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Eddie Byrne

b. 1951

Irish footballer

Association football player
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About Eddie Byrne

Born 1951. Eddie Byrne is an Irish association football player.

Edward Byrne (born 31 October 1951) was an Irish soccer player during the 1970s and 1980s.

Byrne played for Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians (two spells) amongst others during his career in the League of Ireland. He began his career at Rovers in 1969 and spent three seasons at Glenmalure Park before joining Bohs for one season. He drifted out of league football to play for Bluebell United before returning to Bohs the following season. He made five appearances for Bohs in European competition.

Byrne joined Philadelphia Fury with Fran O'Brien and Pat Byrne in March 1978.

He signed again for Rovers from Philadelphia Fury in August 1978 along with Bobby Tambling and went on to make 1 European appearance for the Hoops.

Along with Eamonn Gregg he had a short spell at VfB Lübeck in Germany during the 1980–81 season.

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Important facts

Born
31 October 1951, Dublin
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Ireland

People in Eddie Byrne's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Fran O'Brien
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Eamonn Gregg
b. 1953
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Eddie Byrne?

Irish footballer

When was Eddie Byrne born?

Eddie Byrne was born on 31 October 1951 in Dublin.

What is Eddie Byrne's occupation?

Eddie Byrne is an association football player.

What nationality is Eddie Byrne?

Eddie Byrne is Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eddie Byrne

· Wikidata: Q5335902

· DBpedia: Eddie Byrne (footballer)

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