Anthony Byrne (born 13 September 1941) is an Irish former
footballer
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who played as an inside right.
He joined
Shamrock Rovers in 1960, and scored twice as Rovers beat
Red Star Belgrade
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5–1 in July 1961 in
New York City
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Byrne played once in the
European Champion Clubs' Cup
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for Rovers.
He shared a benefit game with
Tommy Farrell
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in May 196
Byrne signed for
Shelbourne F.C., Shelbourne in 1965 and later played for
Transport F.C.
In September 1982 Byrne bought Shelbourne Football Club Limited.
Honours
*
League of Ireland
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: 1
** Shamrock Rovers F.C. - 1963/64
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FAI Cup: 1
** Shamrock Rovers - 1964
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League of Ireland Shield
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: 3
** Shamrock Rovers - 1962/63, 1963/64, 1964/65
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Leinster Senior Cup: 1
** Shamrock Rovers - 1964
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Dublin City Cup
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: 1
** Shamrock Rovers - 1963/64
Sources
* ''The Hoops'' by Paul Doolan and Robert Goggins ()
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Association footballers from Dublin (city)
Republic of Ireland association footballers
Shamrock Rovers F.C. players
Shelbourne F.C. players
League of Ireland players
Living people
Place of birth missing (living people)
1941 births
Transport F.C. players
Men's association football inside forwards