League of Ireland great Jim McLaughlin passes away aged 83
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Managerial great Jim McLaughlin has passed away aged 83 - with tributes flowing throughout the League of Ireland.
The former Derry City, Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne boss won the League of Ireland eight times as manager.
He also won the FAI Cup six times as a manager - and once as a player with Dundalk.
McLaughlin also made 12 international appearances for Northern Ireland.
“Everyone at the League of Ireland and the FAI is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jim McLaughlin,” an FAI statement read.
“A legend of the League of Ireland on and off the field, Jim won a record eight League of Ireland titles as Manager with Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Derry City and Shelbourne as well as six FAI Cups.
“As a player, Jim also won an FAI Cup with Dundalk in a glittering career across Irish football.
“On behalf of everyone involved with the League of Ireland and the FAI, we pass on our condolences and deepest sympathies to all of Jim’s family and friends as well as all those mourning his passing at his former clubs where he left such an impression both as a player and manager.”
Sad, sad news.
— Dundalk FC (@DundalkFC) August 15, 2024
Jim McLaughlin, one of Dundalk Football Club, and the League of Ireland’s greatest-ever managers, has passed away at the age of 83.
RIP, Jim.
