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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Gavin Quinn

Tributes paid as former Shelbourne and Ireland player Tommy Carroll dies

Shelbourne Football Club are in mourning today after the passing of former player Tommy Carroll.

The Reds legend and former Ireland star has died at the age of 77.

Carroll enjoyed two successful stints with the club, starring in League and FAI Cup triumphs between 1957 and '64 before returning as a player and manager after a successful career in England.

He played with Cambridge City, Ipswich Town and Birmingham City between 1964 and '73, and won an English Second Division medal with Ipswich in a five-year spell with the club.

He also made 17 appearances for the Republic of Ireland between 1968 and '73, scoring in a 1-1 draw with Sweden in 1970.

A Shelbourne statement read: "Shelbourne FC is saddened to hear of the passing of FAI Cup and League winner Tommy Carroll. With 17 caps for Ireland, Tommy began his Shels career at just 15 playing with his brother Eddie. Our thoughts are with Tommy’s friends and family. RIP."

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