Patrick Joseph O'Kane (15 November 1906 – 2 February 1968) was an Irish

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player during the 1920s and 1930s. O'Kane was a tough defender who played for

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during his career in the

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. He was part of the Bohs team that won the

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in 1935, beating

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4–3 at

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. O'Kane captained Bohemians in the 1936 season following his brother Mick who was captain in 1931 to become the 2nd set of brothers to captain the club. The first were the Hooper brothers,

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and Richard.

International career

O'Kane won three full international caps for the

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while playing for

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, making his debut against Hungary at

in December 1934.

Death

Paddy O'Kane died in

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on 2 February 1968, at the age of 61.

Honours

: ** Bohemians - 1934/35

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Okane, Paddy 1906 births 1968 deaths Republic of Ireland men's association footballers Irish Free State men's international footballers League of Ireland players Bohemian F.C. players Irish Free State men's association footballers Men's association football defenders Association footballers from County Dublin