Robert Dunlop (rugby union)

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Robert Dunlop
CBE
Place of birthBelfast, Ireland
Date of death(1935-11-30)30 November 1935
Place of deathLarne, Northern Ireland
University Trinity College Dublin
Occupation(s)Police officer
Rugby union career
Position(s) Three-quarter
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
1889–94 Ireland 11 (1)

Robert Dunlop was an Irish international rugby union player.

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A Belfast native, Dunlop was a varsity rugby player for Dublin University FC during his studies at Trinity College Dublin and gained 11 Ireland caps as a three-quarter, which included a match in their 1894 triple crown. [1]

Dunlop entered the Royal Irish Constabulary as a cadet in 1893 and later joined the Royal Ulster Constabulary upon its formation. After the murder of Gerald Smyth in 1920, Dunlop was chosen to succeed him as Divisioner Commissioner for Cork and Kerry. He was based in County Antrim at the time of his retirement in 1929. [2]

In 1935, Dunlop died of a seizure at his home in Larne. His death occurred two days after his wife's funeral. [3]

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References

  1. "Mr. Robert Dunlop". Belfast News-Letter. 2 December 1935.
  2. "Obituary". Northern Whig . 2 December 1935.
  3. "Death of Mr Robt. Dunlop". Larne Times . 7 December 1935.