Tributes pour in after Colin Farrell’s sports star father passes away

He was a former Shamrock Rovers player.

His father, Eamon, played with Shamrock Rovers in the 1960s.

Eamon passed away on Wednesday, April 9.

His death notice shares that he died ‘peacefully, after a long illness bravely borne'.

Eamon is survived by his wife Eileen, children Eamon, Catherine, Claudine and Colin, friends and extended family.

His funeral mass will take place in Ballymun on Saturday.

While his son may be winning awards in Hollywood, Eamon was a star on the pitch for Shamrock Rovers.

The club led tributes to the Dublin man, writing: "Eamon joined Rovers in 1960 at 18 years of age from the famous schoolboy nursery club Home Farm.

"A half back who was a minor and schoolboy Ireland international, Eamonn played alongside his older brother Tommy during his time at Milltown.

"Both were on the team that beat Shelbourne in the FAI Cup final in 1962 played in front of an attendance of 32,000."

His funeral mass is set to take place this Saturday morning in Ballymun, after which he will be laid to rest.