This talk will discuss the fascinating life of Patrick O’Connell, a Dubliner who enjoyed a successful career as a professional footballer in Belfast and England during the early twentieth century before moving to Spain and managing clubs such as Racing Santander, FC Barcelona and Real Betis.

A senior international with Ireland during the First World War era, O’Connell was the first Irishman to captain Manchester United and as a manager led Real Betis to the Spanish club’s only La Liga championship.

Presented by Dr James Curry, Dublin City Council Historian in Residence for the North West area.

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