerick Chronicle 3/4/1971, p5
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Earls given free release [from Southampton], Limerick Leader 3/5/1975, p38
Ewan Fenton
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Limerick messed while Waterford scored [Fenton’s 1st game for Limerick], Limerick Leader 15/8/1960, p4
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Photo of Ewan Fenton with caption A new signee, Limerick Leader 15/8/1960, p4
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Ewan Fenton re-signed, Limerick Leader 11/4/1962, p4
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Fenton beaten by two votes [for Footballer of the Year], Limerick Chronicle 1/5/1965, p8
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Testimonial match for Ewan Fenton tomorrow night, Limerick Chronicle 23/5/1967, p4
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Ewan Fenton is back!, Limerick Leader 23/5/1970, p32
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Linfield’s tribute to Ewan Fenton, Limerick Leader 15/8/1979
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Soccer supremo Ewan looks back, Limerick Leader 25/3/1995, p19
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Death of a legend, Limerick Chronicle 4/4/2006, p24
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Limerick will never forget Ewan Fenton & The Fenton era, Limerick Leader 8/4/2006, p2
Steve Finnan
Kevin Fitzpatrick
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Junior soccer sports star, Limerick Leader 28/5/1960, p6
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European Cup tonic for Limerick [KF’s senior debut], Limerick Leader 22/8/1960, p4
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Doyle, Fitzpatrick on side to meet Scotland, Limerick Leader 8/5/1963, p4
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Engagement of Limerick soccer player, Limerick Chronicle 30/1/1965, p3
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Stars in action for Fitzpatrick tonight, Limerick Chronicle 16/5/1972, back pg
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Fitzpatrick comes of age, Limerick Leader 13/2/1978, back pg
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Goalie Kevin Fitzpatrick announces retirement, Limerick Leader 24/4/1982, p1
Johnny Gavin
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Remember the team: Tottenham Hotspurs [sic] (1954-55), Limerick Chronicle 3/10/1970, p7
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The Johnny Gavin story, Limerick Chronicle 14/11/1970, p7
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Johnny Gavin was Spurs star, Limerick Leader 8/8/1981
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Obituary – Johnny Gavin, Tottenhamhotspur.com/news, 23/9/2007
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City’s record scorer dies, Norwich Evening News, 20/9/2007
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The legacy of a Limerick legend, Limerick Leader 29/9/2007, p8
Tommy Gaynor
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Sports stars of the year, 1975, Limerick Leader 11/10/1975, back pg.
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And a happy New Year to you, too, Tommy G, Limerick Leader 2/1/1988, p1 & 2
Don Givens
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“Hero”, Limerick Leader 2/11/1974, p1
Tommy Hamilton
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Tommy Hamilton hangs up his boots: grateful to Limerick for their attitude, Limerick Chronicle 16/1/1969, p4
Eoin Hand
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An old Hand at Limerick football, Limerick Life 22/11/2017, p8
Joe Hanrahan
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Photo of Joe Hanrahan at Community Games finals, Limerick Leader 7/8/1974, p4
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Joe’s sights on becoming a full blooded Red Devil, Limerick Leader 24/8/1985, p1
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Sharpshooter Joe finding his feet at Old Trafford, Limerick Leader 14/9/1985, p8
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Limerickman for next World Cup?, Limerick Leader 5/7/1986, p3
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Hanrahan makes home debut, Limerick Leader 27/8/1988, p20
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Ferguson talks about United…and ex-pupil Joe Hanrahan, Limerick Leader 11/3/1989, p20
Austin Hayes
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Death of soccer player with city connection, Limerick Leader 3/12/1986, p1
Bill Hayes
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The steady hand man, Limerick Leader 3/7/1989, p1
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Report & photo from Torquay local newspaper, December 2012
Chris Hughton
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My joy at Chris, by Mrs Hughton, Limerick Leader 18/6/1988, p1
Des Kelly
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Des Kelly “free”, Limerick Leader 20/5/1972, p4
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Extract from autobiography of Jim Smith re Kelly’s time at Colchester, It’s Only a Game by Jim Smith & Bob Cass, 2002
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Statistics re Des Kelly from Football players’ records 1946-1984 by Barry J. Hugman
Michael Kemmy
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Mick Kemmy stars with Falls River, Limerick Leader 25/5/1963, p16
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Mick Kemmy’s visit recalls great days in Limerick soccer, Limerick Chronicle 22/8/1970, p3
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Death of ex-Limerick soccer star, Limerick Chronicle 7/10/1972, p3
