Irish soccer great dies

The death took place yesterday of Cork winger Paddy Shortt, one of the most decorated players in the League of Ireland.

He was 58 and died after a long and brave battle against cancer.

The President of the FAI, Mr. David Blood, and the Chief Executive, Mr. John Delaney, last night extended their sympathies and the sympathy of the Irish football family to his widow, Catherine, and their family at his passing.