Paddy Byrne

Paddy Byrne was an Irish Free State international footballer.

For the Australian scientist and telegraphist, see Patrick Michael Byrne (anthropologist).

Paddy Byrne
Personal information
Full name Patrick Byrne
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1931–1932 Shelbourne 2
1934–1934 Drumcondra 1
International career
1931–34 Republic of Ireland 3[1] (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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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