Former Republic of Ireland international Seamus Dunne has died at the age of 86 following a brief illness.
Dunne played for Ireland 15 times between 1952 and 1960 after making his debut against France in November 1952.
A talented defender, Dunne had emerged with his hometown club Wicklow Town then played in the League of Ireland with Shelbourne before joining Luton Town in July 1950.
He made his debut for the Hatters in December 1951 and made more than 300 appearances for the Kenilworth Road outfit.
Club Historian Roger Wash's obituary to Town legend Seamus Dunne https://t.co/yYH6QdDrWx pic.twitter.com/CQ94uM2Wpu
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Dunne later had a stint as player-manager of Dunstable Town before returning to Ireland where he continued his career as a draughtsman.
As a youngster he played inter-county GAA for Wicklow then won Ireland U18 caps in the inaugural UEFA Youth Tournament in London in 1948.
He is survived by wife Helen and children Brendan, Ciaran, Fergus, Deirdre and Nuala.
