In pictures: Legendary former Ireland kitman Charlie O’Leary celebrates his 100th birthday
Paul McGrath and Charlie O'Leary celebrate his 100th birthday
1 February 2024; FAI president Paul Cooke presents a birthday cake to former kit man, referee and legislator, Charlie O'Leary on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
1 February 2024; Former Republic of Ireland kit man, referee and legislator, Charlie O'Leary on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
1 February 2024; Former Republic of Ireland kit man, referee and legislator, Charlie O'Leary on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
1 February 2024; Former Republic of Ireland kit man, referee and legislator, Charlie O'Leary on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
1 February 2024; FAI president Paul Cooke presents a specially commissioned Republic of Ireland jersey to former kit man, referee and legislator, Charlie O'Leary on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
1 February 2024; FAI president Paul Cooke presents a specially commissioned Republic of Ireland jersey to former kit man, referee and legislator, Charlie O'Leary on the occasion of his 100th birthday. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
Charlie O'Leary with the Pope
Ireland's Charlie O'Leary, left and Ray Houghton celebrate after defeating England at the 1988 European Championships in the Neckarstadion, Stuttgart. Photo: Ray McManus/Sportsfile
30 November 2018; Former Republic of Ireland international John Aldridge and kitman Charlie O'Leary in attendance at a EURO88 Republic of Ireland squad reception at the Mansion House in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
30 May 2000; Republic of Ireland equipment officer Charlie O'Leary, centre, is embraced by former Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton, left, after he was presented with a momento for his services to Irish soccer, as Pat Quigley, President of the Football Association of Ireland, watches on during the International Friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Scotland at Lansdowne Road in Dublin. Photo by David Maher/Sportsfile
21 July 2020; Former Republic of Ireland squad kit manager Charlie O'Leary watches the broadcast of Jack Charlton’s funeral service, in West Road Crematorium, at his home in Dublin. The former Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton lead the Republic of Ireland team to their first major finals at UEFA Euro 1988, and subsequently the FIFA World Cup 1990, in Italy, and the FIFA World Cup 1994, in USA. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
18 November 1998; Ireland captain Roy Keane leaves the field with Charlie O'Leary, Equipment Officer, following the UEFA Euro 2000 Group 8 Qualifier between Yugoslavia and Republic of Ireland at the Red Star Stadium, in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. Photo by David Maher/Sportsfile
1 July 1990; Members of the Republic of Ireland squad, from left, David Kelly, Mick Byrne, Charlie O'Leary, Mick McCarthy and Ray Houghton sing to their supporters during a homecoming reception on College Green in Dublin after their participation in the 1990 FIFA World Cup Finals in Italy. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
9 October 1999; From Left, Republic of Ireland's Charlie O'Leary (equipment officer), Mick Byrne (physio) and Mick McCarthy (manager) stand for the National Anthem before the game against Macedonia. Stadium, Skopje, Macedonia. Picture credit; David Maher/SPORTSFILE
7 June 1999; Jason McAteer, right, takes on equipment manager Charlie O'Leary during a Republic of Ireland training session at Lansdowne Road in Dublin. Photo by David Maher/Sportsfile
15 November 1989; Republic of Ireland manager Jack Charlton celebrates with, from left, kit man Charlie O'Leary, Noel King, physio Mick Byrne and Dr. Bob O'Driscoll qualification for the World Cup after the FIFA World Cup Qualifying match between Matla and Republic of Ireland at the Ta'Qali Stadium in Valetta, Malta. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
20 May 2022; Republic of Ireland international Gavin Bazunu and former Republic of Ireland kit manager Charlie O'Leary before the FAI Centenary Late Late Show Special at RTE Studios in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Legendary kitman and Irish football administrator Charlie O’Leary celebrated his 100th birthday in style today.
The Dubliner had a visit from another Irish soccer legend – Paul McGrath – as well as the president of the FAI, Paul Cooke.
