Paddy Meehan (footballer)

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Paddy Meehan
Personal information
Full name Patrick Meehan
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Drumcondra
International career
1934 Republic of Ireland 1 [1] (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Paddy Meehan was an Irish footballer who played as a forward.

Meehan was capped once for the Republic of Ireland national team at senior level. He made his debut in a 5–2 defeat to the Netherlands on 8 April 1934. [1]

At club level, Meehan played for Drumcondra between 1933 and 1939 then moved to Bray Unknowns for two seasons before moving back to Drums in 1941.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Ireland's International Players". fai.ie.