President leads tributes to 'Big Jack' on his 85th birthday

President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to Jack Charlton on the occasion of his 85th birthday today.
President leads tributes to 'Big Jack' on his 85th birthday
Fri, 08 May, 2020 - 17:47
Liam Mackey

Former Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton pictured at the Aviva Stadium in 2015. Picture: David Maher / SPORTSFILE
Former Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton pictured at the Aviva Stadium in 2015. Picture: David Maher / SPORTSFILE

President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to Jack Charlton on the occasion of his 85th birthday today.

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