The centre back made his Ireland debut against Spain in 1966 and went on to win 19 caps for the Boys in Green
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Read More:Funding Q&A: Dalymount and Showgrounds bonanzas, reserve lists, Finn Harps, Glanmire and MOUs That was one of seven goals Dempsey, who was brought up in Kilburn, scored in 207 appearances for Chelsea after joining during 1968-69 in a £70,000 move from Fulham.
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