League of Ireland and FAI mourn passing of Jim McLaughlin
Everyone at the League of Ireland and the Football Association of Ireland is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jim McLaughlin.
A legend of the League of Ireland on and off the field, Jim won a record eight League of Ireland titles as Manager with Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Derry City and Shelbourne as well as six FAI Cups.
As a player, Jim also won an FAI Cup with Dundalk in a glittering career across Irish football.
On behalf of everyone invovled with the League of Ireland and the FAI, we pass on our condolences and deepest sympathies to all of Jim’s family and friends as well as all those mourning his passing at his former clubs where he left such an impression both as a player and manager.
League of Ireland Director, Mark Scanlon, said: “We are all deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jim McLaughlin. Jim is a true League of Ireland legend who achieved unprecedented success in our game. As well as his incredible career in Irish football, Jim was a remarkable person who will be greatly missed by everyone in Irish football. I would like to extend our sympathies on behalf of the League of Ireland and the FAI to Jim’s family and friends at this difficult time.”
