Former sports journalist Peter Byrne passes away  

Known simply as 'The Doyen' of Irish football writing, Byrne's career in the Irish Times spanned 38 years 
Former sports journalist Peter Byrne passes away  

RIP: Peter Byrne. ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

Former Irish Times sports journalist Peter Byrne has passed away. 

Byrne - simply known as 'The Doyen' of Irish football - held numerous roles in the Irish Times throughout his 38 years in the publication, serving stints as soccer, boxing, and athletics correspondent across his career.

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