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Owen Kinsella was an Irish footballer who played as a half back.
He joined Shamrock Rovers in 1930 from Fordsons. He left for St James's Gate F.C. in 1938 and in 1939 moved to Limerick F.C. .
Kinsella earned two international caps for the Irish Free State making his debut on 8 May 1932 in a 2–0 friendly win over the Netherlands in the Olympic Stadium (Amsterdam). His second cap came five years later in a World Cup qualifier defeat to Norway in the Ullevaal Stadion on the 10 October 1937.
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Joseph Harold Anthony Hulme was an English footballer and cricketer.
James Dunne was an Irish footballer who played for, among others, Shamrock Rovers, Sheffield United, Arsenal and Southampton. Dunne was also a dual internationalist and played for both Ireland teams: the FAI XI and the IFA XI.
The Scottish Football Alliance was a football league football structure set up in Scotland in competition with the Scottish Football League. Its success in the early years of professional football in both England and Scotland made Alliance the basis for a second division in both countries. The alliance attracted a number of Junior clubs to the League system to guarantee its longevity for years to come.
Cork Football Club was an Irish association football club based in Cork. They were founded as Fords F.C. and later became known as Fordsons F.C.. They played in the League of Ireland between 1924–25 and 1937–38. Like several fellow early League of Ireland clubs, such as St James's Gate, Jacobs, Midland Athletic and Dundalk, the club had their origins as a factory or works team. They were initially the football team of the Ford Motor Company, a major employer in the city at the time. In 1930, however, Ford ended its association with the club and they were renamed Cork. The club folded in 1938 and were replaced in the League of Ireland by a new club, Cork City.
Robert "Bob" Fullam (1895–1971) was an Irish footballer and one of the best-known players in the League of Ireland in the 1920s. A versatile attacking player, he was skilful but also had a tough-man image.
Paddy Moore was an Irish professional footballer who played for, among others, Shamrock Rovers and Aberdeen. Moore was a dual internationalist and played for both Ireland teams – the FAI XI and the IFA XI.
Brideville Football Club was an Irish association football club, originally based in The Liberties, Dublin. Founded in 1919, they were active during the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, playing in both the League of Ireland and the Leinster Senior League. They were the first ever winners of the FAI Junior Cup and also played in two FAI Cup finals.
Dolphin Football Club was an Irish association football club, originally based in the Dublin suburb of Dolphin's Barn. They played in the League of Ireland between 1930–31 and 1936–37. In 1934–35 they were League of Ireland champions. After St James's Gate, Shamrock Rovers, Bohemians, Shelbourne and Dundalk, Dolphin became the sixth club to win the League of Ireland title. In 1931–32 and 1932–33 Dolphin played in two successive FAI Cup finals, losing both games to Shamrock Rovers. Between 1930 and 1931 and 1932–33 Dolphin also played in three successive Leinster Senior Cup finals, winning the cup in 1931–32.
Werner "Scotty" Nilsen is a former Norwegian American soccer forward. He is one of the highest scoring players in U.S. soccer history, scoring 131 goals in 239 games with the Boston Soccer Club. He won five consecutive National Challenge Cups during his career, and four doubles. He also earned two caps with the United States in 1934, one at the 1934 FIFA World Cup. He is a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
John Joe Flood, also referred to as Jonjo Flood or John Flood, was an Irish footballer who played as a forward for Shelbourne, Shamrock Rovers, Leeds United and Crystal Palace. As an international, he also played for and captained the Irish Free State yielding an impressive return of 4 goals in 5 games. Flood was also part of the League of Ireland XI setup (1925–1933) which was viewed by fans of the day as an international team when playing against the likes of the Scottish/Welsh/IFA League XI sides. He played eight times and scored 3 goals.
John Burke is an Irish former footballer who played as a defender.
Jimmy Daly was an Irish football player born in Dublin who played primarily as a right-back.
David Byrne was an Irish former footballer who played as a forward.
Peadar Gaskins was an Irish footballer who played as a defender.
William Glen was an Irish footballer.
Joseph Golding was an Irish footballer who played as an outside right.
Mick McCarthy was an Ireland international footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He spent the majority of his career playing in the League of Ireland for Shamrock Rovers, helping the club win three league titles and three FAI Cups.
Joseph Williams was an Irish footballer.
Vincent Matthews was an English international footballer. He played for Oxford City, Boscombe, Bolton Wanderers, Tranmere Rovers, Sheffield United, Shamrock Rovers, Oswestry Town, Shrewsbury Town, and Morris Motors (Cowley).