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Kim O'Leary

Olly Murs visits popular pub in Baldoyle to celebrate winning football team

Olly Murs popped into a well known pub in Baldoyle earlier today to celebrate Baldoyle United's win in the Byrne Cup final.

The X Factor star and Dance With Me Tonight hitmaker had in recent weeks thrown his support behind Baldoyle United over 35s team to win this year's cup. Olly was in the capital on Saturday and visited The Racecource Inn in Baldoyle after the team's victory.

Baldoyle United stormed to victory with a 3-1 win against Ashbourne Utd this afternoon, claiming the Byrne Cup. It's the latest win for the team following an impressive season.

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Taking to social media, The Racecourse Inn welcomed Olly Murs and congratulated the boys in white and green on their win.

They said: "Welcome ! Olly Murs But more importantly BIG CONGRATULATIONS to the lads of Baldoyle United Football Club] on winner the cup !! Great bunch of lads & well deserved Baldoyle United Football Club] @theracecourse Olly Murs]"

Olly's long-time tour manager Mark Murphy is a native of Baldoyle, and Olly also supports the team. In recent weeks Olly had also taken to social media with footballers Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville to wish Baldoyle United's overs 35s side good luck as they took part in the Jim Byrne Cup.

In a video posted on social media last month, Olly Murs was joined by Gary Neville as they sent their support to Baldoyle United in the semifinal.

In the video Gary Neville said: "Come on Baldoyle make sure you go to the very last minute, don't give in and you could get there. I'm absolutely routing for you."

Olly responded: "Love it. The over 35s. Come on."

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