Thomas Dunne (19 March 1927 – 23 January 1988) is an Irish former

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who played as a

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. Dunne was born in

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. He is a nephew of the famed

Jimmy Dunne James Dunne (3 September 1905 – 14 November 1949) was an Irish footballer who played for, among others, Shamrock Rovers, Sheffield United, Arsenal and Southampton. Dunne was also a dual internationalist and played for both Ireland teams: ...

. He began his senior career with Shamrock Rovers in 1949. During his time at Milltown he won the FAI Cup despite being sent off in a first round tie. In November 1949 Tommy transferred to

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Honours

Shamrock Rovers * FAI Cup: 1948 * Inter-City Cup: 1949 *

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: 1948–49

Sources

* ''The Hoops'' by Paul Doolan and Robert Goggins ()

References

1927 births 1988 deaths Republic of Ireland association footballers Association football midfielders English Football League players League of Ireland players Shamrock Rovers F.C. players Leicester City F.C. players Exeter City F.C. players Shrewsbury Town F.C. players Southport F.C. players {{Ireland-footy-bio-stub