Jack Byrne named top of the class in League of Ireland

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The SSE Airtricity League is only just back up and running but Shamrock Rovers' growing influence has been strengthened by the news that midfielder Jack Byrne has been named as the competition's player of the year.

Byrne has been superb for the Tallaght side in recent times, his most recent contribution being a stunning free-kick for the Hoops as they saw off Finn Harps 3-1 at home at the weekend in their first competitive game since the shutdown.