Tributes paid after death of ’truly inspirational’ ex-Ireland underage manager

"His real legacy lies with the numbers of players that he helped produce for the men’s senior team."

Tributes paid after death of ’truly inspirational’ ex-Ireland underage manager
Sat, 30 Dec, 2017 - 15:43

The death has taken place of former Republic of Ireland underage manager Sean McCaffrey at the age of 58.

McCaffrey replaced Brian Kerr as Under 17 and Under 19 national team manager.

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