Michael Gallagher (died 1984), sometimes referred to as Mike, Matthew, Matt or Mick Gallagher, was a footballer who played for

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and Hibernian. Born in

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, he played

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with Rosses GAA club before he began his soccer career in Scotland. He helped Hibernian win two Scottish League titles in 1950-51 and 1951-52 before being picked for the Republic of Ireland in March 1954 for what proved to be his only international appearance, a 1–0 win over Luxembourg in a World Cup qualifying game.

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Year of birth missing 1984 deaths Hibernian F.C. players Republic of Ireland men's international footballers Ayr United F.C. players Scottish Football League players Republic of Ireland men's association footballers Alloa Athletic F.C. players Men's association football wing halves Weymouth F.C. players Association footballers from County Donegal {{Ireland-footy-bio-stub