About Charlie Lydon
Lived 1931 – 2013 (aged 81). Charlie Lydon was an association football player and rugby union player.
Charles Thomas John Lydon (31 August 1931 — 16 February 2013) was an Irish international rugby union player.
Hailing from Lecanvey in County Mayo, Lydon attended Lecanvey National School and Roscrea College.
Lydon was involved in several sports during his youth. He set a Leinster Schools record for 400 yards hurdles and contested an All-Ireland Minor Football Championship final with Mayo GAA. As a goalkeeper, Lydon played soccer for Shamrock Rovers in the League of Ireland.
Lydon had a veterinary practice in Westport, County Mayo.
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Who was Charlie Lydon?
rugby player
When was Charlie Lydon born?
Charlie Lydon was born on 31 August 1931.
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Charlie Lydon died on 16 February 2013.
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Charlie Lydon was an association football player and rugby union player.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charlie Lydon. https://biography.guide/charlie-lydon/
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