Seamus Dunne (13 April 1930 – 28 September 2016) was an Irish professional

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from

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, best known as a player for English side Luton Town.

Playing career

Dunne joined Luton Town from Shelbourne in July 1950 and made his debut for Luton on 26 December 1951 in a 6–1 victory over West Ham United at

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. During the next ten years he was a regular at right back for Luton as they won promotion to

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in 1955 and reached the

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. Dunne made his debut for

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against France in 1953, and also played against Austria during the same year. The 1960–61 season was Dunne's last at Luton; he was transferred to Yiewsley, where he played for three years. He was then

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at Dunstable Town while working at the

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plant in

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. After leaving Dunstable in 1970, Dunne returned to his native Ireland. In later life he lived in retirement in Bray. He died at the age of 86 on 28 September 2016.SEAMUS DUNNE: 13/04/1930-28/09/2016
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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Dunne, Seamus 1930 births 2016 deaths Association footballers from County Wicklow Luton Town F.C. players Republic of Ireland association footballers Drogheda United F.C. players Shelbourne F.C. players League of Ireland players Republic of Ireland international footballers Hillingdon Borough F.C. players Dunstable Town F.C. players English Football League players Ireland (FAI) international footballers Republic of Ireland football managers Dunstable Town F.C. managers Association football defenders