Football mourns Brian Duffy, father of Ireland international Shane

Shane Duffy paid tribute to "my hero, my idol".
Football mourns Brian Duffy, father of Ireland international Shane
Shane Duffy and his father, Brian. Photo: Instagram
Tue, 12 May, 2020 - 13:15
Stephen Barry

Football is mourning the loss of Brian Duffy, father of Ireland international, Shane.

He died unexpectedly at home in Derry on Monday, according to local reports. He was 53.

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