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was also an Irish international. A third great nephew and Brady brother, Pat was also a professional footballer. A fourth great nephew, Frank, won the

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with

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in 1968. Brady played twice for the Irish Free State during the 1920s. He made his international debut in a 3–0 away defeat against Italy on 21 March 1926. His teammates on that day included Harry Cannon, Jack McCarthy and Bob Fullam. Brady was a controversial inclusion in the team. At the time he was in dispute with his club, Fordsons, having been dropped for an

replay against Shelbourne on 16 January. He took no further part in his club's successful cup campaign and did not retain his place until after his return from Italy. However, during this time he played for a League of Ireland XI in a 3–1 win against an Irish League XI and impressed the selectors. In the subsequent game against Italy he played at right-back and, despite finishing on the losing side, put in an impressive performance. Brady won his second cap on 23 April 1927 against an Italy B team in a 2–1 defeat at Lansdowne Road. Playing as a left-back, Brady captained a team that also included

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, Mick O'Brien, Joe Kendrick,

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, Bob Fullam and Bill Lacey.

Sources

*''The Boys In Green - The FAI International Story'' (1997): Sean Rya

External links

Irish Free State stats
* 1902 births Year of death missing Republic of Ireland association footballers Irish Free State international footballers League of Ireland players Fordsons F.C. players League of Ireland XI players Aldershot F.C. players English Football League players Irish Free State association footballers Association football defenders Frank {{Ireland-footy-defender-stub