On Air Now

Kildare Today - Repeat

10:00pm - Midnight

  • 045 901490
  • 0833 979797

Now Playing

Coldplay, The Chainsmokers

Something Just Like This

Former Ireland Footballer Charlie Hurley Has Died Aged 87

Image via Getty Images

The Cork man, who is a legend at Sunderland FC, was capped 40 times for his country

Former Ireland footballer Charlie Hurley has passed away at the age of 87.

The Cork man, who is a legend at Sunderland FC, was capped 40 times for his country.

Charlie's football career started when he was spotted by a scout from Milwall as a teenager when working as a tool maker.

The FAI and a number of clubs he played for have paid their respects today.

More from Sports News

Stay tuned to Kfm!

Get the Kfm Apps for you phone, tablet or smart speaker...

Kfm Kildare Weather

  • Thu

    Sunny intervals

    8°C

  • Fri

    Sunny intervals

    8°C

  • Sat

    Low-level cloud

    10°C

  • Sun

    Sunny intervals

    9°C

  • Mon

    Medium-level cloud

    10°C