Paddy Joyce was an Irish

Republic of Ireland

Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...

 soccer player during the 1970s and 1980s.

He appeared for Bohemians

Bohemian F.C.

Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...

, Dundalk

Dundalk F.C.

Dundalk Football Club is a professional Irish football club based in Dundalk, County Louth. The club currently play in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland. Founded in 1903, they are the second most successful team, in terms of trophies won, in the history of the League of Ireland. The...

 and Shamrock Rovers amongst others during his career in the League of Ireland

League of Ireland

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. Joyce was Bohemian's top league goalscorer in 1979/80 with 10 goals from 23 games (2 as substitute).

He made 5 appearances in European competition for Bohemians, scoring 1 goal. He made his Dalymount debut against Spurs in a friendly on the 12th of August 1978 and his league debut on the 10th of September along with Terry Eviston

Terry Eviston

Terry Eviston was a footballer who played for Home Farm, Bohemians, Athlone Town A.F.C., Dundalk F.C. and two spells with Shamrock Rovers.-Playing career:...

 and Gino Lawless

Gino Lawless

Gino Lawless was an Irish soccer player during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.He represented Bohemians and Dundalk with great success during his career. Gino made his debut for Bohs on the 10th of September 1978 after signing from Cambridge Boys...

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