Des Kennedy
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Photo of a Garryowen six-a-side team incl. Des Kennedy, Limerick Leader 6/12/1965, back pg
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Des Kennedy wins first international cap [u-15], Limerick Chronicle 28/2/1970, p7
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Des Kennedy’s 22 for the record, Limerick Chronicle 16/10/1971, p3
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Kennedy on trial with Southampton, Limerick Chronicle 27/11/1971, p7
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Des Kennedy, legend of Limerick soccer, Limerick Independent, 18/4/2007, p62
Andy McEvoy
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The forgotten story of the humble Irish shooting star, Irish Independent 22/12/2014, p11
Tony Meaney
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May play on international schoolboy team, Limerick Chronicle 21/8/1965, p3
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Shock at death of soccer star Tony, Limerick Leader 6/10/2003, back pg
Noel Murphy
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Noel Murphy played his part in Limerick’s first European adventure, Limerick Leader 29/12/2007, p24
Pat Nolan
- League win and Real Madrid highlighted Nolan's stellar career [interview], Limerick Post 09/05/2020, p37
Paddy Noonan
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A lifetime in Limerick soccer, Limerick Chronicle 25/2/1967, p3
Joe O'Mahony
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Joe wore the Limerick colours with pride, Limerick Post 11/1/2014, p20
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Tributes paid to soccer star and gentle giant Joe O'Mahony, Limerick Leader 8/1/2014, p8
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FAI chief Delaney leads tributes to soccer legend Joe O'Mahony, Limerick Leader 8/1/2014, p20
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Farewell to Joe O' Mahony, one of Linerick's all time greats, Limerick Leader 11/1/2014, p17
Pat Power
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Pat Power, 1952-2005: an appreciation, Limerick Chronicle 11/7/2006, p23
Tommy Power
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Soccer fraternity prepares to honour Tommy Power, Limerick Chronicle 2/10/2007, p24
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Ready to honour Tommy Power, Limerick Leader 6/10/2007, p7
Vincent Prendergast
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Limerick soccer team’s ‘find’ against Bohemians, Limerick Leader 12/9/1955, p4
Brendan Storan
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Soccer personality of the week [Brendan Storan, age 11], Limerick Chronicle 12/7/1969, p7
John Tuite
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Limerick player with Tottenham Hotspur, Limerick Chronicle 31/7/1965, p3
Jack Touhy
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Mr perpetual motion…that’s Limerick’s Jack Tuohy, Limerick Chronicle 23/1/1971, p7
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Limerick’s ‘Mr Soccer’ is dead, Limerick Leader 27/7/1974, p6
Gary Waddock
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Co. Limerick’s forgotten soccer star, Limerick Leader 24/4/1982, p1 (Co. ed.)
Johnny Walsh
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John Walsh – it’s a name to remember, Limerick Chronicle 21/11/1970, p8
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Walsh strikes – and Wembley maintain unbeaten run, Limerick Leader 23/8/1972, p4
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Under-14 soccer player of the year – John Walsh (Wembley Rovers), Limerick Chronicle 18/11/1972, p7
Joe Waters
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Competing in tomorrow’s cross-country, Limerick Chronicle 28/1/1967, p3
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Photograph of Joe Waters, 2nd place in 440 yards relay, Limerick Street Races, Limerick Chronicle 3/6/1967, p1
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Outstanding athlete and player, Limerick Chronicle 9/12/1967, p3
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Schoolboy soccer star of the week – Joseph Waters (Wembley Rovers), Limerick Chronicle 17/8/1968, p5
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Joe Waters accepts trial with Leicester, Limerick Chronicle 29/3/1969, p3
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Photograph of Wembley Rovers under-15 team, incl. Joe Waters, Limerick Chronicle 12/4/1969, p9
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Photograph with caption stating JW expected to be capped for Irish schoolboys team, Limerick Chronicle 10/5/1969, p3
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Photograph of Janesboro United, under-15 team, incl. Joe Waters, Limerick Chronicle 16/8/1969, p9
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Photo of J.W. in team photo at Leicester City, Limerick Chronicle 14/3/1970, p7
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Brilliant Limerick footballer, Limerick Chronicle 26/6/1971, p3
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Waters looking forward to cup semi-final, Limerick Leader 27/3/1974, p4
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Joe’s big day, Limerick Leader 6/4/1974, p34
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Joe brings home the girl friend, Limerick Leader 13/7/1974, p1 & 6
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Joe Waters enhances his claims, Limerick Leader 16/1/1979
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Joe Waters in the news, Limerick Leader 28/4/1980