Byrne was called up to international duty under Eoin Hand's reign as Irish manager.
Would such disrespect ever be shown for an Irish general manager in the same position, an Italian, or a Jew?
He is the only Irish manager ever to win the English top division.
Tom Cashman (born 28 August 1957) is a former Irish hurling manager and former player.
Now, as Irish manager, he never has to discuss a contract, never has to sign a player.
Jack Charlton took over as the Irish manager in 1986 and he kept Stapleton as captain despite a sometimes uneasy relationship between the two men.
George's father Bob, became The Irish Rover's first manager.
The Irish managers all quit, and Garvin fired him.
Mattie Murphy is an Irish hurling manager and former player.
Ger Rogan (born 1963) is an Irish hurling manager and former dual player.