2021/05/05 08:17 DUBLIN (AP) Alan McLoughlin, who famously scored a goal to send Ireland to the 1994 World Cup in the United States, has died. He was 54. His death was announced Tuesday by the Football Association of Ireland, which said the former midfielder died after a second battle with cancer. Born in Manchester, England, McLoughlin represented Ireland between 1990 and 1999, making 42 appearances. McLoughlin scored a late equalizer against Northern Ireland at Windsor Park on Nov. 17, 1993, a left-foot strike that secured Jack Charlton s squad a trip to the World Cup the following summer. “Alan will always be remembered for that goal in Belfast, a goal that brought the entire country to its feet,” FAI president Gerry McAnaney said. “He was a great player for Ireland, a fantastic footballing man who coached so many young players and a very proud family man.”
Former Ireland midfielder Alan McLoughlin dies aged 54
May 5, 2021 GMT
DUBLIN (AP) Alan McLoughlin, who famously scored a goal to send Ireland to the 1994 World Cup in the United States, has died. He was 54.
His death was announced Tuesday by the Football Association of Ireland, which said the former midfielder died after a second battle with cancer.
Born in Manchester, England, McLoughlin represented Ireland between 1990 and 1999, making 42 appearances.
McLoughlin scored a late equalizer against Northern Ireland at Windsor Park on Nov. 17, 1993, a left-foot strike that secured Jack Charlton’s squad a trip to the World Cup the following summer.
“Alan will always be remembered for that goal in Belfast, a goal that brought the entire country to its feet,” FAI president Gerry McAnaney said. “He was a great player for Ireland, a fantastic footballing man who coached so many young players and a very proud family man.”
Former Republic of Ireland hero Alan McLoughlin passes away
Date published: Tuesday 4th May 2021 5:59 - Robert McCarthy
Alan McLoughlin, the man whose goal took the Republic of Ireland to the 1994 World Cup finals in the United States, has died at the age of 54 following a long battle with cancer.
The former Portsmouth midfielder revealed in March he was preparing to undergo a course of radiotherapy following surgery to remove a tumour from his vertebrae, nine years after being diagnosed with a kidney tumour.
His death was confirmed in a statement issued by the Football Association of Ireland, which offered its condolences to his wife Debbie and their daughters Abby and Megan.
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Apr 30, 2021 7:24 AM
The Football Association of Ireland welcomes the latest announcement by An Taoiseach Micheal Martin around the easing of Level 5 lockdown restrictions from May 10 in relation to training for Adult Amateur and Youths (U19) teams and the lifting of the ban on inter-county travel.
Pending clarification from Government on key elements of the new guidelines, the Association’s COVID-19 Steering Group will meet on Friday, April 30, to confirm the next steps for Youth (U19) and Adult Amateur football ahead of the May 10 return to training.
FAI Head of Grassroots Ger McDermott said: “We welcome this evening’s announcement by An Taoiseach that our Adult Amateur and Youth (U19) teams can return to training in pods of 15 from May 10. The easing of inter-county travel restrictions from May 10 will also be a great benefit to many of our players. We are still awaiting clarification of the full guidelines around that return to training and also
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Ulster Senior League registrar Jason Gibson and secretary Niall Callaghan pictured with Padraig Cassidy, David Ballintine, Ronan Callan and Raymond Clarke of Monaghan United FC at Gortakeegan
Monaghan United join Ulster Senior League Posted: 9:12 pm April 29, 2021
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The Ulster Senior League is delighted to announce that Monaghan United FC has joined the League for the 2021/22 season.
Following positive discussions, USL representatives met with members of the Monaghan United executive committee this week when the club’s entry was formally agreed.
Monaghan United will play their home games at Gortakeegan and the team will be managed by Raymond Clarke and former ‘Mons’ goalkeeper David Ballintine.