About Tommy Farrell
Lived 1937 – 2012 (aged 74–75). Tommy Farrell was an Irish association football player.
Thomas Farrell (; ; 1937 – 20 July 2012) was an Irish footballer who played as a centre half. He began his career at Home Farm and signed for Shamrock Rovers in 1957. The actor Colin Farrell is his nephew.
He earned two League of Ireland XI caps while at Glenmalure Park and made seven appearances in the European Champion Clubs' Cup, UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup against SK Rapid Wien and Valencia CF amongst others.
Farrell also made one appearance for the Republic of Ireland B in 1960 having already played for his country at schoolboy and youth level. He broke his nose while touring the US in the summer of 1961.
Farrell won his first FAI Cup medal in 1962 alongside his brother Eamon. He shared a benefit game with Tony Byrne in May 1965.
In December 1965 Farrell was suspended by Rovers for a breach of discipline. He signed for Waterford United in December 1966.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tommy Farrell?
Irish footballer (1937-2012)
When was Tommy Farrell born?
Tommy Farrell was born in 1937 in Dublin.
When did Tommy Farrell die?
Tommy Farrell died on 20 July 2012.
What was Tommy Farrell's occupation?
Tommy Farrell was an association football player.
What nationality was Tommy Farrell?
Tommy Farrell was Irish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tommy Farrell (footballer, born 1937)
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