About Jimmy Dunne
Lived 1935 – 1983 (aged 47–48). Jimmy Dunne was an Irish association football player.
James Patrick Dunne (16 March 1935 – 1983 or 1984) was an Irish footballer.
The son of Irish international Jimmy Dunne, Jimmy Dunne the younger played for St Patrick's Athletic with his brother Tommy, winning the 1959 FAI Cup. He also had brief stints in England, with Leicester City and Peterborough United. After leaving Leicester City he had a short spell with Tunbridge Wells United and on leaving Peterborough United he moved to Bedford Town and then Cambridge United
A former schoolboy international he made a scoring League of Ireland debut on 22 April 1956 against Shamrock Rovers in a Top Four Cup semi final tie.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Dunne?
Irish association football player (1935-1983)
When was Jimmy Dunne born?
Jimmy Dunne was born on 16 March 1935 in London.
When did Jimmy Dunne die?
Jimmy Dunne died in 1983 in Dunstable.
What was Jimmy Dunne's occupation?
Jimmy Dunne was an association football player.
What nationality was Jimmy Dunne?
Jimmy Dunne was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Dunne (footballer, born 1935)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Dunne. https://biography.guide/jimmy-dunne-association-football-player-1935/
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