Stephen Bradley revealed that he was in tears as his son Josh led the title celebrations on Sunday night.
The Shamrock Rovers manager watched on as Josh (8) helped carry the trophy onto the pitch at the end of the 1-0 win over Derry City - and then joined in the celebrations.
“It's so emotional looking at him going out with the players,” said Bradley, who in June opened up about his son’s leukaemia diagnosis.
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“They have given him this night. Making his day has made my day, made our year, considering the year we have had.
“I couldn't be prouder of the group and I am emotional. When he is going out with Ronan and Pico, it's very emotional. I was crying there, I couldn't hold it back.”
Bradley added: “It was a special night, three in a row, with everything that's gone on personally.
“I spoke to the players and asked them could they give us this night for Josh. There have been some difficult nights, so could they give us this one.
“It’s something that he has been looking forward to and it takes his mind off the treatment.
“It's a special occasion, a special group of players, it's not easy, mentally it's tough and it's a special night for the club.”
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