Paddy Byrne

Paddy Byrne was an Irish Free State international footballer.

Paddy Byrne
Personal information
Full name Patrick Byrne
Playing position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1931–1932 Shelbourne 2
1934–1934 Drumcondra 1
National team
1931–34 Republic of Ireland 3[1] (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

A defender, Byrne was capped three times for the Irish Free State at senior level. He made his debut in a 1–1 draw with Spain on 26 April 1931 in Barcelona and played twice against the Netherlands national football team, in 1932 and 1934.[2]

At club level, Byrne played for Dolphin, Shelbourne and Dumcondra, all based in Dublin.[2]

References

  1. "Ireland's International Players". fai.ie.
  2. "National football team player Paddy Byrne". EU Football Info. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
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