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Former Ireland Footballer Charlie Hurley Has Died Aged 87

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The Cork man, who is a legend at Sunderland FC, was capped 40 times for his country

Former Ireland footballer Charlie Hurley has passed away at the age of 87.

The Cork man, who is a legend at Sunderland FC, was capped 40 times for his country.

Charlie's football career started when he was spotted by a scout from Milwall as a teenager when working as a tool maker.

The FAI and a number of clubs he played for have paid their respects today.

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