The oldest surviving Shamrock Rovers Player, Mr. Lar O’Byrne from Bath Avenue was the Guest of Honour at the game versus Cork City on Good Friday 10th April 2009.

Mr. O’Byrne, who signed for the Hoops in 1946, and his family were invited along to a pre-match reception and received a beautiful Dublin Crystal presentation at half-time. The event was organised by the Shamrock Rovers Heritage Trust and the Pride of Ringsend Supporters Club.

Special thanks from Gerard O’Byrne and all the O’Byrne family on Behalf of his dad, and special thanks to Ed Saul and Glenn Dunne from the Pride of Ringsend Supporters Club. Once again, Congratulations Lar, you were a true Shamrock Rovers spirited player and your achievements will be remembered through the Ringsenders.

The picture above shows Lar with other members of the O’Byrne family on the night.