Robert Dunlop (rugby union) explained

Robert Dunlop
Birth Place:Belfast, Ireland
Death Place:Larne, Northern Ireland
Occupation:Police officer
University:Trinity College Dublin
Position:Three-quarter
Repyears1:1889–94
Repcaps1:11
Reppoints1:1

Robert Dunlop was an Irish international rugby union player.

A Belfast native, Dunlop was a varsity rugby player for Dublin University FC during his studies at Trinity College Dublin and gained 11 Ireland caps as a three-quarter, which included a match in their 1894 triple crown.[1]

Dunlop entered the Royal Irish Constabulary as a cadet in 1893 and later joined the Royal Ulster Constabulary upon its formation. After the murder of Gerald Smyth in 1920, Dunlop was chosen to succeed him as Divisioner Commissioner for Cork and Kerry. He was based in County Antrim at the time of his retirement in 1929.[2]

In 1935, Dunlop died of a seizure at his home in Larne. His death occurred two days after his wife's funeral.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Mr. Robert Dunlop . Belfast News-Letter . 2 December 1935.
  2. News: Obituary . . 2 December 1935.
  3. News: Death of Mr Robt. Dunlop. . . 7 December 1935.