Paddy Byrne
Republic of Ireland footballer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the Australian scientist and telegraphist, see Patrick Michael Byrne (anthropologist).
Paddy Byrne was an Irish Free State international footballer.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Patrick Byrne | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1931–1932 | Shelbourne | 2 | |
1934–1934 | Drumcondra | 1 | |
International career | |||
1931–34 | Republic of Ireland | 3[1] | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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A defender, Byrne was capped three times for the Irish Free State at senior level. He made his debut in a 1–1 draw with Spain on 26 April 1931 in Barcelona and played twice against the Netherlands national football team, in 1932 and 1934.[2]
At club level, Byrne played for Dolphin, Shelbourne and Dumcondra, all based in Dublin.[2]