During this time he made one final appearance in the Irish national side.
They always identified most with their Irish side, and virtually "passed" in Northern white society.
The first year of the decade saw his finest hour in the Irish side.
That 5-1 victory is the biggest away win ever by an Irish side.
The betting, on the Irish side at least, is quite nationalistic.
In 1998, he began to become a more regular fixture in the Irish side.
The list of deceased participants on the Irish side alone indicates that exceptionally high numbers were involved.
He made 3 appearances for the Irish side in the tournament.
Their 1984 title was the first ever by an Irish side, and they returned again for a second in 1990.
He said the Irish side would be looking for progress on this issue.