Brendan Carroll was an Irish

Republic of Ireland

Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...

 professional football player in the League of Ireland

League of Ireland

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He played for Bray Wanderers from 1944 before moving to Bohemians briefly on his way to a successful career at Shelbourne F.C.

Shelbourne F.C.

Shelbourne Football Club is an Irish professional football club based in the Drumcondra area of Dublin, currently playing in the League of Ireland Premier Division....

 whom he joined in 1947.

He was top scorer for Shelbourne in seasons 1947/48 and 1948/49 and was also twice picked for his national team.

He made his debut for the Republic of Ireland national football team

Republic of Ireland national football team

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 on 24 April 1949 in a 2–0 defeat to Belgium at Dalymount Park

Dalymount Park

Dalymount Park is an Irish football stadium situated on Dublin's Northside. It is the home of Bohemian F.C., who have played there since the early 20th century. Affectionately known as 'Dalyer' by fans, it was also historically the "home of Irish football" holding Irish internationals and FAI Cup...

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Brendan Carroll died on the 14th of June 2007.