'A history maker' - Former manager of Republic of Ireland team dies

The former manager of the Republic of Ireland team has died. 

Mick Meagan was the first ever Ireland manager from 1969 to 1971 and was capped 17 times as a player. 

As well as winning the English League title with Everton, Mick played with Drogheda, Bray Wanderers and Shamrock Rovers in the League of Ireland and went on to manage both Drogheda and Shamrock Rovers.

The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) today (November 27) expressed their deep sadness to learn of his passing. 

FAI president, Gerry McAnaney said, "We have lost a truly great Irish football man with Mick’s passing. 

"Mick was a history maker with our international team, he contributed so much to Everton, Huddersfield Town and Halifax Town in England and across the League of Ireland during his time as a player and a manager.

"Our thoughts are with all the Meagan family and their many friends at this difficult time. At dheis De go raibh a hanam.” 

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