Memories of Italia ’90 (Part 1/4)

35 years ago Jack's Army descended on Italy for Ireland's first World Cup

Apr 30, 2025

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Build up to Ireland first World Cup

To loosely paraphrase Lennon and McCarthy “It was 35 years ago today that Big Jack taught the team to play”. OK, he actually took over from Eoin Hand in 1986 and of…

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