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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
Sport
Eamon Doggett

Irish football mourning the death of national team's first manager, Mick Meagan

Mick Meagan, the first Republic of Ireland manager, has died at the age of 88.

Dubliner Meagan was appointed the manager of the national side in 1969 and held the role until 1971.

This was the first time an individual was given full control over player selection, which was previously done by a team of selectors.

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